FIRST MONTHLY EXAMINATION

MUSIC 10
S.Y. 2021-2022
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (Aralinks: Quiz/Multiple Choice)
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions. Choose the button that corresponds to the letter of your answer.
1. As a well-known musician, John uses various devices to make his music more creative. He uses unusual meter to
show different style and approach in his music. Which of the following time signature shows unusual meter?
a. 3/4 c. 5/8
b. 2/4 d. 4/4
2. Loreine wants her composition to look more interesting in the ears of her listener. So she uses a technique where
she will be including more than one meter or simultaneous combination of contrasting rhythms in a musical
composition. What do you call a device in which two or more meters are used at the same time?
a. Polyrhythm c. Simple rhythm
b. Monorhythm d. Double rhythm
3. Romeo uses a technique in music where he frequently changes in meter or time signature. The underlined
statement refers to what device in meter and rhythm?
a. Monometer c. Multimeter
b. Quadruple meter d. Polymeter
4. Ingrid included a new rhythmic effect on her musical composition. She used a meter that does not fit into the usual
duple, triple, or quadruple categories, including most odd numbers and unusual beats per measure. The underlined
statement refers to what device in meter and rhythm?
a. Connected meter c. Concrete meter
b. Complex meter d. Compound meter
5. Alfred loves to play guitar, he sometimes composes his own chords and tries to play it. Which of the following
definitions below best describe the term “Chord structure”?
a. A chord is a group of (typically three or more) notes that are played together.
b. A chord is a group of (typically one) notes that are played together.
c. A chord is a group of (typically three or more) notes that are played alone.
d. A chord is a group of (typically three or more) rests that are played together.
6. Ashana is a well-known acoustic singer and composer. She focuses more on using chords that are a little sadder
sounding. The underlined statement refers to what type of harmonic concepts?
a. Minor chord c. Major chord
b. Mono chord d. Simple chord
7. Shairmaine likes to compose music where she can create moods and a satisfying sense of progress in music. What
do you call a sequence of chords played one after another?
a. Cadence c. Chord sequence
b. Chord progression d. Rhythmic Pattern
8. Thea, Olga, Catherine, and Sophia are part of a well-known band in their town. They love to perform music where
sounds can be described as “sharp”, “jarring”, “unnerving”, or “unsettling”. What do you call a harmonic concept
that creates tension that the listener naturally wants to hear released?
a. Dissonance c. Cadence
b. Consonance d. Polychords
9. Kholin is fond of listening to E.X.O music. She loves to listen to their song every time she feels sad and down,
because it helps her to have a great day. What do you call a chord structure that sounds bright and happy?
a. Minor chord c. Major chord
b. Mono chord d. Simple chord
10. Geraldine is a well-known classical composer. She composes music that is often described with words like
“pleasant”, “agreeable”, “soothing”, and “melodious”. What do you call a harmonic concept that sound comfortable
when played together?
a. Dissonance c. Cadence
b. Consonance d. Polychords
II. COMPLETION (Aralinks: Quiz/Drag and Drop)
DIRECTIONS: Complete the table below by dragging the composition/work to its respective composer. (10 points)
 COMPOSITION/WORD

Reverie Density 21.5

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun 4’33

La Mer Music of Changes

A Survivor from Warsaw Hyperprism

Chamber Symphony No. 1 Moses and Aaron

III. IDENTIFICATION
A. DIRECTIONS: Identify the time signature used in each items. Add the top number for each time signature below.
(Aralinks: Quiz/Drag and Drop)

B. DIRECTIONS: Identify the musical styles used in each composition/work. Type your answer in the answer space
provided. (Aralinks: Quiz/Short answer)
1. Reverie 6. Density 21.5
2. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun 7. 4’33
3. La Mer 8. Music of Changes
4. A Survivor from Warsaw 9. Hyperprism
5. Chamber Symphony No. 1 10. Moses and Aaron

ARTS 10
IDENTIFICATION (Aralinks: Quiz/Drag and Drop)
DIRECTIONS: Identify the elements of arts being shown. Drag the words to the space provided below each pictures.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
 “In my distress I called to the Lord,
and he answered me.”
Jonah 2:2

Prepared by: Checked

Dir.John Paul Alerta Dir. Christine T. Suarez

MAPEH Teacher Principal