Melody and Harmony: A Comprehensive Guide for 5th Graders

Question 1

How can melody and harmony create different moods or emotions in music? Give a specific example from a musical piece.

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The combination of different notes in a melody and harmony creates different moods or emotions.

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Melody alone creates the mood or emotion in a piece of music.

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The tempo or speed of a melody determines the mood or emotion of a song.

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Harmony alone creates the mood or emotion in a piece of music.

Question 2

Which musical form features a main theme (A) that repeats and alternates with different sections?

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Rondo

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Verse-Chorus

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Sonata

Question 3

Which of these musical sequences represents a perfect cadence?

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I-IV-V-I

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I-V-vi-IV

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IV-V-I-vi

Question 4

Which of these patterns shows the correct construction of a major scale starting with the note C?

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C, D, E, F, G, A, B

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C, D, E, F#, G, A, B

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C, D, E, F, G, A#, B

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C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb

Question 5

What effect is created by the harmonic progression C major chord - G major chord - C major chord?

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Stability and resolution

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Tension and release

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Dissonance and instability

Question 6

Which musical instrument family is mainly used for playing melodies? What feature allows them to do this?

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String instruments

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Percussion instruments

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Keyboard instruments

Question 7

Which musical interval is considered the most harmonious and pleasing to the ear?

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Major third

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Minor second

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Tritone

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Minor seventh

Question 8

How does rhythm influence the connection between melody and harmony?

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Rhythm sets the speed and timing of notes, affecting how the melody and harmony flow together.

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Rhythm controls the volume of the melody and harmony.

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Rhythm makes the melody and harmony sound discordant.

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Rhythm has no effect on the relationship between melody and harmony.

Question 9

How can dynamics (volume) enhance the expressiveness of a harmony?

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Create a sense of motion and flow, making the harmony more expressive.

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Have no impact on the expressiveness of a harmony.

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Only make a harmony louder or softer.

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Are only important when playing melodies, not harmonies.

Question 10

How do dynamics enhance the expressiveness of a harmony?

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Dynamics add depth and variety, making the harmony more emotionally impactful.

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Dynamics have no effect on the expressiveness of harmony.

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Dynamics only affect the melody, not the harmony.

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Dynamics should always be used at the loudest volume for the most expressive harmony.

Question 11

What makes a melody easy to remember?

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Repeating the melody

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Creating a melody with a clear shape

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Using a wide range of notes

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Playing the melody quickly

Question 12

When different melodies are played together in a musical piece, what is this musical texture called?

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Polyphonic

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Monophonic

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Homophonic

Question 13

How do melody and rhythm collaborate to create a captivating musical piece?

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Melody and rhythm interact to produce a dynamic and expressive musical experience.

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Melody and rhythm are independent elements of a song that have little impact on each other.

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Melody carries the main tune, while rhythm simply provides a steady beat.

Question 14

What is a musical phrase?

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A group of notes that form a complete musical idea, like a sentence in a story.

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A random collection of notes without order or structure.

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A melody that repeats without changes.

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A harmony created by playing or singing multiple notes together.

Question 15

Compose a simple melody in the key of C major using both diatonic and chromatic notes. Select notes that enhance the melody's character and explain your choices.

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A melody that includes the notes C, C#, D, E, F, G, and A.

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A melody that includes only the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, and B.

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A melody that includes the notes C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, and Bb.

Question 16

Which of these describes when notes are stacked vertically to create chords?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Dynamics

Question 17

Which musical interval is made up of two neighboring notes in a scale?

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Major second

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Minor third

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Perfect fourth

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Diminished fifth

Question 18

What do we call a group of notes played at the same time to create a specific sound?

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Chord

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Scale

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Arpeggio

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Triad

Question 19

What is the term for a repeated sequence of notes that creates a recognizable pattern in a melody?

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Motif

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Phrase

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Cadence

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Figure

Question 20

Which musical symbol represents a note that lasts half as long as a quarter note?

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Eighth note

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Half note

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Sixteenth note

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Whole note

Question 21

What musical notation indicates how loud or soft a piece of music should be played?

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Dynamics

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Tempo

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Articulation

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Meter

Question 22

What is a set of musical notes that represents a particular scale or key?

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Scale

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Chord

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Harmony

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Arpeggio

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a defining feature of a melody?

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Always maintains the same volume

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Consists of a series of distinct musical notes

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Has a clear direction and shape

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May move in steps or skips

Question 24

What's the difference between a melodic step and a melodic skip?

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A step moves one note up or down, while a skip moves two or more.

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A skip moves one note up or down, while a step moves two or more.

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Steps are smaller than skips.

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Skips are always larger than steps.

Question 25

What's the term for a combination of notes played together that sound pleasing?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Tempo

Question 26

Which of these chords is a major chord?

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C-E-G

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C-Eb-G

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C-E-Gb

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C-D-G

Question 27

What's the time signature of a piece of music with 4 beats per measure and a quarter note getting one beat?

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4/4

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2/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 28

What is the name of the interval between the first and third notes of a major scale?

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Major third

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Minor second

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Major second

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Minor third

Question 29

Which of the following scales uses only the white keys on a piano?

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Major scale

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Minor scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Blues scale

Question 30

What is the term for a musical piece that is composed in a specific key?

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Tonality

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 31

What is the symbol used to represent a chord in musical notation called?

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Chord symbol

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Clef

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Note

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Rest

Question 32

What element is NOT part of a melody?

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Harmony

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 33

A series of notes that move up or down in pitch is known as a:

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Scale

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Chord

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Interval

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Arpeggio

Question 34

Which of the following intervals consists of two half steps?

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Minor second

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Major third

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Perfect fifth

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Minor seventh

Question 35

A group of notes played at the same time is called a:

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Chord

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Melody

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Harmony

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Rhythm

Question 36

Which type of harmony occurs when two or more notes with different pitches are played together and sound pleasing?

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Consonance

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Dissonance

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Polyphony

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Homophony

Question 37

A simple musical form that consists of a repeated melody with variations is called a:

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Rondo

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Sonata

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Scherzo

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Minuet

Question 38

Which of the following symbols is used to indicate a sharp note?

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#

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b

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n

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^

Question 39

The process of writing music down using symbols is called:

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Notation

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Composition

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Arranging

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Orchestration

Question 40

How do rhythm and harmony work together to create a musical piece? Explain the roles of rhythmic patterns and harmonic progressions.

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Rhythmic patterns provide a framework for harmonic progressions to develop, creating a sense of flow and movement.

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Harmonic progressions determine the speed and tempo of the rhythm.

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Rhythm and harmony are separate elements that do not interact with each other.

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Harmonic progressions provide a melody for the rhythm to follow.

Question 41

How do the instruments and playing techniques used in a musical piece influence its expressiveness?

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They create different moods and characters.

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They only affect the volume.

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They have no impact on expressiveness.

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They only affect the tempo.

Question 42

In music, what is the purpose of the 'development' section?

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To change and develop the main melody to create interest.

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To repeat the main melody without any changes.

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To introduce completely new musical ideas.

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To use only one chord throughout the piece.

Question 43

How do consonance and dissonance affect the emotions conveyed by a musical piece?

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Consonance brings calmness and resolution, while dissonance creates tension and anticipation.

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Consonance and dissonance equally contribute to a balanced and engaging melody.

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Dissonance should be avoided in melodies because it sounds harsh and unpleasant.

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Consonance and dissonance only affect harmonies, not melodies.

Question 44

Listen to this excerpt from "Für Elise" by Beethoven. Which musical technique is used to create a sense of tension and release?

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Contrasting chords

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 45

Which feature distinguishes the rondo form from binary and ternary forms in music?

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The rondo form repeats a main theme throughout the piece, alternating with contrasting sections.

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The binary form consists of two contrasting sections played consecutively.

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The ternary form has three main sections labeled as ABA, with the middle section contrasting the outer sections.

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All three forms (rondo, binary, and ternary) have the same repeating melodic pattern.

Question 46

What gives a melody a strong structure?

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A clear shape and direction

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Many different notes

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Repeating the same pattern

Question 47

Which of these is NOT an element of melody?

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Harmony

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Pitch

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Rhythm

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Volume

Question 48

What is the term used to describe the arrangement of pitches in a melody?

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Contour

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Interval

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Cadence

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Trill

Question 49

When two or more melodies are played together at the same time, it is known as:

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Polyphony

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Harmony

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Counterpoint

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Accompaniment

Question 50

Which type of interval has a difference of half a step?

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Minor second

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Major third

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Perfect fourth

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Minor seventh

Question 51

What is the name of the scale that contains all 12 notes of the chromatic scale?

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Chromatic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Whole-tone scale

Question 52

Which of the following refers to a group of three notes played together?

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Triad

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Seventh chord

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Ninth chord

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Arpeggio

Question 53

What is the role of a clef in music notation?

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To indicate the pitch range of a staff

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To show the key signature

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To determine the time signature

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To identify the instrument

Question 54

Which musical element refers to how long or short notes are?

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Duration

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Pitch

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Volume

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Tempo

Question 55

In a melody, what is the repeating pattern of notes called?

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Motif

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Contour

Question 56

What is the term for the vertical arrangement of different notes?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Pitch

Question 57

Which factor determines the highness or lowness of a sound?

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Waveform

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Duration

Question 58

What is the term for a set of notes played together?

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Chord

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Interval

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Scale

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Arpeggio

Question 59

Which symbol indicates a sharp note?

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#

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b

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Δ

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♮

Question 60

What is the sequence of notes used in a melody called?

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Contour

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Pitch

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Interval

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Register

Question 61

What is the musical period known for its elaborate decorations and complex harmonies called?

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Baroque

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Classical

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Romantic

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Renaissance

Question 62

What is the first note in the solfege system?

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Do

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Re

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Mi

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Fa

Question 63

What is the distance between two musical pitches called?

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Interval

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Chord

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Scale

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Register

Question 64

What is the term for a set of notes played together to create a pleasing sound?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Tempo