Basic Elements of Music Quiz

What is the definition of pitch in music?

• How fast the music is

• How loud the music is

• The highness or lowness of a sound

• The type of instrument

Which element of music describes the speed of the beat?

• Dynamics

• Timbre

• Tempo

• Harmony

What is rhythm?

• The pattern of beats or notes in time

• The volume of the music

• The mood of the piece

• The type of scale used

Which term means how loud or soft the music is played?

• Pitch

• Tempo

• Dynamics

• Texture

Which of these is a dynamic marking for “soft”?

• f

• mf

• p

• ff

What does “forte” mean in music?

• Very slow

• Very soft

• Fast

• Loud

What is timbre in music?

• The speed of the song

• The key the music is in

• The unique quality or tone of a sound

• The number of instruments

Which element refers to how many layers of sound are heard at once?

• Tempo

• Texture

• Dynamics

• Form

Which word best describes the structure or plan of a piece of music?

• Form

• Dynamics

• Pitch

• Melody

A melody is best described as:

• A repeated beat

• A group of loud sounds

• A series of musical notes that are pleasing to hear

• A fast rhythm