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_________17.
A gradual increase in loudness is known as a
A.
decrescendo
B.
crescendo
C.
fortissimo
D.
diminuendo
_________18.
Timbre
is synonymous with
A.
sound
B.
vibrations
C.
tone color
D.
dynamic accent
_________19.
Which of the following is
not
a normal classification of male voice ranges?
A.
contralto
B.
baritone
C.
tenor
D.
bass
_________20.
The difference between an orchestra and a concert band is
A.
the orchestra does not have brass instruments
B.
the concert band does not have percussion instruments
C.
the orchestra does not have woodwind instruments
D.
the concert band does not have string instruments
_________21.
Which of the following is an example of a chamber ensemble?
A.
Concert Band
B.
Flute Trio
C.
Chorus
D.
String Orchestra
_________22.
Which of the following is
not
a brass instrument?
A.
cornet
B.
French horn
C.
euphonium
D.
clarinet
_________23.
The ___________ are the only orchestral drums of definite pitch.
A.
snare drums
B.
bass drums
C.
timpani
D.
tambourines
_________24.
The ________ is a regular, recurrent pulsation that divides music into equal units of time
A.
beat
B.
syncopation
C.
tempo
D.
rhythm
_________25.
The organization of beats into regular groups is called
A.
meter
B.
syncopation
C.
tempo
D.
dynamics
