Ground Bass, Blues, and Music Elements Quiz

Which period is associated with the development of Ground Bass music?

• Baroque period (1600-1750)

• Classical period (1750-1820)

• Romantic period (1820-1900)

• Modern period (1900-present)

What is a Ground Bass?

• A constantly repeating bass line

• A type of fast melody

• A group of clashing notes

• A type of drum rhythm

Who composed a famous Canon that uses Ground Bass?

• Pachelbel

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Bach

Which instrument was the main keyboard instrument during the Baroque period before the piano was invented?

• Harpsichord

• Synthesizer

• Electric piano

• Accordion

What is the main feature of horror music that creates tension and surprise?

• Extremes of pitch and dynamics

• Walking bass

• AAB lyric pattern

• 12 bar blues structure

What are ostinato patterns?

• Short, repetitive rhythms or melodies

• Very loud dynamics

• Improvised solos

• Slow tempos

What is the chord structure called in Blues music that uses the primary chords I, IV, and V?

• 12 bar blues

• Ground bass

• Canon

• Cluster chords

What is improvisation in Blues music?

• Making up melodies on the spot

• Reading from sheet music

• Playing only fast notes

• Repeating the same phrase

What does the dynamic marking "ff" stand for?

• Fortissimo, very loud

• Pianissimo, very quiet

• Mezzo piano, moderately quiet

• Forte, loud

Which tempo marking means "very fast"?

• Presto

• Adagio

• Largo

• Moderato