UoN A Cappella Music Theory Quiz - March

Question 1

Which voice part would typically sing in this range?

Accepted Answer

Tenor

Question 2

Is the VP using more Rimshots (K) or Snares (Pf) here? (Clip starts at 0:48)

Accepted Answer

Snares (Pf)

Question 3

What element of the mix are the Basses singing here? (Clip starts at 0:55)

Accepted Answer

The Background Chords

Question 4

Which voice part would typically sing in this range?

Accepted Answer

Alto

Question 5

What order are the parts coming in here? (Clip starts at 0:44)

Accepted Answer

Tenors AND Basses, Altos, Sopranos

Question 6

OK OK What actually is a Bass?

Accepted Answer

A low pitched male part

Question 7

What are Alto parts most famously riddled with?

Accepted Answer

The same weird notes, The (weird) harmony

Question 8

And finally, what's this beat? (B = Bass drum, ts = Hi Hat, K = Rimshot, Pf = Snare) Clip starts at 4:00

Accepted Answer

B ts ts BK ts ts B

Question 9

What other voice part is the Soprano singing in harmony with here? (Clip from 10 - 19s)

Accepted Answer

Altos

Question 10

Which voice part would typically sing in this range?

Accepted Answer

Bass

Question 11

Which voice part would typically sing in this range?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

Question 12

Focusing on VP now: Is the VP using Rimshots (K) or Snares (Pf) on the fourth beat of the bars here?

Accepted Answer

Rimshots (K)

Question 13

When do the Tenors come in here? (Clip starts at 1:28)

Accepted Answer

After the Basses

Question 14

What direction is the Soprano line going here?

Accepted Answer

It's staying the same (Horizontal)

Question 15

What element of the mix are the Tenors singing here? (Clip starts at 0:55)

Accepted Answer

The Background Riff (repeating melodic idea)

Question 16

What is a Soprano?

Accepted Answer

A high pitch female voice part

Question 17

What beat is the VP doing here? (B = Bass drum, ts = Hi Hat, K = Rimshot, Pf = Snare) Clip starts at 2:00

Accepted Answer

B ts Pf ts B ts Pf ts

Question 18

What is an Alto?

Accepted Answer

A low pitch female voice part

Question 19

How would you describe the Alto part here? (Clip starts at 1:14)

Accepted Answer

They have the melody

Question 20

What is a Tenor?

Accepted Answer

A high pitch male part

Question 21

What part(s) are we missing that could also be part of an A Cappella ensemble?

Accepted Answer

Baritones (inbetween Tenors and Basses), Vocal Percussion (Beatbox), Mezzos (inbetween Sopranos and Altos)

Question 22

What is a B a s s ?

Accepted Answer

The worst dudes, The coolest dudes, The chillest dudes, The best dudes

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