Which 2 are correct statements

Left hand tends to play pedal notes, broken & normal chords, Right hand part plays main melody and the scalic passages.

Give 3 ways Beethoven achieves contrast in his piece

Through tempo – Grave to Allegro, Through time signatures 4/4 to 2/2, Through dynamics – sfz and ff to pp

Give 3 ways that Purcell establishes a tranquil mood in this aria.

Minor, Slow tempo, Melismatic passages.

What 2 textures used in this piece?

Imitation (Antiphony), Homophonic

Name 2 features of the harmony

Extended chords, Chromatic notes

What are the main sections in this structure?

Intro, Exposition, Development, Recapitulation, Coda

What order are the solos?

Uilleann Pipes, Whistle, Accordion, Hurdy Gurdy

Name 6 instruments from the Celtic tradition used in this piece

Fiddle, Accordian, Whistle, Hurdy Gurdy, Bodhran, Uilleann Pipes

How is the music of Star Wars appropriate for a film entitled ‘A New Hope’?

Major key, loud dynamics, fanfare and march

3 types of texture used in the piece

octaves, monophonic, homophonic

List 3 points about the main melody line created.

narrow range of notes, 2 Bars long, conjunct melody

Name the music technology techniques used in this piece.

Sample, Loop, Pad, Multi-tracking, Panning, Reverb

How does Bach emphasise the final 2 bars?

Trill in flute, pause, perfect cadence, D major chord.

Name 3 features of the rhythm

Syncopation, Dotted rhythms, Triplets

Which 2 textures are used

Counterpoint (Contrapuntal), monophonic

List 3 points about the rhythm in this piece.

Ostinatos, Dotted rhythms, Syncopation

Name the instruments in the ripieno section

violin, viola, cello, double bass, harpsichord

What are the main changes in key?

Starts Atonal, main key is D major

How does the composer brings the song to a climax towards the end?

Crescendo to ff, pause, Maestoso, rall at end, full ensemble

• Which instruments play in the introductions?

Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Tuba, Violins, Timpani

Describe the vocal melody

Low range, syllabic, Intervals of 3rds

Identify 3 key points about music technology that have been used in this.

Overdubbing, multi-tracking, Flanger, Panning

What is the time signature (metre) of the piece and what does it change to?

Starts 4/4 changes to 3/4 in the march theme.

How does the music of the rebel blockade runner represent stars shining in space?

High pitch melody, solo piccolo melody, trill used

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1
Which 2 are correct statements
Left hand tends to play pedal notes, broken & normal chords
Left hand part plays the main melody throughout
Right hand part plays main melody and the scalic passages.
Right hand part plays pedal notes and broken chords
2
Give 3 ways Beethoven achieves contrast in his piece
Through tempo – Grave to Allegro
Through time signatures 4/4 to 2/2
Through the use of scalic passages and ornaments
Through dynamics – sfz and ff to pp
3
Which musical era is Beethoven's Pathetique from?
Classical
Medieval
Romantic
Baroque
4
What other keys does the movement modulate to in section A?
Ab major
A major
B major
C major
5
What is the time signature of the piece?
3/4
2/2
2/4
4/4
6
Give 3 ways that Purcell establishes a tranquil mood in this aria.
Minor
Major
Slow tempo
Melismatic passages.
7
When was the piece composed
1888
1798
1782
1998
8
What is the structure of the main theme?
ABA Ternary
ABACA Rondo
ABC
AB Binary
9
What 2 textures used in this piece?
Heterophonic
Monophonic
Imitation (Antiphony)
Homophonic
10
Name the 2 sections of the ensemble
Ripieno
Basso continuo
Concertino
solos
11
Name 2 features of the harmony
Diatonic
Extended chords
Basso continuo
Chromatic notes
12
Who plays the first subject bar 1?
cello
flute
viola
Principle violin
13
What does colla voce mean?
Stop playing
Follow the instruments
Follow the voice
Play altogether
14
Which key is the piece in?
B minor
C major
D minor
A minor
15
What are the main sections in this structure?
Intro, Exposition, Development, Recapitulation, Coda
Intro, Exposition, Recapitulation, Coda
Intro, verse, chorus, Coda
Intro, Exposition, Recapitulation, Outro
16
What is the continuous sound called, heard at the beginning of the piece underneath the melody?
A bell
A drone
An riff
A loop
17
What order are the solos?
Uilleann Pipes, Kora, Accordion, Fiddle
Djembe, Whistle, Accordion, Hurdy Gurdy
Uilleann Pipes, Whistle, Accordion, Hurdy Gurdy
Uilleann Pipes, Whistle, Talking drum, Kora
18
Name 2 rhythmic features of the piece.
Triplets and syncopation
Triplets and cross rhythms
Triplets and Sextuplets
Polyrhythms
19
How many notes taken from this scale are in the main melody? What is this set of notes called?
Heptatonic
5
7
Pentatonic
20
What is the time signature in the piece? What does it change to?
Changes between 3/4 and 2/2
Changes between 4/4 and 3/2
Changes between 3/4 and 4/4
Changes between 3/2 and 2/2
21
Music for a while was written for which play?
Medea
Romeo and Juliet
Oedipus
Electra
22
Name 6 instruments from the Celtic tradition used in this piece
Fiddle, Accordion, Kora
Hurdy Gurdy, Bodhran, Bagpipes
Fiddle, Accordian, Whistle
Hurdy Gurdy, Bodhran, Uilleann Pipes
23
What key is the piece in?
C minor
B minor
A minor
Eb major
24
How is the music of Star Wars appropriate for a film entitled ‘A New Hope’?
Major key, loud dynamics, syncopated theme, slow tempo
Major key, loud dynamics, fanfare and march
Major key, quiet dynamics, triplets
Minor key, loud dynamics, and march theme
25
3 types of texture used in the piece
polyphonic
octaves
monophonic
homophonic
26
List 3 points about the main melody line created.
chromatic notes
narrow range of notes
2 Bars long
conjunct melody
27
Name the music technology techniques used in this piece.
Sample, Loop, Pad, Multi-tracking, Panning, distortion
Sample, Loop, Pad, Multi-tracking, wah wah pedal
Sample, Loop, Pad, Multi-tracking, flanger, Reverb
Sample, Loop, Pad, Multi-tracking, Panning, Reverb
28
How does Bach emphasise the final 2 bars?
Trill in flute, rall, perfect cadence, B major chord.
Trill in flute, pause, perfect cadence, D major chord.
Trill in flute, pause, imperfect cadence, B major chord.
Trill in viola, rit, perfect cadence, D major chord.
29
What is the tempo marking?
Andante
Presto
Allegro
Largo
30
Name 3 features of the rhythm
Syncopation
On beat rhythms
Dotted rhythms
Triplets
31
What is the key at the beginning?
D major
A major
B major
B minor
32
Which 2 textures are used
Antiphony
Counterpoint (Contrapuntal)
Heterophonic
monophonic
33
List 3 points about the rhythm in this piece.
Ostinatos
Dotted rhythms
Triplets
Syncopation
34
What notes are added to the chords to make them extended chords?
11th
5th
7th
9th
35
Name the instruments in the ripieno section
violin, viola, harpsichord
violin, viola, trumpet, double bass, harpsichord
violin, viola, cello, double bass, tuba
violin, viola, cello, double bass, harpsichord
36
What are the main changes in key?
Starts Atonal, main key is E major
Starts in B minor goes to D major
Starts Atonal, main key is Eb major
Starts Atonal, main key is D major
37
Which harmonic device is used in this piece?
Chords
Pedal note
Triplets
Syncopated rhythm
38
How does the composer brings the song to a climax towards the end?
Crescendo to ff, pause, Maestoso, rall at end, full ensemble
Crescendo to mf, Maestoso, rit at end, Violins
Diminuendo to pp, rits and ralls, full ensemble
All instruments join in, ff, trumpets, fanfare
39
Name 3 instruments from the African tradition used in this piece.
Kora
Talking Drum
Hurdy Gurdy
Djembe
40
• Which instruments play in the introductions?
Trumpets, Horns, Timpani
Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Tuba, Violins, Timpani
Tuba, Cellos, violins, Timpani
Flutes, Oboes, Trumpets, Timpani
41
What era was the Brandenburg Concerto composed in?
Romantic
Medieval
Baroque
Classical
42
What key are we in the main theme?
Ab major
Eb major
Bb major
C minor
43
Describe the vocal melody
Low range
syllabic
melismatic
Intervals of 3rds
44
Identify 3 key points about music technology that have been used in this.
Overdubbing, multi-tracking
Flanger
Delay
Panning
45
What is the time signature (metre) of the piece and what does it change to?
Starts 3/4 and goes to 4/4
Starts 4/4 changes to 3/4 in the march theme.
Starts 2/4 and goes to 4/4
starts 4/4 and goes to 6/8
46
When was Wicked first performed?
2001
2004
2002
2003
47
How does the music of the rebel blockade runner represent stars shining in space?
Low pitched melody, solo piccolo melody, trill used
High pitch melody, solo piccolo melody, trill used
Low pitched melody, lots of instruments, mordents used
High pitch melody, flute solo, violins
48
What is the time signature of the piece?
4/4 changes to 2/4
12/8 changes to 6/8
3/2 changes to 2/2
4/4 changes to 3/4
49
What is the main texture of the piece?
Homophonic
Polyphonic
Monophonic
Heterophonic
50
What main mode is used to create the melodies?
Mixolydian mode
Lydian mode
Phrygian mode
Aeolian mode
51
What period did Purcell write in?
Baroque
Medieval
Classical
Romantic
52
Where does Bossa Nova music come from?
England
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
53
When was this piece written?
1592
1782
1685
1692
54
Name 2 ornaments which are used in this piece.
mordents
Appoggiaturas
turns
trill
55
Identify at 3 key points about the melody
Mainly syllabic
Melismatic
Slides
Sequences
56
How could you describe the melody line?
disjunct
syllabic
conjunct
melismatic
57
What conventions of a lament are in this piece?
syncopated rhythms
fast tempo
slow tempo
minor key
58
Give 2 examples of virtuosic playing in the guitar part.
Ornaments & wide pitch range
Slow tempo & steady beat
Chords played underneath
Fast rhythms & fast finger picking
59
Name the guitar techniques used in this piece.
Glissando and slides
Bends and slides
Hammer ons and mordents
pull offs and vibrato
60
Name the instruments in the concertino
oboe, principle violin, harpsichord
Flute, cello, harpsichord
Flute, principle violin, viola
Flute, principle violin, harpsichord
61
Name 2 features that link it to the romantic era
Diatonic chords and minor key
extreme dynamics & music linked to an emotion
virtuoso playing, lyrical melodies & chromatic harmonies
Atonal at the start and syllabic
62
What is ground bass?
A continuous bass line played by harpsichord
A bass line played by strings
A short theme, in the bass, which is constantly repeated
A low sounding part played by brass
63
Name the features of the music that make the music Samba in style.
Triplets and dotted rhythms
Fast tempo, major key
Guitar techniques such as tremolo picking and fast arpeggios
Bossa nova, syncopated rhythm
64
Which musical genre does the music of Queen fit into?
Pop
Musical theatre
Rock
Metal
65
What is the tempo marking at the start of this track?
Free tempo
Allegro
Colla voce
Andante
66
When was Killer Queen written?
1975
1976
1974
1972
67
Which non orchestral instruments play in this piece?
Bongos, Congas, Timpani
Synthesisers, xylphone, violins
Violas, Drums, Synthesisers
Electric Guitars, Drums, Synthesisers
68
What features make the music sound upbeat/energetic?
Fast tempo, 12/8, leaps, driving bass line, guitar fills
Fast tempo, 12/8, leaps, violins, guitar fills
Fast tempo, 4/4, conjunct, driving bass line, guitar fills
Slow tempo, 12/8, leaps, driving bass line, guitar fills
69
What is the time signature?
3/4
4/4
2/4
2/2
70
Which instrument / performance techniques does Esperanza Spalding use?
flanger and reverb
hammer ons, pull offs, glissandos
wah wah and distortion
Double stopping and harmonics
71
How does the tempo change during the piece?
Use of ralls, pauses, colla voce (free tempo) used.
Use of rits and ralls
Colla Voce, Atonal at the beginning
Syncopation, rits, ralls and pauses
72
Identify 3 key points about rhythm in this piece
Syncopation
triplets
dotted rhythms
swung rhythms
73
What key does the piece finish in?
Bb major
D major
B major
Eb major
74
What 3 genres does Afro Celt Sound System merge together to create their name?
West African, Samba, Jazz
West African, Celtic, Electronic Dance Music
West African, Cuban, Jazz
West African, Celtic, Rock Music
75
What is the key and tempo of the introduction?
Bb major, steady tempo
Atonal, free time
Eb major, fast tempo
C minor, Colla voce
76
What structure is the piece in?
ABACA Rondo
ABA Ternary form
verse-chorus
AB Binary form
77
How does the tempo/ metre change from the beginning to when the bodhran enters?
Starts free tempo, moves to 2/4 time signature
Starts 3/4, moves to 2/2 time signature.
Starts free tempo, moves to 4/4 time signature
Starts 3/2, moves to 4/4 time signature.
78
What tells us the piece was composed in this era?
It has a basso continuo
It’s in Sonata form
clear melody lines and sense of key.
mainly homophonic texture
79
How could you describe the main vocal melody?
chromatic notes and disjunct
mainly syllabic with some melismatic passages
mainly melismatic with some syllabic passages
dissonant and melismatic
80
Which string techniques are used and how does this effect the mood of the song?
Arco and pizzicato
Pizzicato and slides
Pizzicato and tremolo
Triple stopping and arco
81
which melodic device is used in this piece?
pedal note
chromatic notes
dissonance
sequence
82
Who plays the answer at bar 3?
principle violin
viola
flute
cello
83
Name 2 ornaments used
trills
turns
mordents
appoggiaturas
84
What is the time signature, what does it change to?
3/3 to 2/2
4/4 to 3/4
3/4 to 4/4
4/4 to 2/2
85
What kind of vocal range does Esperanza have?
A soprano
A tenor
A higher tessitura
A lower tessitura
86
• What is a fanfare? Which 2 instrument families play a fanfare?
Celebratory theme played by brass and percussion
Call and response played by woodwind
A celebratory theme played by woodwind
A loud piece played on the brass
87
What is the structure of the piece?
AB Binary
ABA ternary
ABACA Rondo
verse-chorus
88
Name the instruments used in this piece.
Piano, drums, electric guitars, vocals
Piano, timpani, violins, vocals, electric guitar
Piano, drums, electric guitars, bass, hurdy gurdy
Piano, xylophone, electric guitars, vocals
89
What is the main texture used in this piece?
Homophonic
Heterophonic
Polyphonic
Monophonic
90
What is the structure of the movement?
Fugue
ABACA Rondo
AB Binary
ABA Ternary
91
What rhythmic devices are used in the song?
Triplets and sextuplets
Dotted rhythms, syncopation
Atonal, triplets
Triplets, syncopation
92
which ornaments are added to the vocal line when Section A comes back at the end?
turns
mordents
trills
appoggiaturas
93
Which 3 textures does the piece use?
Homophonic
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
Monophonic
94
What type of vocal song is Defying Gravity?
Duet
Trio
Quartet
Symphony
95
Describe 2 features that fit this piece into the European folk genre.
Repetition & improvised nature of solos
The use of drones and the use of static harmony
Use of modes – in this case Aeolian mode
Slow tempo
96
Describe 2 features of the harmony
diminished 7ths
Ground bass
tierce de picardie
chordal accompaniment
97
Name 3 features of this period.
harpsichord
basso continuo
Ornaments
dissonant harmonies
98
• How does Williams create a grand opening?
Trumpets, mf dynamics, minor key
Fanfare, ff loud dynamics, accented notes, major key
Fanfare, ff loud dynamics, syncopated rhythms, major key
Trombones, mp dynamics, triplets, minor key
99
What key does the piece modulate to in the middle of the piece?
B minor
A major
C major
D major
100
What 3 roles does the harpsichord play in the ensemble?
Accompanist
Director (conductor)
One of the Soloists
The only solo part
101
What is the musical structure called?
verse-chorus
AB Binary
ABA Ternary
Sonata form
102
What electronic instrument is used?
Bass guitar
Loop pedal
Synthesiser
Electric guitar
103
What tells us it was written in this era and not before?
Its heavier than the other genres
It is really loud unlike earlier music
Lots of layers unlike earlier music
Music technology like multi-tracking and guitar techniques
104
Name the 2 different tempos used in this piece
Grave
Largo
Allegro
Andante
105
Name 3 key features of the melody
Syllabic
Scalic passages (chromatic descending scale)
Arpeggios & broken chord melodies
Ornamentation (acciaccaturas, mordents, trills)
106
Describe 3 features of the rhythm.
Dotted rhythms
Continuous quavers and staccato crotchets
Syncopation
Triplets
107
Who plays the basso continuo
Harpsichord
Lute
Bass Viol
Harp
108
Name 2 features of the tempo
Rubato
Pauses
Rits
Ralls
109
What is quartal harmony?
Lots of instruments, 4 types
Harmony using intervals of 3rds
Harmony using intervals of 4ths
Wide pitch range
110
What is a lament?
An upbeat and lively piece
A dance
A passionate expression of grief or sorrow
A pop song
111
Which features show off the virtuosic playing of the performer?
diatonic and extreme dynamics
Chords containing many notes and fast rhythms
Large leaps, octaves and Wide range
Grave tempo and time signature
112
State 3 things about the tempo
Uses ralls, rits and pauses to change the tempo
ralls, rits and accented notes
Uses dynamics to gradually get louder
Slows down at times
113
What 3 things give the entire piece a sense of it being a march?
fast tempo, 3/4 metre, timpani
Syncopated rhythms, flutes and oboes
Accented notes, dotted rhythms, violins
Steady pulse, on-beat rhythms, 4/4 metre, brass & percussion
114
What key is the piece in?
C minor
C major
B minor
A minor
115
What type of orchestra plays this piece?
A string Quartet
A small Orchestra
A Large Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
116
Which 3 instruments play in the basso continuo?
harpsichord
lute
double bass
cello
117
What is the role of the backing vocals?
To add more texture and join in with the melody
Making it sound bigger and louder
Supporting main vocals, harmonising lead, emphasising lyrics
Emphasising lyrics, becoming a focus for the listener
118
Which instruments are used in the piece?
Voice, bongos, acoustic bass guitar
Voice, acoustic guitar, acoustic bass guitar
Voice, acoustic guitar, congas
Voice, synthesiser, acoustic bass guitar
119
This piece is a concerto grosso. What is a concerto grosso?
Group of soloists with orchestral accompaniment
One soloist with orchestral accompaniment
A symphonic piece
A group of soloists
120
The piece is sung in which language?
Portuguese
Spanish
English
Gaelic
121
Which instrument plays the main melody for the rebel blockade runner theme?
Piccolo
Flute
Trumpet
Horn
122
What voice is it written for?
Soprano
Tenor
Alto
Bass
123
Which melodic device is used in this piece? (e.g wondering)
triplet
pedal note
dissonance
sequence
124
Name 2 features of a gigue seen in this piece
regular beat
upbeat tempo - Allegro
andante tempo
syncopation
125
Name 3 features of the bossa nova heard in this piece.
Dotted rhythms
Minor key
Syncopation
On beat rhythms
126
What does rubato mean?
Robbed time, used to add a sense of free tempo
Fast up beat tempo
Follow the voice
slow down
127
What is different about this structure?
Lots of instruments playing all the time
It has a typical west african structure
No choruses, added build and solos
It has lots of imitation
128
Which three languages are used in this piece?
Portuguese
English
Gaelic
Maninka
129
What recurring features are there throughout the piece?
Triplets, woodwind, intervals of 3rd & 7th
Triplets, brass, accented notes, intervals of 4th & 5th
Ornaments, sequences, syllabic
Syncopated, violins, triplets
130
What is a fusion piece?
A group of all the same musical instruments.
Combining two or more musical genres or styles together
A piece of only one style of music
131
What ornament does Esperanza use to embellish the notes?
mordent
appoggiatura
turn
trill
132
Which 2 styles of music are fused together in Samba Em Preludio?
Celtic
Jazz
Latin American (Samba)
African
133
What is the purpose of the fanfare?
To be loud
To emphasise the notes
To grab the audience’s attention, ceremonial theme.
To get the audience's attention. A sombre theme
134
What harmonic device is used?
dissonance
sequence
Pedal note
chromatic notes
135
What order do the instruments come in in the intro?
Synth, Hurdy Gurdy, Vocals – in Maninka
Synth, Fiddle, Vocals – in Maninka, Djembe
Synth, Fiddle, Vocals – in Maninka, Bodhran
Synth, Talking drum, Vocals – in Maninka, Bodhran
136
How can the vocal part be described?
Lots of dissonance
Jumpy
Mainly syllabic
Mainly Melismatic
137
Which effect is used on the electric guitar?
slides
overdrive
bends
Wah wah
138
Name 2 rhythmic features seen in this piece
Triplets
Dotted rhythms
Sextuplets
Syncopation
139
What notes are in the mode used?
D-Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb-C-D
Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb-C-D-Eb
C-D-Eb-F-G-Ab-Bb-C
C-D-Eb-F-G-A-B-C
140
Name 4 percussion instruments which play in this piece.
Timpani, Xylophone, Chimes, Celeste
Wooden block, chimes, Xylophone, Timpani
Glockenspiel, triangle, tambourine, cymbals
Timpani, Glockenspiel, triangle, cymbals
141
Name 3 features of the music that make the music jazz in style.
Syncopation
Ornaments
Extended Chords
Improvised solos
142
What is the structure of the piece?
Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Outro
Intro, Verse 1, Verse 2, Solos, Verse 3, Build, Outro
Intro, Verse 1, Verse 2, Verse 3, Outro
Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Verse 3, Outro
143
Name 3 intervals used a lot in the piece?
4th, 5th, Octaves
6th, 7th, 11th
3rd, 5th, 9th
4th, 5th, 7th
144
Who were the Brandenberg Concertos composed for and how many were composed in total?
Count of Brandenburg – 3 written.
Margrave of Brandenburg – 5 written.
Margrave of Brandenburg – 6 written.
Mayor of Brandenburg – 7 written.
145
What is the key of the piece?
C minor
Bb major
Eb major
Ab major
146
What is the structure of the piece?
ABACA Rondo
ABA Ternary
AB Binary
Verse-chorus

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