Piano I Written Exam #2 Review

Question 1

Is this a tie or a slur?

Accepted Answer

Tie

Question 2

Name this symbol and describe what it does

Accepted Answer

Flat; lowers pitch half step

Question 3

Which Major scale uses no sharps or flats? (Hint: uses only white keys)

Accepted Answer

C Major

Question 4

Is this a tie or a slur?

Accepted Answer

Slur

Question 5

Name this symbol and describe what it does

Accepted Answer

Sharp; raises pitch half step

Question 6

Music can now be easily created, shared, and played by anyone with a(n)

Accepted Answer

Internet connection

Question 7

Name this device: allows free access to transmissions via FM/AM airwaves

Accepted Answer

Radio

Question 8

What is the pop symbol for minor chords?

Accepted Answer

Root + m

Question 9

Music used on TV, in movies, and in video games is called

Accepted Answer

Mixing of media

Question 10

Name this device: limited database of vinyl records for public places

Accepted Answer

Jukebox

Question 11

Is this a slur or a tie?

Accepted Answer

Slur

Question 12

What is the Roman Numeral for an A Minor chord in C Major?

Accepted Answer

vi

Question 13

The biggest development in music technology during the Modern Era was the

Accepted Answer

Ability to record and play back sound

Question 14

What does a tie mean to do?

Accepted Answer

Combine the value of two notes

Question 15

Name this symbol and describe what it does

Accepted Answer

Natural; cancels out flat or sharp

Question 16

Name this device: uses a hand cranked needle to play sound from wax discs or cylinders

Accepted Answer

Phonographs and graphophones

Question 17

What does a slur mean to do?

Accepted Answer

Play legato, Play smooth and connected

Question 18

Is this a tie or a slur?

Accepted Answer

Tie

Question 19

What is the pop symbol for a C Major Chord?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 20

Name this device: Music stored on magnetic tape inside plastic case

Accepted Answer

8-Track and Cassette tapes

Question 21

The newest form of music access is

Accepted Answer

Streaming from online databases of digital files

Question 22

Describe a record player

Accepted Answer

Needle and electric turntable plays sound waves from vinyl

Questions 22