SEMESTER EXAM
PRACTICE TEST
SOLFEGE PRACTICE
• On your scratch paper write the correct answer to the following solfege writing examples.
A. R RM F R M RS L R
B. D DR M D R MF S D
C. D DR M D R M F S A
D. R R M F R M R S L R
1.
A. R RM F R M RS L R
B. D DR M D R MF S D
C. D DR M D R M F S A
D. R R M F R M R S L R
1.
2.
A. D L D F D R MR D
B. T S R M R D R D T
C. D L D R D RM R D
D. D S D F D R MR D
2.
A. D L D F D R MR D
B. T S R M R D R D T
C. D L D R D RM R D
D. D S D F D R MR D
3.
A. D D M D D F D S
B. R D M D D F D F
C. D D R D D F D M
D. D D M D D F D F
3.
A. D D M D D F D S
B. R D M D D F D F
C. D D R D D F D M
D. D D M D D F D F
RHYTHM PRACTICE
• On your scratch paper write the correct answer to the following rhythm examples.
4.
A. 1 2 te 3 4
B. 1 2 te 3 4
C. 1 2te (3) f
D. 1te 2 3 (4)
4.
A. 1 2 te 3 4
B. 1 2 te 3 4
C. 1 2te (3) f
D. 1te 2 3 (4)
5.
A. 1 (2) te 3 ( - )
B. 1 (-)2 te 3 (-)
C. 1 (-) (3) (-)
D. 1 (-)te 3 (-)
5.
A. 1 (2) te 3 ( - )
B. 1 (-)2 te 3 (-)
C. 1 (-) (3) (-)
D. 1 (-)te 3 (-)
6.
A. 1 (2) te (3) 4
B. 1 (-)2 te 3 (-)
C. 1 (-)te ( ) 4
D. 1 (-)te (-) 4
6.
A. 1 (2) te (3) 4
B. 1 (-)2 te 3 (-)
C. 1 (-)te ( ) 4
D. 1 (-)te (-) 4
Write the definition to the following
vocabulary words.
Diaphragm The abdominal muscle that supports the lungs and aids
in air flow.
PostureThe correct way to stand
when singing.
Soft PaletteThe part at the back, top of the throat that lifts for high
notes.
Jaw and Lip Position
Jaw and Lip PositionThe correct way to hold your jaw
and lips when singing.
DictionThe correct way to
prounouce words when speaking or singing.
I chordA triad build on the 1st scale degree (Do Mi
So)
IV chordA triad build on the 4th scale degree (Fa La
Do)
V chordA triad build on the 5th scale degree (So Ti
Re)
Sight-readingReading or singing
music that you have not seen before.
SolfegeA system of notes on the staff that use Do,
Re Mi etc.
AudiateTo sing in your head
MetronomeA device used to keep
the beat at various tempos.
TempoThe speed at which a
piece of music is performed.
FermataA sign that tells you to hold a note longer than
it’s normal value.
SharpMoves the note up a ½
step.
FlatMoves the note down a
½ step.
DecresendoGradually get softer
CresendoGradually get louder.
PolishDetailed working the
music
Audience Etiquette
Audience EtiquetteThe correct way to
behave while watching a performance.
Time SignatureThe sign at the
beginning of the music that tells how many
beats per measure and which note gets the
beat.
Key SignatureThe sharps or flats at
the beginning of a piece of music that tell you the key (or where
DO goes)
RitardandoGradually get slower.
A capellaSinging with no instruments or
accompaniment.
PhraseA musical sentence.
PianissimoVery soft (double soft)
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mezzo pianomedium soft - mp
mezzo fortemedium loud - mf
Fortissimovery loud (double loud)
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