Question: Timbre is synonymous with __________
Choices:
sound
vibrations
tone color
dynamic accent
Question: Dynamics in music refers to
Choices:
the quality that distinguishes musical sounds.
the relative highness or lowness we hear in a sound.
an exemplary performance.
degrees of loudness and softness.
Question: The _____ of a sound is decided by the frequency of its vibrations.
Choices:
dynamics
pitch
timbre
amplitude
Question: The distance in pitch between any two tones is called
Choices:
duration.
dynamic accent.
timbre.
an interval.
Question: Which of the following is not a brass instrument?
Choices:
cornet
French horn
euphonium
English horn
Question: A gradual increase in loudness is known as a
Choices:
decrescendo.
crescendo.
fortissimo.
diminuendo.
Question: The relative highness or lowness of a sound is called
Choices:
timbre.
pitch.
dynamics.
octave.
Question: The four main properties of musical sounds are pitch, dynamics, tone color, and
Choices:
duration.
rhythm.
melody.
medium.
Question: In general, the smaller the vibrating element, the __________ its pitch.
Choices:
higher
softer
lower
louder
Question: A thin piece of cane, used singly or in pairs by woodwind players, is called a
Choices:
reed.
mute.
double stop.
mouthpiece.
Question: Symphonic bands differ from symphonic orchestras in that they
Choices:
are smaller.
have a drum major instead of a conductor.
play only marches.
do not contain a string section.