Music Theory Quiz

What is the term for one syllable, set to one note?

• Neumatic

• Psalmodic

• Syllabic

• Melastic

MIXOLYDIAN ( PATTERN)

• WWHWWHW

• WHWWWHW

• HWWWHWW

• HWWHWWW

What does 'neumatic' MEANS?

• One note per syllable

• one syllable set to few notes

• Many notes per syllable

• No notes

What is the characteristic of 'melastic' text setting?

• One note

• Few notes

• No notes

• Many notes

What is the Requiem Mass also called?

• Missa pro sanctis

• Missa pro animis

• Missa pro vivis

• Missa pro defunctis

What does 'psalmodic' mean in the context of chant?

• Few notes per syllable

• One note per syllable

• Many notes per syllable

• numerous syllables set to only one repeated note

What is the purpose of the Requiem Mass?

• Celebration of life

• Eucharist service for the dead

• Wedding ceremony

• Baptism service

What is text setting?

• relationship between melody and chant

• For the dead

• For the syllable and chant in notes

• No notes

What does 'hypomixolydian' refer to?

• WWHWWHW

• WHWWWHW

• HWWWHWW

• WWHWWWH

What is the belief regarding the presence of the deceased during the Requiem Mass?

• They help the living

• They cause disturbances

• They are only remembered

• They are not present