CIE IGCSE Revision - Music

Question 1

Which of these instruments are lowest in pitch?

Accepted Answer

Bassoon

Question 2

Which composer belongs to the romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Tchaikovsky

Question 3

Which music era does the composer Vivaldi belong to?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 4

What does the tambura play in Indian Classical music?

Accepted Answer

Drone

Question 5

Which word describes the melody in Indian Classical music?

Accepted Answer

Raga

Question 6

Which is the correct term for a slide?

Accepted Answer

Portamento, Glissando, Slide

Question 7

Which Italian term means at 'a walking pace'?

Accepted Answer

Andante

Question 8

Which minor key has Bb, Eb and Ab in its key signature?

Accepted Answer

C minor

Question 9

Which word below is a solo instrument accompanied by orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Concerto

Question 10

Which of the following is a 'tuned' percussion instrument?

Accepted Answer

Glockenspiel

Question 11

Which section is played at the beginning?

Accepted Answer

Alap

Question 12

Which musical word means 'in unison'?

Accepted Answer

Monophonic

Question 13

Which MAJOR key has f#, c# and g#?

Accepted Answer

A major

Question 14

The tala is typically played on which instrument?

Accepted Answer

Tabla

Question 15

In which of the following styles would you be most likely to find sonata form?

Accepted Answer

Neo Classic

Question 16

What is the correct time signature of a typical waltz?

Accepted Answer

3/4

Question 17

What is the name given to ABACAD form?

Accepted Answer

Rondo

Question 18

What would be the interval between an F# - B?

Accepted Answer

Perfect 4th

Question 19

Which of the following is an imperfect cadence?

Accepted Answer

I - V

Question 20

Which of these instruments belongs to the woodwind family?

Accepted Answer

Cor Anglais

Questions 20