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IB Grade 9 Music

IB Grade 9 Music

Complete mock test covering creative expression, artistic techniques, and aesthetic appreciation. Includes practical assessments, portfolio work, and theoretical understanding of artistic concepts.

2025-07-21
Pavan Pavan
IB Music Class 9 Grade 9

Duration

30 min

Questions

30

Marking

Negative

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What is the fundamental building block of rhythm in music?

A
Pitch
B
Tempo
C
Pulse
D
Harmony

Which Italian term indicates a very fast tempo?

A
Allegro
B
Vivace
C
Presto
D
Adagio

What is the most common meter in popular music?

A
Duple Meter
B
Triple Meter
C
Quadruple Meter
D
Pentuple Meter

Which of the following is the most common time signature in music?

A
3/4
B
4/4
C
5/4
D
2/4

What is the term for gradually getting faster?

A
Ritardando
B
Accelerando
C
A tempo
D
Moderato

What is a whole note's duration in 4/4 time?

A
4 beats
B
2 beats
C
1 beat
D
1/2 beat

Which of the following best describes syncopation?

A
Placing accents on strong beats
B
Placing accents on weak beats or off-beats
C
Consistent rhythmic patterns
D
Equal spacing between beats

What is the term for the distance between two pitches?

A
Interval
B
Scale
C
Chord
D
Rhythm

Which scale is commonly associated with feelings of sadness or introspection?

A
Major Scale
B
Minor Scale
C
Pentatonic Scale
D
Chromatic Scale

What is the term for the upward or downward movement of a melody?

A
Pitch
B
Melodic Contour
C
Interval
D
Harmony

Which clef is used for higher-pitched instruments?

A
Bass Clef
B
Treble Clef
C
Alto Clef
D
Tenor Clef

Which of the following is an example of a monophonic texture?

A
A melody accompanied by chords
B
A single melody without accompaniment
C
Two or more melodies played together
D
A melody with a bass line

What is the most common texture in popular music?

A
Monophonic
B
Polyphonic
C
Homophonic
D
Antiphonal

Which type of chord is made up of a root, major third, and perfect fifth?

A
Minor Triad
B
Major Triad
C
Diminished Triad
D
Augmented Triad

What is a key characteristic of polyphonic texture?

A
One melody with accompaniment
B
Multiple melodies of equal importance
C
A single melody without accompaniment
D
Melody and harmony combined

What type of scale is commonly used in folk music?

A
Major Scale
B
Minor Scale
C
Pentatonic Scale
D
Chromatic Scale

Which of the following instruments belongs to the woodwind family?

A
Violin
B
Clarinet
C
Trumpet
D
Drums

Which of the following is an example of a major dynamic marking?

A
pp (Pianissimo)
B
f (Forte)
C
mf (Mezzo Forte)
D
p (Piano)

What is the term for a gradual decrease in volume?

A
Crescendo
B
Decrescendo
C
Forte
D
Piano

Which of the following is a key feature of timbre?

A
The highness or lowness of sound
B
The loudness or softness of sound
C
The distinct quality or color of sound
D
The duration of a sound

Which of the following is NOT an example of percussion instruments?

A
Xylophone
B
Drums
C
Violin
D
Cymbals

What is the effect of a crescendo in music?

A
The volume gradually increases.
B
The volume gradually decreases.
C
The tempo gradually increases.
D
The tempo gradually decreases.

Which of the following is a feature of the minor scale?

A
It sounds bright and happy.
B
It sounds somber and serious.
C
It uses only white keys on the piano.
D
It is primarily used in jazz music.

What is an example of a homophonic texture?

A
Two melodies played at the same time.
B
A single melody with accompaniment.
C
A single melody without accompaniment.
D
Multiple voices singing different melodies.

What is the primary function of a bridge in a song?

A
To repeat the main musical theme.
B
To provide a contrasting section before the final chorus.
C
To introduce the song's chorus.
D
To add a new instrument to the arrangement.

Which form is typically used in popular songs?

A
Binary Form
B
Ternary Form
C
Verse-Chorus Form
D
Fugue

What is the purpose of variation in music?

A
To repeat a musical idea exactly.
B
To introduce new contrasting material.
C
To change and develop an existing musical idea.
D
To create a new melody.

Which of the following best describes the texture of a fugue?

A
Monophonic
B
Homophonic
C
Polyphonic
D
Contrapuntal

What does the term 'timbre' refer to in music?

A
The pitch of the sound
B
The quality or color of the sound
C
The volume of the sound
D
The duration of the sound

Which of the following is NOT an example of a string instrument?

A
Violin
B
Cello
C
Trumpet
D
Harp