4 Written Questions

1. (n) An elaborate vocal piece sung by a single voice as in an opera
2. (n) In a musical composition, a repeated significant phrase that identifies an idea or character; recurring theme
3. (n) A harsh and disagreeable combination of sounds; discord. Lack of agreement, consistency or harmony; conflict
4. (n) An instrumental musical composition, as for the piano, usually consisting of three or four movement or parts, varying in key mood or tempo

3 Multiple Choice Questions

1. (n) The text of an opera or other dramatic musical work
   1. Staccato
   2. Cadence
   3. Libretto
   4. Motif
2. (n) A gradual increase, especially in the volume or intensity of sound in a musical passage
   1. Cadence
   2. Staccato
   3. Crescendo
   4. Libretto
3. (n) The balanced rhythmic flow or beat of poetry, oratory, dancing or music
   1. Crescendo
   2. Staccato
   3. Cadence
   4. Octave

3 True/False Question

1. Staccato → (n) An instrumental musical composition, as for the piano, usually consisting of three or four movement or parts, varying in key mood or tempo
   

   True        False

2. A Cappella → (n) The balanced rhythmic flow or beat of poetry, oratory, dancing or music
   

   True        False

3. Octave → (n) The musical interval of eight full tones
   

   True        False