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What statement most closely defines the 'arrangement' of a song?
The use of production techniques and effects
How long a song is overall
How a song is organised by instrumentation & structure
How well the lyrics and top line melody fit together
2
What is a top line melody?
a prominent melody within a song, usually sung
A melody that is formed within the chords
The story or theme of a song
The lyrics of a song
3
What is the unique nature of the Lydian scale?
All notes natural
A raised 7th note
A raised 4th note
A flattened 3rd and 7th note
4
How can a songwriter become inspired?
Exercise
Try or learn something new!
Discover and listen to new genres/artists etc
Take a break
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What are the notes of a B Major 7 chord?
B D F# A
B D# F# A
B D# F# A#
B Db F Ab
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What does a 7/8 time signature tell us?
8 quarter notes in a bar
8 whole notes in a bar
7 semiquavers in a bar
7 quavers in a bar
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A drum beat typical of Reggae music...
Back beat
Steppa groove
Shuffle beat
One drop
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What is reharmonisation?
Layered vocal parts singing a different note of a chord
Creating chords to a song
A counterpoint melody
Altering or substituting chords in a song
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What does a compressor do?
Takes away a section from a song
Tunes a vocal or instrument
EQ's a vocal or instrument
Decreases dynamic range
10
In the key of C, what chords are represented by the roman numerals: I vi IV V
C Am F G
Am C F G
C A G F
Am F C G
11
Who is Elton John's lyrical partner?
Bernie Taupin
Jerome Leiber
Paul McCartney
Max Martin
12
What does the 'Performing Right Society' (PRS) do?
Specialises in artist development
Collects performance royalties for songwriters & publishers
Distributes a songwriters music
Licenses your music to TV and film companies
13
Name the effect that when added, makes a voice or instrument sound like it is in a hall or room
Reverb
Distortion
Compression
Delay
14
What information does the circle of fifths NOT give us?
Key Signature
Time Signature
Relative Minor
Enharmonic Equivalent Keys
15
When writing music to a brief, what resource can help you write more on target?
A music lawyer
Advanced DAW skills
Reference tracks
Advanced music theory knowledge
16
What is the following rhyme scheme?
XAXA
ABCA
AABB
ABAB
17
What style of music is usually associated with double kick drum?
Folk
Pop
Metal
Reggae
18
A technique used in lyric writing to give an object or thing a human like quality
Rhyme Scheme
Metaphor
Simile
Personification
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How can a songwriter best promote themselves?
Create, share and refer people to a showreel
Go to networking events
Develop an online social media platform
Be prolific and release music regularly
20
What is the name given to a single tone that plays consistently whilst chords change?
An ostinato
A drone
An inversion
Counterpoint
21
What is another name for the 'Natural Minor' scale?
Locrian Mode
Aeolian Mode
Relative Major
Harmonic Minor
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What are the benefits of collaboration with regards to songwriting?
To gain objective and constructive criticism
Draw from new ideas/experiences
A larger skill set to work with
Open the opportunity of fan base merging
23
Part of a song which usually repeats and summarises the theme
Pre Chorus
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
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What is the key signature for D Major?
Five flats - B, E, A, D, G
Three sharps - F, C, G
One sharp - F
Two sharps - F, C
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What is a metaphor?
A comparison not using 'like' or 'as'
A word formed from it's sound: i.e. 'Buzz'
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
An exaggerated statement not to be taken literally
