What does the term 'duration' refer to in music?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The timbre of a sound
How long or short a sound is
The volume of a sound
The pitch of a sound
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'tempo' in music?
The volume of the music
The harmony of the music
The speed of the music
The pitch of the music
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a 4/4 time signature indicate?
Four quaver beats per bar
Four semibreve beats per bar
Four crotchet beats per bar
Four minim beats per bar
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a back beat, which beats are emphasized?
Beats 2 and 4
Beats 1 and 3
Beats 1 and 4
Beats 3 and 4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'allegro' mean in terms of tempo?
Very fast
Fast and lively
At a walking pace
Slowly
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of 'andante'?
Slowly
At a walking pace
Fast and lively
Very fast
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'isometric' mean in music?
Music with no time signature
Music with multiple time signatures simultaneously
Music with one time signature throughout
Music with changing time signatures
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