To teach students how to play an instrument

To teach students how to compose and write music

To teach students how to appreciate and understand music

To teach students how to perform music

Melody, harmony, and rhythm

Form, texture, and timbre

Pitch, duration, and dynamics

Tempo, meter, and key

A melody is a single line of music, while a harmony is two or more lines of music played together

A melody is played by a single instrument, while a harmony is played by two or more instruments

A melody is written in a major key, while a harmony is written in a minor key

A melody is played in a fast tempo, while a harmony is played in a slow tempo

To create a sense of movement and energy

To provide a framework for the melody and harmony

To help musicians stay in time with each other

All of the above

A major key is brighter and happier sounding than a minor key

A minor key is brighter and happier sounding than a major key

A major key has more sharps than a minor key

A minor key has more flats than a major key

To provide a structure for the music

To help musicians remember the music

To make the music more interesting and engaging

All of the above

Texture is the overall sound of the music, while timbre is the sound of a particular instrument

Texture is the way the music is put together, while timbre is the sound of the music

Texture is the way the music is played, while timbre is the sound of the music

Texture is the way the music is written, while timbre is the sound of the music

To add expression and emotion to the music

To help musicians balance the sound of the music

To make the music more interesting and engaging

All of the above

Tempo is the speed of the music, while meter is the pattern of beats in the music

Tempo is the pattern of beats in the music, while meter is the speed of the music

Tempo is the way the music is played, while meter is the way the music is written

Tempo is the way the music is written, while meter is the way the music is played

To provide a tonal center for the music

To help musicians stay in tune with each other

To make the music more interesting and engaging

All of the above

A chord is a group of notes played together, while an arpeggio is a chord played one note at a time

A chord is played by a single instrument, while an arpeggio is played by two or more instruments

A chord is written in a major key, while an arpeggio is written in a minor key

A chord is played in a fast tempo, while an arpeggio is played in a slow tempo

To provide a framework for melodies and harmonies

To help musicians learn how to play an instrument

To make the music more interesting and engaging

All of the above

A whole note lasts for two beats, while a half note lasts for one beat

A whole note lasts for one beat, while a half note lasts for two beats

A whole note is played by a single instrument, while a half note is played by two or more instruments

A whole note is written in a major key, while a half note is written in a minor key

To provide a foundation for the melody

To add color and interest to the melody

To help musicians stay in tune with each other

All of the above

A major chord sounds brighter and happier than a minor chord

A minor chord sounds brighter and happier than a major chord

A major chord has more sharps than a minor chord

A minor chord has more flats than a major chord