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The Elements of Music
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A quiz to recap understanding on the elements of Music
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Why is silence effective in music?
It means that the musicians can go and make a cup of tea
Silence creates tension and contrast
Silence indicates that the music is happy
The composer has run out of ideas
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'Accel' means:
to slow down
to speed up
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All of these instruments have their own unique __________.
Texture
Timbre
Structure
Dynamics
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The Elements of Music are important because...
Music sounds good when the elements are used correctly
They are the 'building blocks' of music
Without the elements, we wouldn't have music!!
All music is made using the elements
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Which Italian term means 'gradually get louder'?
Solo
Largo
Crescendo
Decrescendo
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What is tempo?
Long and short notes
The speed of the music
When the music gets louder
The opposite of sound
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'Presto' means:
Slow
Fast
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ABA, AAB, ABACA are all examples of different ___________.
Forms
Structures
Dynamics
Biscuits
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'Forte' is the Italian musical term for _________.
Loud
Soft
High
Low
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'Piano' is the musical term for:
Loud
Quiet
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'Pitch' describes:
The speed of the music
Fast or slow
High and low notes
Loud and soft notes
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'Polyphonic' texture is when:
One instrument plays a solo
There is a thick texture
Lots of instruments play different parts
Everyone plays the same part
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Rhythm can be described as:
Presto (fast)
Forte or piano
Crotchets and quavers
Long and short notes
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Texture in Music is...
Loud contrasts in music
How many different parts can you hear?
The rough/smoothness of material
Either thick or thin
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When you describe music as being 'loud' or 'soft', you are referring to:
Timbre
Dynamics
Structure
Tempo
