Release Revision Quiz

Question 1

Which notes are the accidentals in a C minor pentatonic scale? (Choose two answers)

Accepted Answer

Eb, Bb

Question 2

How do the solos for the uilleann pipes, low whistle + hurry-gurdy differ from the vocal solos?

Accepted Answer

They are faster and cover a wider range

Question 3

To which family of instruments does the kora belong?

Accepted Answer

Harp

Question 4

How is WOMAD related to this area of study?

Accepted Answer

It has increased awareness of world music through festivals

Question 5

Which of these is NOT a Celtic instrument heard in 'Release'?

Accepted Answer

Djembe

Question 6

What is meant by the term 'loop' in electro dance music?

Accepted Answer

A section of music that is edited to repeat continuously

Question 7

Which mode is most of the melodic material based around?

Accepted Answer

Aeolian

Question 8

What is WOMAD?

Accepted Answer

World of Music, Arts and Dance

Question 9

How many different loops are there in the song 'Release'?

Accepted Answer

28

Question 10

Which two regions' traditional music influenced the song 'Release'? (Choose two answers)

Accepted Answer

Ireland, West Africa

Question 11

What is the texture for the majority of 'Release'?

Accepted Answer

Homophonic

Question 12

What is a drone?

Accepted Answer

A continuous sustained note accompanying a tune

Question 13

In which year did the album 'Volume 2: Release' first appear?

Accepted Answer

1999

Question 14

Name two ways in which uilleann pipes differ from the Scottish bagpipes. (Choose two answers)

Accepted Answer

They are softer/sweeter, Their drones can be switched in and out while playing, The air is supplied by bellows, rather than blowing, They have a wider range

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a West African instrument heard in 'Release'?

Accepted Answer

Uilleann Pipes

Question 16

Name the two languages other than English that can be heard in 'Release'. (Choose two answers)

Accepted Answer

Maninka, Irish

Question 17

What is the time signature of this piece?

Accepted Answer

4/4

Question 18

Which instrument plays using double-stopping?

Accepted Answer

Fiddle

Question 19

Which other musical genre influenced the song 'Release'?

Accepted Answer

Electronic Dance Music

Question 20

How did Sinead O'Connor contribute to the song 'Release'? (Choose two answers)

Accepted Answer

She is the female vocalist on the track, She wrote the lyrics

Release Revision Quiz

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Release Revision Quiz

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