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In which set work do you hear 'tremelo strings'?
Music for a while
Brandenburg Concerto
Pathetique Sonata
Defying Gravity
2
Which two composers are from the Baroque period?
Bach and Schwartz
Bach and Purcell
Bach and Beethoven
Beethoven and Williams
3
Which three instruments are used as soloists in 'Brandenburg Concerto'?
Harpsichord, violin and cello
Harpsichord, flute and violin
Flute, violin and triangle
Violin, bass and clarinet
4
What does 'articulation' mean?
The way the notes are played
The key of the music
The speed of the music
The tune in the music
5
What is an 'interval'?
An instrument
A scale
The gap between two notes
A pattern of notes
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What is a 'modulation'?
A change in tempo
A change in key
A change in pitch
A change in dynamics
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Which word is associated with texture?
Monophonic
Sequence
Flute
Pedal
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Where is a minor tonality reached in 'Defying Gravity'?
In the coda
At every chorus
In the middle
At the beginning
9
What is a 'cembalo'?
A voice type
A keyboard instrument
A string instrument
The end section of a piece
10
Which of the following words is an element of music?
Melody
Syncopation
Low
Sound
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What is a perfect cadence?
Chords 5 to 6 at the end of a phrase
Chords 4 to 1 at the end of a phrase
Chords 4 to 5 at the end of a phrase
Chords 5 to 1 at the end of a phrase
12
What does the word 'dominant' mean?
5
3
2
4
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In which year did the Classical period begin?
1850
1750
1800
1700
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What is a timpani?
A keyboard instrument
A type of musical composition
A drum
A voice
15
What does 'forte' mean?
Deep
High
Loud
Soft
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What does the word 'homophonic' mean?
One line of music
Chords
Multiple lines of music
Nice sound
17
What special guitar effect does Brian May use in 'Killer Queen'
Loud
Wah-wah pedal
Loop pedal
Distortion
18
What is a sequence?
A rhythm
Like a trill, an ornament
A pattern of notes
A long held bass note
19
Which is the highest voice type?
Soprano
Tenor
Alto
Bass
20
What type of dance is the 'Brandenburg Concerto'?
Sarabande
Tango
Waltz
Gigue
21
In which form is Beethoven's 'Pathetique Sonata'?
Ternary form
Sonata form
Verse-chorus
Binary form
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What does the term 'dynamics' refer to?
The beat of the music
The speed of the music
The volume of the music
Major or minor
23
What type of ensemble did John Williams compose his 'Star Wars' score for?
Orchestra
Brass band
String quartet
Solo piano
24
And how many do we still need to learn?
4
6
2
8
25
What does 'Allegro' mean?
Slow
Loud
Triplets
Fast
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Which of the following words is NOT an element of music?
Rhythm
Cadence
Melody
Tonality
27
How long does a minim last?
2 beats
1 beat
4 beats
3 beats
28
Which period of music is associated with the harpsichord?
Baroque
Romantic
Classical
Renaissance
29
In which period did Purcell compose 'Music for a While'?
Modern
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
30
Which family of the orchestra does the glockenspiel belong in?
String
Woodwind
Brass
Percussion
31
Which of the following terms is a type of structure?
Pedal
Ternary
Fast
High
32
What is a 'pedal' in music?
Melody
Jumping bass line
Ornament, like a trill
Long held bass note
33
What is an 'exposition'?
An instrument
A rhythmic device
The opening section in Sonata Form
The final section in Sonata Form
34
'Pathetique Sonata' is in Cminor
False
True
35
What does 'staccato' mean?
Accents
Smooth notes
Strings plucking
Detached notes
36
In which year did Purcell compose 'Music for a While'?
1692
1792
1992
1892
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What does the term 'ground bass' mean?
A repeating bass line
A bass instrument
A pedal note
A syncopated bass line
38
How many set works have we already learned?
6
8
2
4
39
Which of the following studio effects are used in 'Killer Queen'?
Flanger
Sieve
Tape loops
Fade in
40
What does 'tutti' mean?
Quiet
Bass line
Everyone playing
Melody
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Which element does the word 'syncopation' fit with?
Rhythm
Tonality
Dynamics
Melody
42
What does 'pizzicato' mean?
Shouting
Drum roll
A studio technique
Plucking on a string instrument
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What is the bass instrument called in 'Music for a While'?
Cello
Double Bass
Bass guitar
Bass viol
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What does tonality mean?
The volume of the music
The key of the music
The pitch of the music
The speed of the music
