Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 3: Rhythm

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
The regular pulsation that divides music into equal units of time is known as a/n
A)interval.
B)rhythm.
C)accelerando.
D)beat.
2
When a measure has two beats, it is said to be in
A)quadruple meter.
B)duple meter.
C)syncopation.
D)triple meter.
3
The organization of beats into regular groups is known as
A)syncopation.
B)moderato.
C)meter.
D)rhythm.
4
"Vivace" is a tempo indication which denotes a
A)lively tempo.
B)slow tempo.
C)moderate tempo.
D)very slow tempo.
5
In syncopation, a _________ is accented.
A)strong beat
B)weak beat
C)measure
D)meter
6
Rhythm is the ordered flow of music through
A)different keys.
B)time.
C)harmony
D)pitch.
7
When individual notes are stressed by being played louder or longer than surrounding notes they are said to have
A)syncopation.
B)rhythm.
C)an accent.
D)All of the answers are correct.
8
Meters with an odd number of beats in the measure, like quintuple or septuple meter, are found most commonly in
A)music of the Renaissance.
B)twentieth-century music.
C)dance music.
D)folk music.
9
Which of the following tempo indications is the slowest?
A)allegro
B)allegretto
C)vivace
D)presto
Music: An Appreciation, Brief
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