MUS 105 Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025
Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo? - ANSWERSadagio
Which of the following tempo markings is the fastest? - ANSWERSpresto
Which of the following dynamic markings is the softest? - ANSWERSpianissimo - pp
The markings for tempo...
Which marking is appropriate for a slow tempo? - ANSWERSadagio
Which of the following tempo markings is the fastest? - ANSWERSpresto
Which of the following dynamic markings is the softest? - ANSWERSpianissimo - pp
The markings for tempo and dynamics contribute most directly to the: - ANSWERSexpressive content of
a piece of music
Scat-singing is common in: - ANSWERSjazz
The term vocalise refers to: - ANSWERSa wordless melody
The term refrain refers to: - ANSWERSwords and music that repeat in a poem
The use of a few notes for each syllable is called: - ANSWERSneumatic
The depiction of the meaning of a text in music is called: - ANSWERSword painting
The quality of sound that distinguishes one instrument or voice from another is: - ANSWERSpitch
The term timbre refers to the the: - ANSWERScolor of a tone
A mechanism that generates musical vibrations and launches them into the air is called a(n): -
ANSWERSinstrument
,Instruments that produce sound by using air as the vibrating means are called: - ANSWERSaerophones
Which of the following musical instruments is NOT a chordophone? - ANSWERSbagpipes
Drum-type instruments fall into the category of: - ANSWERSmembranophones
The instruments of the Western orchestra are categorized in four groups: strings, bass, percussion, and: -
ANSWERSwoodwinds
Which is the correct order of bowed string instruments from highest to lowest in range? -
ANSWERSviolin, viola, cello, bass
The special effect produced on a string instrument by plucking a string with the finger is called: -
ANSWERSpizzicato
In string playing, the rapid movement of the wrist creates a throbbing effect called: - ANSWERSvibrato
Harmonics are produced on a string instrument by: - ANSWERSlightly touching the string at certain
points while the bow is being drawn
Woodwind instruments: - ANSWERSall consist of a pipe with holes
The highest-sounding member of the woodwind family is the: - ANSWERSpiccolo
Which of the following is the lowest-sounding member of the double-reed family? - ANSWERSbassoon
Which of the following is true of all brass instruments? - ANSWERS- They are made of metal.
- They are blown into through a metal mouthpiece.
- Their sound is created by the vibration of the lips.
, The soprano bass instrument sometimes described as possessing a brilliant timbre is the: -
ANSWERStrumpet
Which of the following brass instruments is sometimes played with the performer's hand plugging the
bell? - ANSWERSFrench horn
Which of the following is an unpitched percussion instrument? - ANSWERSbass drum
Which of the following tempo markings is the fastest? - ANSWERSpresto
Which of the following is a universal function of music in diverse world cultures? - ANSWERS-
accompanying religious and civic ceremonies
- helping workers get their jobs done more efficiently
- providing entertainment
The concept of style can be identified with: - ANSWERS- individual artworks
- a creator's personal manner of expression
- providing entertainment
The style of a historical period is defined by: - ANSWERSthe total language of all its artists
The Classical Period: - ANSWERSfollowed the Baroque and preceded the Romantic era
In determining pitch, what is meant by frequency? - ANSWERSthe number of vibrations per second
The distance between the highest and lowest tones of a melody is called: - ANSWERSrange
The distance between two pitches is called: - ANSWERSinterval
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