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Unit

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Sounds and Layers

Layers

Learn how different layers come together to create a full piece of music.

Activity

Answer the questions below and then check your answers in the dropdown below.


  1. With the drummer keeping time and focusing on rhythm, the rest of the band _______. 

    1. can focus on melodic material.

    2. can focus on harmonic material.

    3. uses the rhythm of the drums as the foundation for the rhythms they play.

    4. all of the above.

  2. Which of the following two sounds are the most similar?

    1. 808 and Bass

    2. 808 and Guitar

    3. 808 and Flute

    4. 808 and Cat

  3. Which of the following is not true about a vocal layer in a song?

    1. Lyrics offer a starting point for people to connect with a piece of music because everybody uses words.

    2. Vocals can stand out in a mix because of their combination of rounder vowel sounds, sharper consonants, and sibilance.

    3. The sound of a human voice can add a relatable glow to even the most synthetic layers in a song.

    4. You can’t have a song without a vocal layer.

  4. The terms melodic and harmonic could not be used to describe which of the following?

    1. Melody

    2. Chords

    3. Bassline

    4. Rhythm