Test Bank For Music The Art of Listening 9th Edition by Jean Ferris

Test Bank For Music The Art of Listening 9th Edition by Jean Ferris

Chapter 03

Melody

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A melody consists of one or more parts that are calledA. sequences.B. sections.C. cadences.D. phrases.

2. The stopping points that “punctuate” melodic phrases are calledA. pauses.B. rests.C. periods.D. cadences.

3. The melodic form of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” is:A. a aB. a b

4. The melodic form of the “Jingle Bells” refrain is:A. a a bB. a a b b’C. a b a b’D. a b a b

5. The melodic form of “Deck the Halls” is:A. a a b bB. a a b b’ (modified)C. a a b aD. a a b a’ (modified)

6. A written melody forms a linear pattern on the staff called theA. curve.B. contour.C. angle.D. line.

7. When the pitches of a melody lie close to one another on the staff, the melodic line is smooth orA. conjunct.B. disjunct.C. lyrical.D. vocal.

8. When the pitches of a melody are widely separated, the melodic line isA. conjunct.B. disjunct.C. lyrical.D. vocal.

9. A melodic and/or rhythmic pattern that is repeated many times is a(n)A. animato.B. portato.C. ostinato.D. obligato.

10. An example of a melodic sequence occurs in the beginning ofA. “Row, Row, Row Your Boat.”B. “Jingle Bells.”C. “Deck the Halls.”D. “Three Blind Mice.”