Elements of Music Quiz

What is the purposeful arrangement of sounds called?

• Dynamics

• Form

• Music

• Timbre

Which element of music refers to the speed of music, whether it is fast or slow?

• Tempo

• Pitch

• Harmony

• Timbre

What term is used to describe the volume of music, whether it is loud or quiet?

• Dynamics

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Form

Which element of music is defined as the unique sound an instrument or voice produces?

• Timbre

• Pitch

• Sound

• Harmony

What is the term for the overall organization and structure of a piece of music?

• Form

• Melody

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

Which element of music involves patterns of long and short sounds and silence?

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Harmony

• Pitch

What is the term for two or more notes that sound at the same time?

• Harmony

• Melody

• Dynamics

• Timbre

Which element of music refers to a sequence of music notes and rests that are performed one at a time?

• Melody

• Form

• Rhythm

• Dynamics

How high or low a note sounds is referred to as what?

• Pitch

• Tempo

• Timbre

• Dynamics

What is the term for writing music?

• Perform

• Compose

• Notation

• Measure