TOPIC 6 - THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC (Part 1)

What does melody refer to in music?

• The rhythm of the music
• The harmony of the music
• The tempo of the music
• The line of music that moves in succession and goes up and down

What determines the character of the melody?

• The pitch line, its curve, shape, profile, ascensions, and descents
• The rhythm and tempo
• The harmony and chords
• The lyrics of the song

What is a tonal center or key tone in a melody?

• The fastest note in the composition
• The main note that the melody is related to
• The slowest note in the composition
• The harmony note in the composition

What are melodic patterns?

• The lyrics of a song
• The rhythm and tempo of a song
• Combinations of repeated, similar, and contrasting figures, motives, and phrases
• The chords and harmonies of a song

What enhances musical knowledge according to the text?

• Recognition of the melodic progression
• Learning to play an instrument
• Understanding the lyrics
• Composing new songs

What does tempo refer to in music?

• The harmony of the music
• The pace or rate of speed of the song
• The melody of the song
• The lyrics of the song

What does "Largo" mean in tempo markings?

• Very slow
• Moderate
• Fast
• Very fast

What does "Allegro" mean in tempo markings?

• Slow
• Moderately slow
• Moderate
• Fast

Which time signature is used for waltzes like "The Beautiful Blue Danube"?

• 3/4
• 2/4
• 4/4
• 6/8

Which time signature is used for songs like "O Sole Mio"?

• 3/4
• 2/4
• 4/4
• 6/8