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Which term indicates a gradual increase in dynamic level?


A) diminuendo
B) decrescendo
C) crescendo
D) mezzo forte

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Define timbre and briefly explain the cause of the great variety of timbres in different kinds of voices and instruments.

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What is the musical term for "suddenly"?


A) mezzo
B) subito
C) forte
D) molto

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Which of the following lists of dynamics shows a progression from louder to softer?


A) piano, mezzo piano, mezzo forte
B) mezzo forte, forte, fortissimo
C) mezzo piano, mezzo forte, forte
D) mezzo forte, mezzo piano, piano

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Tone color is the musical term for the general quality of a:


A) musical sound.
B) melody.
C) performance.
D) rhythmic combination.

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What determines the tone color of a sound?


A) the length of the sound-producing body
B) the number and proportion of overtones and the way they vibrate together
C) the loudness of the sound produced
D) the pitch of the sound produced

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How is sound produced on brass instruments?


A) The player blows through a hole in the side of the cylinder.
B) A single reed vibrates when air is blown through the small cup-shaped mouthpiece.
C) A double reed vibrates as air is blown through it.
D) The player's lips vibrate as air is blown between them into the small cup-shaped mouthpiece.

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The musical term for the level of sound is:


A) pitch.
B) amplitude.
C) duration.
D) dynamics.

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Describe the difference between oboe reeds and clarinet reeds.

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The harp's use in the orchestra is mainly:


A) as a special effect rather than as a regularly occurring tone color.
B) to provide a duet role with the strings.
C) to create a rhythmic effect.
D) for Baroque-era music.

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Describe two categories of percussion instruments and list three examples from each category.

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