Edexcel GCSE - Samba Em Preludio

Which instrument accompanies the voice at the beginning of the song/first verse?

Which two instruments does Esperanza Spalding perform on?

What texture is used during the final verse?

What is the overall structure of Samba Em Preludio?

What is the texture at the beginning of this song?

As there is no modulation, how does Esperanza Spalding create harmonic interest?

Which rhythmic feature is used in the vocal melody?

What key is Samba Em Preludio in?

Which rhythmic features are used in this song to create musical interest?

What instrument is heard at the very beginning of the song?

Which of the following best describes the shape of the melody?

What is the style of Latin American music introduced through a specific rhythm at bar 19?

What language are the lyrics sung in?

There is a link between Samba Em Preludio and other preludes by ‘Classical’ composers. What is the link?

Which instrument has a long 31 bar solo in the middle of the song?

What is the time signature of this song?

The time signature changes during the song. What does it change to?

What type of cadence is often found in Samba Em Preludio?

Samba Em Preludio modulates to D major

Which is an example of an extended chord?

Which word best describes the text setting in the vocal melody?

What type of texture do you find at the end of the song involving two or more separate melodic lines?

Esperanza Spalding is a mezzo-soprano. What register of voice does she mainly use in her performance?

What is the tempo marking at the beginning and end of this song?

Esperanza Spalding wrote a cover version of the original. When was the original written?

What year was Samba Em Preludio released?

What album does Samba Em Preludio feature on?