Unit 1: Exploring Music Quiz

When we change the volume in music, we are changing the _____________.

What are the four instrument families of the orchestra?

The tempo marking ___________, would be used to play the music faster.

How many beats are in a measure with a time signature of 4/4?

Which of these composers is from the Classical Period?

A half rest does NOT get any beats.

When we change the speed of the music, we are changing the ____________.

How many beats does a WHOLE note get?

The percussion family is made up of 3 main materials that are...

____________ percussion instruments, like the piano, can create different pitches.

Strings are played in band...

What are the different ways percussion instruments can be played?

Composer John Williams wrote the musical score to Star Wars & Harry Potter movies.

______________ percussion instruments, like the bass drum, are used to keep a steady beat or rhythm.

The tempo marking __________, would be used to play a piece of music slower.