The Nature of Music
1. Describe several of the uses of music.
2. Name three differences between art music and popular music.
3. Describe the two ways that the meter of a piece of music is indicated by notation.
4. Describe three features of melodies.
5. Explain the difference between melody and harmony.
6. Discuss the benefits of modulation in a composition.
7. What is the musical function of a cadence?
8. Name the four capabilities of most musical instruments.
9. Name the four families of instruments found in the symphony orchestra.
10. Explain the concept of sampling in electronic music.
The answer to each question must be at least one paragraph in length, or no less than 3 sentences. Standard rules for grammar, punctuation, sentence construction, and correct spelling should be observed. Credit will not be given for answers less than a paragraph or 3 sentences in length.