16. Which two instruments have the most similar timbre?

16.  Which two instruments have the most similar timbre? 

       A. Violin and viola   B. Harp and trombone   C. Saxophone and piano   D. Drums and bass

17.  Melody refers to the _______ of a piece of music. 

       A. beat   B. flow   C. tune   D. lyrics

18.  A fermata tells the performer to 

       A. stretch a note for longer than its normal time value.   B. play short, detached notes.   C. play a passage slowly.   D. rest for two beats.

19.  The highest point in a melody is called the 

       A. cadence.   B. allegro.   C. climax.   D. frequency.

20.  Which of the following instruments creates sound through striking? 

       A. Xylophone   B. Synthesizer   C. Lute   D. Clarinet