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Page 1: Oklahoma Grade Core Curriculum Tests MUSIC€¦ · Core Curriculum Tests MUSIC Student Name: 8Grade. GRADE 8 MUSIC 2008117 C ... A bongo B marimba C mariachi * D kabuki 2008123 F

Sandy Garrett

State Superintendent of Public InstructionOklahoma State Department of EducationOklahoma City, Oklahoma

OklahomaCore Curriculum Tests

MUSIC

Student Name:

8Grade

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GRADE 8 MUSIC

2008117 C

● How high or low a note sounds is determined by its

A value.

B duration.

C rhythm.

D pitch. *

2008118 C

● Which of these terms is used todescribe tempo?

A staccato

B legato

C portamento

D allegro *

2008119 C

● Which of the following best defines rhythm?

A pattern of movement *

B musical shape

C melodic line

D musical notation

2008120 C Art Code 2008120.AR1, 2008120.AR2, 2008120.AR3, 2008120.AR4

● Which of these is an eighth note?

A

B

C*

D

4

3

2

12008121 C

● Tchaikovsky composed the music to Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. These are both examples of what musical genre?

A ballet *

B fugue

C musical

D opera

2008122 C

● Which of these identifies a traditional Mexican music ensemble playing trumpets, violins, and guitars?

A bongo

B marimba

C mariachi *

D kabuki

2008123 F

● Which of these terms calls for music to be playedin the fastest tempo?

A adagio

B lento

C presto

D vivace *

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2008124 C Art Code 2008124.AR1

John was writing out the music for “Mary Had a Little Lamb.” However, he made a mistake and wrote a wrong note in one of the measures below.

Ma-ry had a lit - tle lamb lit - tle lamb lit - tle lamb

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● Which measure contains the wrong note?

A 1

B 2 *

C 3

D 4

2008125 C

● The gong and sitar are most associated with music from which culture?

A Native American

B European

C Asian *

D Hispanic

2008126 C

● Which of these is often used in Spanishfolk and dance music?

A harmonica

B fiddle

C banjo

D guitar *

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9

8

2008127 C

● When is it appropriate to applaud at a concert given by a symphony orchestra?

A when the conductor raises his or her hands

B during a part of a composition you like best

C at the end of a movement of the composition

D at the end of a composition *

2008128 C

● The pitch of a note is raised one half step by using

A a flat.

B a sharp. *

C a fermata.

D an accent.

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2008129 C Art Code 2008129.AR1

● Look at the example above. Which group of in-struments uses this kind of musical notation?

A brass

B percussion *

C strings

D woodwinds

2008130 C Art Code 2008130.AR1, 2008130.AR2, 2008130.AR3, 2008130.AR4

● Which of these indicates an increase in volume?

A *

B

C

D

2008131 C

● Gospel music is usually performed by which type of ensemble?

A chamber

B choral *

C big band

D orchestral

2008132 C

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andante

allegro

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● Which form has only verse and refrain?

A AABC

B ABC

C AB *

D ABACA

2008133 C

● “Swing’’ is a type of which music?

A classical

B polka

C march

D jazz *

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2008134 C Art Code 2008134.AR1, 2008134.AR2, 2008134.AR3, 2008134.AR4

● Which of these has the longest duration?

A

B

C *

D

2008135 F Art Code 2008135.AR1

Look at the music staff below. Then answer the question.

● The dynamic marking in this piece of musicappears in the

A half measure above the bass staff. *

B instructions above the treble staff.

C key signature above the second measure.

D time signature of both staffs.

2008136 F

● The time or meter signature in this song is alsoknown as

A common time. *

B cut time.

C polka time.

D waltz time.

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182008137 C

● Which two elements are notimportant in music?

A dynamics and harmony

B pitch and rhythm

C melody and form

D plane and perspective *

2008138 C Art Code 2008138.AR1, 2008138.AR2, 2008138.AR3, 2008138.AR4

● Which of these phrases should be played staccato?

A

B

*

C

D

2008139 C

● Which of these terms calls for a gradual increase in volume?

A crescendo *

B decrescendo

C fortissimo

D obbligato

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2008140 C

● A composer of a musical play would most likely suggest the entrance of a king or queen by featuring

A flutes.

B clarinets.

C violins.

D trumpets. *

2008141 C

● In music, a change from forte to piano is a change in

A style.

B tempo.

C rhythm.

D dynamics. *

2008167 F

● A jazz soloist’s treatment of a melody line is anexample of

A arranging.

B composing.

C improvisation. *

D phrasing.

2008168 F

● In a marching band, maintaining the rhythm is usually the responsibility of instruments in which family?

A brass

B percussion *

C strings

D woodwinds

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Look at the music staff below. Then answer the question.

● The second and third notes in each measure show

A dynamic structure.

B harmonic intervals. *

C rhythmic patterns.

D suggested timbre.

2008173 F

● Singers harmonize in order to affect a song’s

A dynamics.

B tempo.

C texture. *

D timbre.

2008174 F

● At the beginning of a song only one instrument isplaying. As more and more instruments join in,what changes about the music?

A its pitch

B its texture *

C its rhythm

D its tempo

2008175 F Art Coode 2008175.AR1

If this passage were in time, harmonic intervals

would be shown on which beats?

A 1 and 2

B 2 and 3

C 2 and 4

D 3 and 4 *

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2008179 F

● Which of these instruments is most likely to playmelodies written in the treble clef?

A sousaphone

B trombone

C trumpet *

D contrabassoon

2008180 F

● Variations in pitch are produced by changes in

A duration.

B volume.

C tonality.

D frequency. *

2008181 F Art Code 2008181.AR1

Look at the music staff below. Then answer the question.

● In this example of music, what does the mark below the first note of each measure tell the musician?

A Accent the note. *

B Play the note softly.

C Hold the note longer.

D Play the note faster.

2008185 F

● Which of these instruments is most likely to playnotes written in the bass clef?

A contrabassoon *

B cornet

C snare drum

D violin

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● Adding harmony to the melody line affects all of these except

A sound.

B dynamics.

C texture.

D form. *

2008187 F Art Code 2008187.AR1

Look at the music staff below. Then answer the question.

● In this example of music, the notes stacked on top of each other show

A harmony. *

B dynamics.

C phrasing.

D form.

2008191 F

● Tone quality is a function of an instrument’s

A duration.

B dynamics.

C texture.

D timbre. *

2008192 F

● Repetition and contrast are two elements of amusical composition’s

A dynamics.

B form. *

C pitch.

D texture.

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2008193 F Art Code 2008193.AR1, 2008193.AR2, 2008193.AR3, 2008193.AR4

● Which of these shows the first two measures ofthe song “Baa Baa Black Sheep”?

A

B

*

C

D

2008197 F

● A piece of music can suggest a change of moodfrom happiness to sadness by changing from

A a major to minor key. *

B lower to higher pitch.

C a slower to faster tempo.

D softer to louder dynamics.

2008198 F

● Which of these is not commonly heard in jazz music?

A percussion instruments

B a large string section *

C syncopated rhythms

D vocalization

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Look at the musical example below. Then answer thequestion.

● Which feature of the phrase in the bass clef shows that it may be played on a timpani?

A the common time signature

B the dynamic marking

C the harmonic texture

D the uniformity of rhythm *

2008203 F Art Code 2008203.AR1, 2008203.AR2, 2008203.AR3, 2008203.AR4

● Which notation would suggest the need to emphasize a particular note in a piece of music?

A *

B

C

D

2008204 F

● Irregular rhythms and syncopation are mostoften found in music from which period?

A Baroque

B Classical

C Romantic

D Contemporary *

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2008205 F Art Code 2008205.AR1, 2008205.AR2, 2008205.AR3, 2008205.AR4

● Which of these measures of music shows a syncopated rhythm?

A

B

C*

D

2008209 F Art Code 2008209.AR1, 2008209.AR2, 2008209.AR3, 2008209.AR4

● All of these refer to pitch except

A *

B

C

D

2008210 F

● Which of these musical instruments is native to the Americas?

A banjo *

B flute

C harp

D violin

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Look at the staff of music below. Then answer thequestion.

● The time or meter signature in this song is

A 22 *

B 24

C 44

D 68

2008215 F

● A full measure always begins and ends with a

A bar line. *

B dynamic marking.

C key signature.

D tempo instruction.

2008216 F

● Mozart and Haydn are composers associated withwhich period of music?

A Baroque

B Classical *

C Impressionism

D Renaissance

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2008217 F Art Code 2008217.AR1

Look at the staff of music below. Then answer thequestion.

● You can tell by the music that the composer most likely intended the melody line to be sung by a

A baritone.

B bass.

C soprano. *

D tenor.

2008221 F

● The audience at a musical concert usually applauds first when

A a musician rises to play a solo.

B the conductor appears on stage. *

C the opening number is complete.

D tuning has been completed.

2008222 F

● The guitar is a traditional instrument in the folkmusic of

A England.

B Germany.

C Italy.

D Spain. *

2008223 F

● Rhythm in music is mostly a function of

A loud and soft beats.

B short and long beats. *

C high and low beats.

D melodic and harmonic beats.

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2008227 F

● Singing and clapping along with the performers isnot encouraged at

A an opera. *

B a rock concert.

C a folk music recital.

D a country music performance.

2008228 F

● Symphony, concerto, and sonata are musicalforms that are closely linked to what culture?

A African American

B Native American

C European *

D Hispanic

2008229 F

● Which of these means “at a walking pace?”

A adagio

B andante

C lento

D presto *

2010521

Look at the names of musical instruments below. Thenanswer the question.

● Which list orders these instruments from lowestto highest pitch?

A 1 2 3 4

B 2 4 1 3

C 3 2 4 1

D 4 1 2 3 *

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1. Cello2. Viola3. Violin4. String Bass

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2010525

● Which instrument belongs to the brass family?

A flute

B saxophone

C marimba

D trumpet *

2010548

● Which of these would a composer do to make amusical passage more exciting?

A slow the tempo

B maintain ostinato

C use fewer instruments

D increase the tempo *

2010565 C Art Code 2010565.AR1, .AR2, .AR3, .AR4

● Which of these is in ABA form?

A

B*

C

D

3002293 Art Code 3002293.AR1 3002293.AR1

Look at the musical passage below. Then answer thequestion.

● What do the notations on the staff tell about thepiece of music?

A form and pitch

B pitch and rhythm *

C dynamics and form

D rhythm and dynamics

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● Which is the best interpretation of the markingandante?

A a walking pace *

B gradually softer

C a full, loud sound

D music played by many instruments

3002305

● When music is played mezzo forte, it is played

A very loud.

B in cut time.

C medium fast.

D medium loud. *

3002308

● Which instrument would be the best choice to accompany a thunderstorm scene in a movie soundtrack?

A harp

B piccolo

C timpani *

D finger cymbals

3002315 Art Code 3002315.AR1, .AR2, .AR3, .AR4

● The notation of a C major scale on half noteswould look like which of these examples?

A*

B

C

D

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3002317

● The markings pp, mf, and ff relate to whichelement of music?

A form

B pitch

C texture

D dynamics *

3002318

● Rondo form is best described as

A A A B B C.

B A B A C A .*

C A B C D E.

D A B C B C.

3002319 Art Code 3002319.AR1

Look at the musical passage below. Then complete thestatement.

● This passage contains all of the following elementsof music except

A pitch.

B rhythm.

C melody.

D harmony.

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● In a piece of music, the contrasting sections orthemes are part of its

A form. *

B pitch.

C texture.

D dynamics.

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● Syncopation, improvisation, and scat singing arecharacteristics of

A recitative.

B folk ballads.

C American jazz. *

D Expressionism.

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● Musical ornamentation is a characteristic ofwhich period?

A Baroque *

B Classical

C Romantic

D Impressionistic

3002326

● A mariachi band would most likely play themusic of the

A Asian culture.

B Hispanic culture. *

C European culture.

D African American culture.

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● Chants and field hollers, sorrow songs, andGospel songs are all styles from which musical heritage?

A Hispanic

B European

C Native American

D African American *

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3002769 Art Code 3002769.AR1

Use the passage of music below to answer the followingquestion.

● What is the form of this folk melody?

A A B *

B A B A

C A B A B

D A B A C

3003207

● In common time, how many counts make up awhole note?

A one

B two

C three

D four *

3003208 Art Code 3003208.AR1, .AR2, .AR3, .AR4

● What is another name for “common time?”

A time

B time *

C time

D time

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● What is another name for “cut time?”

A time *

B time

C time

D time

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● You hear one long tone and one long rest,followed by two more short tones and one long rest.

Which of the following patterns did you hear?

A

B *

C

D

3006776

● Which of these instruments has the lowest pitch?

A a tuba *

B a violin

C a piccolo

D a trumpet

3006778

● Which of these periods of European music is the oldest?

A Impressionistic

B Romantic

C Renaissance *

D Classical

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● Jazz and blues are part of which musical period?

A Classical

B Romantic

C Contemporary *

D Impressionistic

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● Which of these is a traditional instrument in European, Native American, African American,and Asian music?

A drum *

B guitar

C piano

D violin

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● The melody of a song is a pattern of changes in

A pitch. *

B timbre.

C texture.

D dynamics.

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● Increasing the number of bass drummers in amarching band from six to twelve will result in anincrease in

A tempo.

B timbre.

C phrasing.

D dynamics. *

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● A composer who chooses an instrument to play asolo based on how clear the instrument’s tonequality is has made a decision based on

A form.

B timbre. *

C rhythm.

D dynamics.

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● Arias and recitatives are featured in the musicstyle known as

A ballet.

B opera. *

C sonata.

D symphony.

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● Which of the following tempos would be used todescribe a fast train?

A lento

B adagio

C allegro *

D andante

3006849

● Which of the following instrument families makesup the majority of a Chinese orchestra?

A brass

B strings *

C percussion

D woodwinds

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Read the description below. Then complete thestatement.

● This is a description of a song’s

A form. *

B timbre.

C texture.

D dynamics.

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The song begins with a verse and then goes into achorus. After a short instrumental solo, the chorusis repeated.

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3010422 Art Code 3010422.AR1

Look at the passage of music below. Then complete thestatement.

● This passage has all the following characteristics except

A a major key.

B a syncopated rhythm. *

C a stepwise movement.

D two beats to a measure.

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● The word presto tells a singer that a song shouldbe sung very

A fast. *

B loud.

C softly.

D slowly.

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● A piece of music with the dynamic marking p should be played

A softly. *

B loudly.

C very softly.

D very loudly.

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● Which of these terms refers to dynamics?

A grave

B piano *

C allegro

D D.C. al fine

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● Deciding which two instruments should play inunison is usually based upon the instruments’

A pitch.

B timbre.*

C tonality.

D dynamics.

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● A waltz is played in which time signature?

A

B

C*

D

3015748

● All of these are dance forms based on Hispanicmusic except

A salsa.

B polka. *

C tango.

D rumba.

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● Which of these is the time signature used for a waltz?

A

B *

C

D

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● Today’s rock bands may use any combination of instruments. Which of these is used in most rock bands?

A flute

B trombone

C drums*

D violin

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● The timbre of an instrument is its

A characteristic sound.*

B style of tuning.

C use in orchestra.

D musical family.

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● The term adagio on a musical score tells the orchestra to play the composition

A slowly.*

B quickly.

C loudly.

D softly.

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● Which instrument is a member of the woodwind family?

A trombone

B tuba

C clarinet*

D cornet

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● The distance between two bar lines is a

A rest.

B measure.*

C meter.

D clef.

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When this time signature is used, a whole note receives how many beats?

A 2

B 4*

C 6

D 8

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● Opera is a form of musical theater that is usually

A sung throughout.*

B performed without an intermission.

C based on historical fact.

D not accompanied by an orchestra.

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● Ragtime music was first composed for the

A banjo.

B guitar.

C piano.*

D harmonica.

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● Which rest has the same value as a quarter note?

A

B

C *

D

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● A bass clarinet plays in which section?

A brass

B string

C woodwind*

D percussion

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● The top number on a time signature indicates

A which beat is accented.

B what kind of note receives one beat.

C how many beats there are per measure.*

D how many notes there are per measure.

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● The treble and bass clef staffs combine toform the

A time staff.

B grand staff.*

C measure staff.

D general staff.

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This instrument is most closely identified with which culture?

A Asian

B European*

C African American

D Native American

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● Which culture’s music is especially well known for its ties to things in nature?

A European

B African American

C Asian

D Native American*

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● The most prominent instrument in Native American music is the

A drum.*

B horn.

C rattle.

D bell.

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● The pentatonic scale is a feature of which culture’s music?

A European

B African American

C Asian*

D Hispanic

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● Work songs, spirituals, and call-and-response songs are examples of musicfrom which culture?

A African American*

B Native American

C Asian

D European

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● Which culture uses rattles, drums,and bells as its dominant instruments?

A European

B Hispanic

C Asian

D Native American*

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● Which culture’s religious or ritual music is usually accompanied by dancing?

A Native American*

B European

C Asian

D African American

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● Zithers, harpsichords, and balalaikas are instruments associated with the music of which culture?

A Native American

B Asian

C African

D European*

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● Salsa is a type of music associated with which culture?

A Asian

B African

C Latin American*

D European

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● Panpipes are instruments associated with folk music from which continent?

A North America

B South America*

C Australia

D Asia

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● Which instrument would a composer most likely choose to play a delicate melody?

A trumpet

B harp*

C cymbals

D timpani

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● Which instrument would a composer most likely use to imitate the movement of a butterfly?

A saxophone

B flute*

C trumpet

D woodblock

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● Which instruments would most likely play the melody in a fanfare?

A strings

B woodwinds

C brass*

D percussion

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● A composer would most likely emphasize the climax of a composition by

A using fewer violins.

B increasing volume.*

C decreasing volume.

D eliminating percussion.

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● To suggest a change from a sad to a happy mood, a composer would change from

A a minor to a major key.*

B a major to a minor key.

C brass instruments to woodwinds.

D a faster to a slower tempo.

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● Which instrument would a composermost likely use to suggest the flight of butterflies?

A tuba

B trombone

C timpani

D flute*

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● Which dynamic marking would create the most dramatic musical effect?

A mf

B f

C p

D ff*

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● The quality of sound of a voice or instrument iscalled

A tone color.*

B texture.

C style.

D contour.

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● Tempo may be shown on sheet music by all of these methods except

A Italian words.

B the key signature.*

C metronome markings.

D the time signature.

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● Changes in dynamics may be shown by all of these except

A the word forte.

B the word piano.

C a crescendo.

D an accidental.*

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● A composer probably would not write a lullaby tobe played on the

A violin.

B flute.

C timpani.*

D harp.

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● Which instrument would a composer choose to sound like a seaport during a nighttime fog?

A flute

B tuba*

C clarinet

D piccolo

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● Which sign raises the pitch of a note one half-step?

A *

B

C

D

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● Rebecca played a musical piece that had a fast tempo. Which word best describes the tempo at which she played?

A largo

B andante

C allegro*

D grave

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This diagram shows the structure of a piece of music. Choose the answer that best describes the form of the piece.

A ABA*

B ABC

C AAB

D AB

refrain

verse

refrain

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● In common time, which of these rests lasts anentire measure?

A *

B

C

D

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● In a piece of music, the word diminuendo means

A gradually increase the volume.

B gradually decrease the volume.*

C speed up the tempo.

D slow down the tempo.

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● The highness or lowness of pitch is determined by its

A amplitude.

B volume.

C duration.

D frequency.*

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● Which does not determine the pitch of a particular note?

A

B *

C

D

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Which has the same meaning as this symbol?

A

B

C *

D

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● Which of these notes has the shortest duration?

A

B

C *

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What completes the web?

A pitch

B dynamics

C texture*

D form

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● Which term is used when discussing how long a note or rest is held?

A dynamics

B tempo

C phrasing

D duration*

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● Which refers to degrees of loudness in music?

A duration

B form

C texture

D dynamics*

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● Which symbol is a rest?

A *

B

C

D

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● Which of these symbols raises the pitch of a note one-half step?

A

B

C *

D

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● Which pair of measures shows a repeating rhythmic pattern?

A *

B

C

D

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● In which culture was jazz first developed?

A European

B Hispanic

C Native American

D African American*

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● Which instrument would a composer most likely use to imitate the sound of thunder?

A cello

B sousaphone

C snare drum

D timpani*

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In this piece of music, the treble clef shows the song’s

A melody.*

B texture.

C tonality.

D form.

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● An oratorio like Handel’s Messiah is a religious story, performed by a choir, an orchestra, and solo singers. It is like an opera except that

A it is always performed in a church.

B the singers do not act out the parts.*

C it is performed only once a year.

D few are invited to the performance.

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Which describes the form of the passage?

A ABC

B ABA*

C ABB

D ACA

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A *

B

C

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● Which instrument will most likely play notes inthe treble clef?

A tuba

B trombone

C trumpet*

D contrabassoon

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● Which period of music is centered on the ideabalance?

A Baroque

B Classical*

C Renaissance

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● Which best shows a piece of music that beginsvery slow and soft and becomes very fast andloud?

A moderato and mezzo piano then allegro andmezzo forte

B presto and piano then moderato and forte

C lento and pianissimo then vivace and fortissimo*

D andante and decrescendo then adagio andcrescendo

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● The basketball game at your school is about to start. But first, the school band starts to play “The Star Spangled Banner.” What would be the most appropriate response?

A get something to drink

B leave the gym

C stay seated

D stand up*

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● Appropriate behavior at a musical performance is mostly determined by

A how large the auditorium is.

B what time the performance is given.

C what celebrities are in the audience.

D what type of music is being performed.*2010601

● People used the technologies and resources available to them during the 20th century. One outcome was that people began using what type of music?

A jazz

B swing

C ballads

D electronic music*2010602

● You are listening to the orchestra play a Mozart symphony. After the first movement, the orchestra stops playing. What would be the most appropriate response?

A Leave the auditorium quietly.

B Show your appreciation by whistling.

C Check to see why the orchestra stopped playing.

D Wait for the orchestra to begin playing the second movement.*

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● During the Middle Ages, religiousmusic consisted mostly of singing asimple melody, or tune, often without instruments. This type of music is still heard today and is called a

A ballad.

B Gregorian chant.*

C madrigal.

D lyrical poem.

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● The school orchestra is playing “Pomp and Circumstance” as the eighth-grade graduates march down the aisle of the auditorium. What would be the most appropriate response from everyone inthe audience?

A Cheer and clap for all the graduates.

B Run up and give flowers to the graduates.

C Take as many pictures as possible with the camera.

D Respectfully watch until all the graduates havetaken their seats.*

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