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?: