MUSIC 108 – EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE 2026 |
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Rationales
Included
, timbre quality of the sound or tone color.
jazz typically performed by big band or small groups.
big band consist of 4 sections trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm
trumpets have a bright crisp attack and gives the ensemble much power. players use a
variety of mutes to change the timbre of the horn.
trombone known for its slide (sometimes used for comedic effect).
most common woodwind instruments in jazz clarinet, flute, and mainly saxophone.
jazz rhythm section generally made up of piano, bass, and drums. guitar is commonly included and
sometimes organ, vibraphone, and banjo. provides the harmony, bass, and
rhythm.
piano responsible for providing the harmony of the song.
bass provides the foundation of the time and harmony.
the drummer along with the bass provides the groove.
tempo is the speed at which a song is played.
meter is determined by the way the beat is grouped. most commonly 4 beats to a
measure or 3 beats to a measure (waltz time)
swing it is a style, a life force. As Duke Ellington said "It don't mean a thing if it aint got
that ___!"
blue note is an expressive way of playing or singing a note that falls "in the cracks" of
standard pitch in western music.
harmony the playing of 2 or more notes at the same time. usually described as being
consonant (pretty) or dissonant (harsh).
texture the balance between melody and harmony.
monophony melody by itself.
homophony a melody supported by an accompanying harmony.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS &
RATIONALES|GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
, timbre quality of the sound or tone color.
jazz typically performed by big band or small groups.
big band consist of 4 sections trumpet, trombone, saxophone, and rhythm
trumpets have a bright crisp attack and gives the ensemble much power. players use a
variety of mutes to change the timbre of the horn.
trombone known for its slide (sometimes used for comedic effect).
most common woodwind instruments in jazz clarinet, flute, and mainly saxophone.
jazz rhythm section generally made up of piano, bass, and drums. guitar is commonly included and
sometimes organ, vibraphone, and banjo. provides the harmony, bass, and
rhythm.
piano responsible for providing the harmony of the song.
bass provides the foundation of the time and harmony.
the drummer along with the bass provides the groove.
tempo is the speed at which a song is played.
meter is determined by the way the beat is grouped. most commonly 4 beats to a
measure or 3 beats to a measure (waltz time)
swing it is a style, a life force. As Duke Ellington said "It don't mean a thing if it aint got
that ___!"
blue note is an expressive way of playing or singing a note that falls "in the cracks" of
standard pitch in western music.
harmony the playing of 2 or more notes at the same time. usually described as being
consonant (pretty) or dissonant (harsh).
texture the balance between melody and harmony.
monophony melody by itself.
homophony a melody supported by an accompanying harmony.
