1. What is the difference between composition and improvisation? Choose the correct.
A. Composition is the art of making music spontaneously, while improvisations are carefully planned.
B. Improvisation is the art of making music spontaneously, while compositions are carefully planned pieces of music.
C. Improvisation is the art of performing with others, while composition is the art of performing alone.
D. The music in an improvisation never changes, but the music in a composition is different every time.
2. What note value do these rhythm syllables represent? ta ki da
A. Eighth notes
B. Sixteen notes
C. Triplets
D. Half notes
3. Which of the following dynamic progressions is the most logical, from softest to loudest?
A. pianissimo, piano, mezzo forte, fortissimo.
B. piano, mezzo piano, pianissimo, forte.
C. fortissimo, mezzo piano, mezzo forte, piano.
D. mezzo forte, piano, pianissimo, forte.
4. The time signature 9/8 could be grouped as
A. 3+3+2
B. 2+2+3
C. 2+2+2+3
D. 3+3+2+2
5. When the rhythmic emphasis falls between the beats, it's called.
A. Ritardando
B. Dynamics
C. Irregular
D. Syncopation
6. When you sing alone in the shower you are creating music with ___ texture.
A. Monophonic
B. Homophonic
C. Polyphonic
D. Multiphonic
7. A sing melodic line with simple chordal accompaniment is an example of ___ texture.
A. Monophonic
B. Homophonic
C. Polyphonic
D. Multiphonic
9 answers
1.c
2.a
3.b
4.c
5.d
6.b
7.a
8.c
9.a
10.d
11.b
12.c
13.d
14.c
15.c
16.a
17.b
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