GCSE Edexcel MUSIC set works Quiz

Question 1

The ground bass was written for which part?

Accepted Answer

Basso continuo

Question 2

Which of the following contribute towards Queen's adventurous structure?

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2 guitar solos

Question 3

Name 3 African instruments in "Release"

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Djembe, kora, talking drum

Question 4

Which vocal range was "Music for a While" originally composed for?

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Countertenor

Question 5

The recitative sections of Defying gravity are in FREE TIME. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

tempo is dictated by the singers

Question 6

Name the 3 solo instruments in Brandenburg concerto no. 5.

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flute, violin & harpsichord

Question 7

What is the official term for a group of soloists accompanied by a small orchestra?

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Concerto Grosso

Question 8

When each part enters separately but in imitation as in the opening section, this can be called

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fugal (fugato)

Question 9

Describe the structure of Music for a While

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Ternary Form set on a ground bass

Question 10

What is the overall structure of Brandenburg concerto no. 5?

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Ternary Form (ABA)

Question 11

What is the metre of Killer Queen?

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12/8

Question 12

Name 3 celtic instruments heard in "Release"

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Hurdy gurdy, bodhran, uilleann pipes

Question 13

Describe the structure of "Pathetique".

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Sonata Form

Question 14

Which cadence ends each of the 3 main sections in Brandenburg concerto no. 5?

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Perfect cadence

Question 15

What is the main texture of the Star Wars set work?

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Homophonic

Question 16

Samba Em Preludio is based on which slow samba rhythm?

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Bossa Nova

Question 17

What do the cross headed notes in the middle of the score mean?

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Spoken not sung

Question 18

Which instrument is also played by vocalist Esperanza Spalding in S. Em Preludio?

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Acoustic bass guitar

Question 19

Within a concerto grosso, there are two sections the CONCERTINO (soloists) and the what?

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Ripieno

Question 20

Which sections contains the murky bass texture ?

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Exposition (Allegro)

Question 21

For what was "Music for a While" composed?

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The play, Oedipus Rex

Question 22

What are "ooo-oooh" and "Ahh-ah-ah" examples of?

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Vocables

Question 23

What is the tonality of "Release"?

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Modal

Question 24

The very close imitation which starts at bar 64 is known as...

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Stretto

Question 25

The texture of "Release" is mainly HOMOPHONIC, with the 28 loops creating a what?

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Layered texture

Question 26

Killer Queen is an example of ...

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Rock

Question 27

For what musical ensemble did John Williams compose Star Wars?

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Full symphony orchestra

Question 28

In what year did Afro-Celt sound system bring out "Release"?

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1999

Question 29

There is QUARTAL HARMONY in bars 1-7 of Star Wars. What does this mean?

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chords built from 4ths

Question 30

Bach completed the Brandenburg concertos in 1721, which musical period was this?

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Baroque

Question 31

During which musical period did Beethoven live?

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Classical

Question 32

Which melodic device does Freddy use on the word "Queen"?

Accepted Answer

A portamento

Question 33

Describe the accompaniment in the first 3 bars of "Defying Gravity"

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Stab chords

Question 34

Name TWO common features of John Williams' film score writing.

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Fanfares and use of leitmotifs

Question 35

What technology did Queen use to layer up the vocals and guitar parts?

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Multi-tracking

Question 36

What rhythmic device appears frequently in Defying Gravity and plays an important role?

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Syncopation

Question 37

How would you describe the vocal register of S. Em Preludio?

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Low tessitura

Question 38

What term is used when all the musicians play at the same time?

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Tutti

Question 39

In which year did Purcell 'probably' compose "Music for a While"?

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1692

Question 40

Killer Queen is in which key?

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Eb major

Question 41

Beethoven's Pathetique was composed for which instrument?

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Piano

Question 42

Upon which type of dance are the rhythms of Brandenburg concerto no. 5 based?

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Gigue

Question 43

In "Release" what language is used by the first vocalist?

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Maninka

Question 44

How many bars long is the introductory fanfare in Star Wars?

Accepted Answer

3 bars

Question 45

How would you best describe the dynamics in Pathetique?

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Very wide ranging and constantly changing

Question 46

Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 is in D major. What is the relative minor key of D major?

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B minor

Question 47

The EXPOSITION section in Pathetique is Allegro Molto e con brio, what does this mean?

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Very fast, with vigour

Question 48

What style of music is "Music for a While"?

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Incidental Vocal Music

Question 49

Which 2 instruments play the basso continuo?

Accepted Answer

Bass Viol & Harpsichord

Question 50

How does Purcell use the vocal lines to reflect the mood?

Accepted Answer

He uses examples of word painting

GCSE Edexcel MUSIC set works Quiz

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GCSE Edexcel MUSIC set works Quiz

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