Exploring Pitch in Music

What is pitch in music?

• The speed of the music

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The volume of the music

• The rhythm of the music

Which of the following instruments is known for having a high pitch?

• Tuba

• Flute

• Bass guitar

• Cello

What is the term used to describe the difference in pitch between two notes?

• Interval

• Scale

• Chord

• Tempo

Which of the following notes is the highest in pitch?

• C

• E

• G

• B

What is the pitch of the note that is one octave higher than middle C?

• C3

• C4

• C5

• C6

Which of the following terms refers to a gradual increase in pitch?

• Crescendo

• Glissando

• Staccato

• Legato

What is the term for a rapid alternation between two pitches?

• Trill

• Tremolo

• Vibrato

• Arpeggio

Which of the following instruments typically has the lowest pitch?

• Violin

• Double bass

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

What is the term for the highest male singing voice?

• Baritone

• Tenor

• Bass

• Alto

Which of the following is a method to change the pitch of a string instrument?

• Changing the bow

• Tightening or loosening the strings

• Changing the reed

• Adjusting the mouthpiece