Practice - Practical Application: Identifying Instruments by Ear, Performing with Dynamic Variations
Practice Questions
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What is timbre?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a flute sound different from a trumpet.
Name two dynamic markings and their meanings.
💡 Hint: Recall the terms we discussed in class.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the term used to describe the unique color of sound?
💡 Hint: It’s what makes a piano sound different from a guitar.
True or False: Dynamics only refer to loud playing.
💡 Hint: Think about the range of soft to loud in music.
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Challenge Problems
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Listen to a symphony and write a detailed analysis of how timbre and dynamics are utilized to convey different emotions throughout the piece.
💡 Hint: Focus on moments where dynamics change dramatically.
Compose a short piece of music using a minimum of three different instruments. Present your piece to the class while explaining how you used timbre and dynamic variations.
💡 Hint: Think about how to use loudness to create impact in certain sections.
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