GCSE Music: Music For a While

How long is the Basso Continuo?

What are all of Music For a While’s modulations?

What type of harmonies are prominent in Music For a While?

What is the Tonic Key of Music For a While?

On which word do suspensions feature?

Who is the composer of Music For a While?

What is Tierce di Picardi?

In what other piece we have studied does imitation feature heavily?

What Tempo marking would be most appropriate for Music For a While?

On which word does strong melisma feature?

What is ‘Da Capo Aria’

The harpsichordist arpeggiates an A Minor chord to conclude. Why do they do this?

Whinch of these ornaments do not feature in Music For a While?

What is the structure of Music For a While?

On what word does ‘Tierce di Picardi’ feature?

On what notes do the Basso Continuo commence and conclude?

A brief modulation occurs near the end. What is the name of the key and why does it modulate?

NO SCORES ALLOWED! - Where does descending sequence occur?

How long are the Soprano’s phrase-lengths in Music For a While?

What is Purcells recurring technique used throughout his works?

In what musical era was Music For a While composed?

Imitation features between what instruments?

What relation is E minor to A minor?