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NCFE Unit 2 Music genres and composition
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1
What is a unique feature of reggae?
Melody played in a minor key
Emphasis on beats 1+3 and rhythm on the beat
Syncopated rhythms and emphasis on the backbeat
Electric guitars and Flute
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What is unique about soul music?
Sometimes singers are off key
Sometimes African percussion is used
Sometimes Brass is used
Sometimes strings are used
3
How many beats are there in a typical bar of music?
4
2
5
8
4
Distortion is the most commonly used guitar effect. Which of the following is a true statement
All of the above
The kinks slashing their speakers to get distortion
Eddie Van Hallen adding number 11 to his guitar amp
Jimmie hendrix lit his guitar on fire to get this effect
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The terms 'Major' and 'Minor' refer to what?
Happy and sad music
High notes and low notes
Loud Music and quiet music
Black keys and white keys
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Which of the following best describes 'Melody'?
Low notes which are either repeated or held out
3 notes played at the same time creating a mood
The part played by the drums
Single notes, arranged in a set order played one at a time
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What is the earliest type of consumer audio format?
MP3
Compact Disk
Tape
Vinyl
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Instrumentation refers to
Which software synth you have selected
Option to change the software instrument
How many instruments are used
What instruments are used
9
Which element is not normally present in early rap music?
Melody
Structure
Harmony
Instrumentation
10
What is the acronym that helps us remember the musical elements?
SHRIM
MYRSH
Mrs Hi(t)
Miss Hi(t)
11
What is the most important element in hip hop?
Rhythm
Structure
Instrumentation
Melody
12
What early 80's music tech development helped people program electronic music more effectively
Synthesizer
MIDI
Effects pedal
8 Track recorder
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Structure refers to the order, or the parts of a song or piece of music. Which is a structure?
Strophic
ABA
All of the above
Verse, Chorus
14
Which 1950's music tech development plays a crucial part in modern dance/electronic music?
Moog Synthesizer
Sampler
Akai drum machine
Sequencer
15
Which is an incorrect instrument family?
Woodwind, String and Brass
Wind, Bass and String
Percussion, String, Brass
Woodwind, Percussion and Brass
16
Name one folk singer
Diana Ross
David Guetta
Stevie Wonder
Bob Dylan
17
The main focus of folk music is the lyrics. Therefore what structure is used?
12 bar
Pop song structure
ABA
Strophic or verse/chorus
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Which music production/recording innovation helped musicians be more creative in the studio?
4 track home recording
8 Track reel to reel recording
Digital file sharing
Stereo recording
19
What simple structure is used extensively in early Rock n Roll (i.e. Elvis, Chuck Berry etc)
Verse/Chorus
Simple Song Structure
ABA
12 Bar Blues
20
Long held notes, short faster notes and dotted notes are descriptions of what musical element?
Rhythm
Texture
Melody
Harmony
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Which late 70's music tech innovation played a pivotal role in the development of rap & hip hop
Moog sythesizer
Drum Machine
DAW
Sequencer
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which of the following describes 'Harmony'?
All of the above
A melody with an extra accompaniment part
Two or more different notes playing at the same time
A chord progression
