GCSE Music: Vocal Music

In the Purcell, how would you describe the melody on "wondering"?

When was Sheer Heart Attack released?

What term have we applied to the very start of the melody in 'Killer Queen'

What term describes a chord with extra notes added to the triad?

Which term best describes the vocalist in the Purcell?

What sort of metre is 12/8?

What term is given to the illustration of the meaning of the text through the music itself

What is figured bass?

What term is often given to the instrumental interlude in a pop song?

What sort of a progression is A - Dm - G7 - C

Which key is NOT visited in the Purcell?

Which instruments are used in the basso continuo for our recording of the Purcell?

Which of these is the most accurate description of the word setting in the Purcell?

What is 'basso continuo'?

Purcell uses a deliberate clash on which word?

Which of these best describes the harmony of the Purcell?

What term best describes the rhythm of the "drop" passage in the Purcell?

For which word does Purcell use a series of suspensions?

Which of these ornaments is NOT used in the Purcell?

What term means a rapid variation in pitch?

How do Queen get the effect of choir singing?

How are the 'X'-headed notes performed by Freddie Mercury in 'Killer Queen'

How does Purcell represent the idea of "free the dead"

What is an antiphonal texture?

What is the highest note sung in 'Killer Queen'?

Which of these best describes the structure of 'Music for a while'

What instrument did Queen NOT use on Sheer Heart Attack?

The backing singers sometimes only sound from one speaker; what is this called?

What effect is NOT used in 'Killer Queen'

Purcell uses a melisma on which word?

The Purcell is based around a repeating bass line. What is this technique called?

What term describes wordless singing?

At the start of the Purcell, the singer uses which two pitches?

How many pianos did Queen use to record 'Killer Queen'

The word setting of 'Killer Queen' is best described as...

Who usually played the piano in Queen's songs?

What is harmonic rhythm?

What term is given to a rapidly repeated note?

Which term best describes the texture of the Purcell?

Harpsichordist often spread chords to give a sense of sustain. What is this technique called?