Mastering Musical Rhythm: A Comprehensive Guide for 6th Graders

Question 1

What is the definition of 'syncopated rhythm'?

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A rhythm that emphasizes unexpected beats, creating a sense of anticipation.

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A rhythm played at a very fast tempo.

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A rhythm played evenly, with a strong emphasis on the main beats.

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A rhythm played very slowly, creating a sense of suspense.

Question 2

In music, what is the basic unit of time called?

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Meter

Question 3

What is the term for the speed at which the beat occurs in music?

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Tempo

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Meter

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Rhythm

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Beat

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the function of meter in music?

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The arrangement of beats into groups

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The speed at which music is played

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The types of instruments used in a piece of music

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The overall mood or feeling of music

Question 5

What is meant by a rhythm pattern in music?

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A repeated sequence of beats and rests

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A single beat played in isolation

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A group of notes played simultaneously

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A change in the tempo of music

Question 6

In a 4/4 time signature, how many beats are typically found in each measure?

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4

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2

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3

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8

Question 7

Which of the following symbols represents a half note in musical notation?

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♩

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○

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●

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♪

Question 8

In music, what is the purpose of a dotted note?

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To lengthen the duration of the note by half

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To shorten the duration of the note by half

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To change the pitch of the note

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To indicate a rest

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic of syncopation in music?

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Playing notes on weak beats

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Changing the tempo of the music

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Adding extra instruments to create a fuller sound

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Using only one type of rhythm pattern throughout a song

Question 10

Which term describes the steady pulse that forms the foundation of a piece of music?

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Meter

Question 11

What is the term used to describe the speed at which the beat moves in music?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Meter

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Bar

Question 12

Which term refers to the regular grouping of beats in music?

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Meter

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 13

What is the term used to describe the patterns created by the arrangement of long and short sounds in music?

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Rhythm

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a basic rhythm pattern represented by syllables?

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Ta, ti-ti, rest

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Quarter note, half note, whole note

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1, 2, 3, 4

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A, B, C, D

Question 15

What musical symbol is used to indicate a silence or pause in the music?

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/

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X

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0

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-

Question 16

Which time signature is not commonly used in music?

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6/16

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2/4

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3/4

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4/4

Question 17

What does the top number in a time signature tell us?

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Number of beats per measure

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Type of beat (quarter note, half note, etc.)

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Number of measures in a piece

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Tempo of the music

Question 18

Which characteristic is typical of syncopated rhythms?

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Accents on weak beats

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Accents on strong beats

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Regular patterns

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Slow tempo

Question 19

How can you recognize a compound meter?

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Has a top number greater than 4

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Has a dotted note in the time signature

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Has a syncopated beat

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Has a fast tempo

Question 20

In music, what is the basic unit of time?

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Beat

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Note

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Tempo

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Meter

Question 21

What term describes the speed of music?

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Meter

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Harmony

Question 22

Which time signature indicates a measure with three beats?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 23

Which of these is a feature of syncopated rhythm?

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Accents on off-beats

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Regularly spaced beats

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Strong emphasis on the downbeat

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Slow tempo

Question 24

What do you call a gradual increase in tempo?

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Accelerando

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Ritardando

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Crescendo

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Diminuendo

Question 25

What is the primary role of rhythm in music?

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To organize time

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To create melody

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To provide harmony

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To add texture

Question 26

Which part of rhythm is the regular, steady pulse that provides the foundation?

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

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Rhythm pattern

Question 27

What refers to the speed or pace at which a musical piece is played?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Meter

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Rhythm pattern

Question 28

What is the pattern of accented and unaccented beats that creates a predictable rhythmic framework in music?

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Meter

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm pattern

Question 29

Which of the following describes a sequence of rhythmic units that create a recognizable pattern in music?

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Rhythm pattern

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

Question 30

Typically, in a 4/4 meter, how many beats do you count in each measure?

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4

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2

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3

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5

Question 31

Which rhythmic value represents a single beat in music?

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Quarter note

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Whole note

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Half note

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Eighth note

Question 32

Which of the following rhythmic patterns in music is considered a syncopated rhythm?

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1 - 2 - 3 - & - 4

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1 - 2 - 3 - 4

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1 - 2 - 3 - 4 -

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1 and 2 and 3 and 4

Question 33

What is the main difference between a dotted half note and a whole note in music?

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The dotted half note is longer than a whole note.

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The dotted half note is shorter than a whole note.

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The dotted half note is the same length as a whole note.

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The dotted half note is notated differently than a whole note.

Question 34

Which of the following instruments typically plays a rhythmic accompaniment role in a band or orchestra?

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Drums

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Violin

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Cello

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Piano

Question 35

The steady, underlying pulse of music is called the:

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

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Rhythm pattern

Question 36

Which of the following measures the speed of music?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Meter

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Rhythm pattern

Question 37

The organization of beats into groups is known as:

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Meter

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm pattern

Question 38

A series of beats arranged in a specific order is called a:

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Rhythm pattern

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Beat

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Tempo

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Meter

Question 39

Which symbol represents a beat in music?

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♪

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♩

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♫

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?

Question 40

A time signature with two beats per measure is:

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2/4

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4/4

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3/4

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6/8

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of syncopated rhythm?

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Smooth, flowing style

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Accents on unexpected beats

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Breaking of the regular beat pattern

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Use of off-beat notes

Question 42

Which famous composer was known for using complex and challenging rhythms?

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Igor Stravinsky

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 43

In music, what do we call the repeating series of beats that forms a pattern?

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Rhythm pattern

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Melody

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Harmony

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Meter

Question 44

In music, what is the term for the regular, underlying pulse or beat that forms the foundation of a musical piece?

Accepted Answer

Beat

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Meter

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 45

What musical element describes the speed or pace of a musical piece?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Meter

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Rhythm

Question 46

Which musical term refers to the grouping of beats into regular patterns, creating a flow in music?

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Meter

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Beat

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Tempo

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Rhythm

Question 47

Choose the example that correctly describes a 4/4 meter signature:

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4 beats per measure, with each beat receiving one quarter note

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2 beats per measure, with each beat receiving one whole note

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3 beats per measure, with each beat receiving one half note

Question 48

What is the term for the arrangement of long and short sounds in a musical pattern?

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Rhythm

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Meter

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Tempo

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Beat

Question 49

In a musical group, which instrument is typically responsible for establishing and maintaining the beat?

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Drum

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Piano

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Guitar

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Violin

Question 50

What tells us how fast or slow a song is played?

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Tempo

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Beat

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Rhythm

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Meter

Question 51

What tells us how many beats are in each measure and what kind of note gets one beat?

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Meter

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Tempo

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Rhythm

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Beat

Question 52

Which of these sounds matches the rhythm pattern: quarter note, eighth note, quarter note?

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Ta-ti-ti

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Ta-a

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Ti-ta-ti

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Ti-ti-ti

Question 53

Which note lasts for two beats?

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Half note

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Eighth note

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Whole note

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Quarter note

Question 54

What symbol represents a rest that lasts for one beat?

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Quarter rest

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Eighth rest

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Half rest

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Whole rest

Question 55

What is it called when an accent is placed on an unexpected beat?

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Syncopation

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Changing the tempo suddenly

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Playing two notes at the same time

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Repeating a rhythm pattern

Question 56

Which time signature means there are three beats in each measure, with the quarter note getting one beat?

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3/4

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2/4

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4/4

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6/8

Question 57

What does rhythm do in music?

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It helps make music organized, moving, and exciting.

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It creates harmony in the music.

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It tells us the pitch of the notes.