Starter quiz

  • What is rhythm?
    What is rhythm?
    • the steady, regular heartbeat of the music
    • the pattern of sounds of different lengths  ✓
    • how fast or slow the music is
    • how many layers of sound there are playing at one time
  • Match these words to their meaning.
    • pulse
      the regular, steady heartbeat of the music ✓
    • duration
      the length of a sound or silence ✓
    • melody
      a combination of notes to make a memorable tune ✓
    • harmony
      when two or more notes of different pitches are played together ✓
  • In musical terms, which of the following do you think best describes a 'drone'?
    • a piece of music in the minor key
    • a type of musical instrument
    • a constant sound that runs throughout most or all of a piece of music  ✓
    • a sound that only features in orchestral music
  • What word do we use when we speak in time together to a steady pulse?
    • 'chant' ✓
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