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KS4 GCSE EdExcel Music
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1
What is the second largest string instrument in the symphony orchestra?
Cello
Double Bass
Violin
Viola
2
What is the smallest string instrument found in a symphony orchestra?
Viola
Violin
Cello
Double Bass
3
What is
form
or
structure
?
The way a piece of music sounds in terms of tonality.
The way a piece of music is partially organised.
The way a piece of music is organised up to the middle section.
The way a piece of music is organised as a whole.
4
What are tuning pegs used for on a violin, viola, cello or double bass?
They make the instrument look awesome.
They tighten or loosen the strings to alter the pitch of the string.
They don't know because they are string players.
They help you hold the instrument correctly.
5
True or false: Triadic melodies don't use notes of a triad?
True
False
6
What natural material are bows usually made from?
Nose hair
Human hair
Horse hair
Camel hair
7
How many sections are in a standard symphony orchestra?
1
4
2
3
8
Which one is
not
a song structure?
Through-composed
Cadential form
Da capo aria
Strophic
9
What is the second smallest instrument in the symphony orchestra?
Cello
Viola
Double Bass
Violin
10
True or false: At least one instrument of the continuo group must be able to play chords.
True
False
11
What is this called?
Mute
Chin rest
Bridge
Tuning pegs
12
Continuo parts were written using figuring called?
It's All About the Bass
Big Bass
Figured Bass
Double Bass
13
What voice part does the double bass play?
Alto
Tenor
Soprano
Bass
14
Why is the double bass a transposing instrument?
Sounds an octave lower than written.
It's pitched in the key of C.
Sounds an octave hiher than written.
It plays in alto clef.
15
What does
pizzicato
mean?
Pluck the strings
Use the reed on the strings
Use the mouthpiece on the strings
Use the bow on the strings
16
What is a Continuo?
A continuous drone
A continuous whining
A continuous racket
A continuos bass part
17
What does
arco
mean?
Use the reed on the strings
Pluck the strings
Use the mouthpiece on the strings
Use the bow on the strings
18
What kind of melody is this?
Conjunct
Minonic
Scalic
Triadic
19
What voice part does the cello play?
Tenor
Bass
Soprano
Alto
20
What voice part does the viola play?
Tenor
Soprano
Alto
Bass
21
What are
Melodic Devices
?
Methods composers use to construct melodies
Methods composers use to construct texture
Methods composers use to construct key signatures
Methods composers use to construct harmonies
22
What are the two playing techniques used by violin, viola, cello and double bass players?
Legato and Andante
Vivace and Presto
Scraping and scratching
Arco and Pizzicato
23
What is this called?
Bridge
Chin rest
Mute
Tuning pegs
24
What other string instrument can be found in a standard modern day symphony orchestra?
Bass guitar
Harp
Mandelin
Ukulele
25
What does acoustic mean?
It needs solar power
You need to plug it in
No need for electrical amplification
You need to charge it up
26
What is the largest string instrument in a symphony orchestra?
Double Bass
Violin
Viola
Cello
27
In pop songs, which statement is true?
Verses usually have the same tune, but the lyrics change for each verse.
Verses usually have a different tune, but the lyrics stay the same.
Verse and lyrics stay the same throughout.
Every verse and all the lyrics constantly change.
28
What are these called?
Mute
Chin rest
Bridge
Tuning pegs
29
What musical era are continuos most common?
Classical
Baroque
Medieval
Renaissance
30
What voice part does the violin play?
Alto
Soprano
Tenor
Bass
