TEST I – Music 1210 – Experiencing Music Spring 2023 Name:
Define the following terms (short definitions): (42 points) A. pianissimo (pp):
Phrase:
Mezzo forte (mf):
Half step (number of cents in the interval): E. melody:
Chord:
Motive:
Forte (f):
whole step (number of cents in the interval): J. interval:
Tempo:
Crescendo:
Octave (number of cents in the interval):
Harmony:
Define the following textures: (15 points) A. polyphonic:
Monophonic: C. homophonic:
III. Instruments: (32 points)
Order the four members of the string family (viola, bass, violin, cello) from highest to lowest:
(highest pitch)
(lowest pitch)
Name one other instrument used in an orchestra that is a chordophone:
Name four instruments used in an orchestra which are aerophones:
Name two instruments used in an orchestra which are membranophones:
Name two instruments used in an orchestra which are idiophones:
For each of the three following keyboard instruments. Is it an aerophone, chordophone, membranophone, or idiophone?
Piano:
Organ:
Harpsichord:
Rhythm (6 points):
How many quarter notes are the equivalent duration to a whole note?:
How many quarter rests are the equivalent duration to a half note?:
What is the ratio of duration (length of time) from one rhythmic value up/down to the next level:
Pitch: (4 points):
A sharp sign to the immediate left of a pitch raises or lowers it a 1/2 step?: B. A flat sign to the immediate left of a pitch raises or lowers it a 1/2 step?: