Practice Test: Music Fundamentals Practice Test: Music Fundamentals Name: Name:

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1. True or False: Songs with a wide range are usually at a fast tempo.
2. The bassline would be in a ___________ range compared to the melody.
3. A low note and a high note played simultaneously would create:
A. Wide Interval
B. Small interval
4. True or False: A scale is a random progression of chords.
5. A mode in specific order would be:
A. Scale
B. Wide Interval
C. Dissonant
D. A chord Progression
6. Which of the following is always present in a performance:
A. Scales
B. Rhythm
C. Harmony
D. Modulation
7. Modulations always go from
A. Major to Minor
B. Minor to Major
C. Major to Major
D. None of the Above
8. Generally, intervals that are close together sound ____________.
9. Which of the following was one of the earliest developments of harmony:
A. Melody
B. Drone
C. Riffed bassline
D. Chord Progression
10. True or False: Popular music is always 100% consonant.
11. Which of the following best describes a chord progression:
A. A group or 3 or more notes stacked together
B. It is a Repetitive cycle
C. Has at least 6 chords
D. Has an underlying rhythm
12. A Drone is an example of a ____________ Bass line.
13. An example of thin/sparse orchestration would be:
A. A Jazz Band
B. A solo voice
C. An orchestra
D. A rock band
Listening:
This is the Listening portion of the test. Listen to the song excerpt, and answer the
following questions with information you learn from the example
Excerpt: John Legend, Lets get Lifted
What type of bass line is provided?
Are there any modulations present?
How would you describe the mode of this performance?
How would you describe the musical texture?