Edexcel GCSE Music - 9-1 (J.S Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.5 in D Major)

Question 1

This piece is from what western classical period?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 2

What is the time signature of this piece?

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2/4

Question 3

The contrasting B section is in what key?

Accepted Answer

B minor

Question 4

The tempo marking is Allegro. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Fast

Question 5

This piece begin in what key?

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D major

Question 6

The flute and first violin form part of the...

Accepted Answer

Concertino

Question 7

The structure of this piece has elements of a fugue.What characteristics are common in a fugue?

Accepted Answer

Imitation, Subject and answer

Question 8

The harpsichord part is very fast and complex. The player might be considered...

Accepted Answer

A virtuoso

Question 9

What musical clef is this?

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Alto clef

Question 10

A fast rhythm that has two beats and contains triplet rhythms is called a...

Accepted Answer

Gigue

Question 11

What does this symbol mean?

Accepted Answer

Trill

Question 12

What is the relative major to B minor?

Accepted Answer

D major

Question 13

The fast sections of the harpsichord part play mainly...

Accepted Answer

Semi-quaver patterns

Question 14

What are the numbers at the bottom of stave for the harpsichord part?

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Figured bass

Question 15

This piece is in what form?

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Ternary

Question 16

What harmonic device is played by the harpsichord and cello?

Accepted Answer

Pedal

Question 17

What melodic device can be heard in this extract?

Accepted Answer

Rising sequence

Question 18

What instrument enters towards the end of the extract?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 19

The texture of this piece is...

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic

Question 20

What is the correct order of instruments as they enter?

Accepted Answer

Violin, Flute, Harpsichord

Questions 20