Elements of Music

Question 1

Several notes strung together in a line; the main part of a song

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Melody

Question 2

Notes step easily from one to another; smooth writing of the melody

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Conjunct

Question 3

Gradually decreasing in volume

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Decrescendo

Question 4

Different instruments sound different because they produce sound differently

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Timbre

Question 5

Which is the structure or organization of a piece of music (ie. ABA, AABA, ABACA, etc.)

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Form

Question 6

Loud; strong

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Forte

Question 7

The speed of the music

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Tempo

Question 8

Gradually increasing in volume

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Crescendo

Question 9

Soft; quiet

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Piano

Question 10

Which word is used to describe anything relating to the volume of music?

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Dynamics

Question 11

Multiple sounds occurring at the same time, usually creating a pleasant effect

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Harmony

Question 12

Which word describes a variation in the sound based upon the number of musical lines occurring?

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Texture

Question 13

Disjointed; jumpy

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Disjunct

Question 14

Extra weight or emphasis given to a note

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Accent

Question 15

Which is the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Pitch

Question 16

Anything relating to time in music

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Rhythm

Questions 16