Music Elements Part 1 Rhythm Robin Giebes

What are the first six elements of music that are essential before moving forward in music theory?

• Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, Timbre, Form

• Rhythm, Melody, Harmony, Texture, Timbre, Expression

• Pitch, Dynamics, Tempo, Form, Timbre, Texture

• Beat, Meter, Tempo, Melodic Rhythm, Harmony, Texture

What is the term used to describe the way beats are organized into groups?

• Pitch

• Harmony

• Meter

• Timbre

What is the common marking for a slow tempo in Italian?

• Dante

• Allegro

• Presto

• Adagio

What is the term used to describe the speed of the beat?

• Pitch

• Harmony

• Meter

• Tempo

What is the most common dance beat in terms of beats per minute (Bpm)?

• 100 Bpm

• 160 Bpm

• 120 Bpm

• 60 Bpm

What is the purpose of a metronome in music practice?

• To control the melody of the music

• To guide practice with a steady beat

• To create a specific timbre

• To guide performance in concerts

Which song is famous for its tempo changes throughout the piece?

• Symphony #94 by Hayden

• Right Round by Flo Rida

• Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven

• Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

What are the specific rhythms heard in a certain section of the music called?

• Melodic Rhythm

• Timbre

• Harmony

• Pitch