•Name the instrument and playing technique heard at the start of the excerpt. (2).
•Name the type of chord played in the introduction. (1).
•Major Minor Diminished Augmented
•Question Two
•Which of the following terms best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1).
•Antiphonal In Octaves In Unison Polyphonic
•Which of the following describes the interval between the words “and” and “see”? (1).
•Fifth Sixth Seventh Octave
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in this excerpt? (1).
•SATB ATB TTB SAT
•Question Three
•Name the three instruments playing in the introduction to this excerpt. (2).
•Name the cadence. (1).
•Question Four
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1).
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1).
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1).
•The first section is played twice. Give two ways in which the start of the next section contrasts with the repeated section. (2).
•Question Five
•What is the time signature of this music? (1).
•On which beat or beats of the bar are the chords played? (1).
•Name the family of instruments which plays the opening melody. (1).
•Which of the following matches the rhythm of the beginning of the melody? (1).
•X X X XX X X XX X X
•X X XX XX X X XX XX
•XX X XX X XX X X
•Question Six
•Describe the first chord and how it is played. (1).
•Name the first cadence heard. (1).
•Describe the Italian term used for the tempo. (1).
•What type of piece is this? (1)
•Concerto Waltz Sonata Symphony
•Describe the tonality of this excerpt (1).
•Beethoven's ??? Pathetique
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument playing in this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best describes the melodic movement of the opening phrase? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•Glenn Miller-In The Mood
•Question Two
•Name two playing techniques which can be heard in the piano part in the introduction. (2)
•What does the lead guitar play in relation to the first two verses? (2)
•What playing technique can be heard in the bass guitar (1).
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•We Are The Champions-Queen
•Question Three
•Name the interval sung between the two words “it” and “sad”. (1)
•Second Third Fourth Fifth
•Name the instrument and playing technique playing the percussion part at the start. (2)
•How many bars are played before the guitar enters? (1)
•The first chord is I. What are the next three? (3)
•What is the type of structure used? (1)
•Rondo Strophic Song Structure Binary
•The Beatles - Hey Jude
•Question Four
•You will hear two excerpts. Each is the piano solo. Comment on each referring to rhythm, metre,
harmony, tonality, texture, melody and structure. (6)
•Haydn - Sonata No.50 in D major Hob.XVI:37
•Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 6 in Db Major
•Question Five
•Name the two unpitched percussion instruments heard in this excerpt. (2)
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1)
•Swingle Singers-Mission Impossible
•Question Six
•Name the melody instrument heard throughout the excerpt. (1)
•Which of the following can be heard in the excerpt? Select three answers. (3)
•Syncopation Trill Accicatura Dissonance
•Con Arco Crescendo Modulation Hemiola
•Schoenberg Violin Concerto
•Question One
•Which of these is used in the melody? (1)
•Modulation Sequence Augmentation
•Which of the following matches the rhythm of the opening melody? (1)
•xx xx xx xxx xx xx xx xxx
•xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
•xx xx xxx xx xx xxx xx xx
•xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xx
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•The tonic key is F major. The second phrase of the melody is in a different key. Which of the following matches the second phrase?
•Dominant Relative Minor Subdominant Parallel Minor
•Dave Brubeck Quartet Blue Rondo à la Turk
•Question Two
•Which of the following dynamic markings best fits the opening chord? (1)
•pp mp fp ff
•Name the melody instrument. (1)
•The melody contains two phrases. Complete the following sentence to compare them using one of the options below.
•The two phrases are……………
•based on one chord
•completely different
•in different keys
•the same
•Name two playing techniques in the accompanying string instruments. (2)
•Dangerous Moonlight
•Question Three
•Name two instruments heard in the opening section of the excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best fits the form of the opening instrumental passage?
•A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 B1 A3 B2 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2
•Four chords link the opening instrumental passage with the vocal section. Give two ways in which
this link contrasts with what has gone before. (2)
•A-Ha - Take On Me
•Question Four
•The excerpt starts with a repeated pattern. How many times is this played in the excerpt? (1)
•Name the two cadences heard in this excerpt. (2)
•Which Italian term best describes the tempo of this excerpt? (1)
•You should comment on this excerpt, referring to rhythm, melody, structure, texture and
instrumental techniques. (5)
•The Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium
•Question One
•Name the instrument heard at the start of the excerpt. (1).
•Name two other instruments heard in the introduction. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1).
•antiphonal octaves unison polyphonic
•Name the interval between the singer’s opening notes. (1).
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in this excerpt? (1).
•SATB SSAA SAAT AATT
•Name the cadence heard when the excerpt stops – 37secs (1).
•Händel - Hallelujah Chorus
•Question Two
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1).
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1).
•Give two ways in which the two vocal sections contrast. (2).
•Name one instrument from each of the cultures heard in this excerpt. (2).
•Bhangra Knights
•Question Three
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1).
•On which beat or beats of the bar are the chords played? (1).
•Name the woodwind instruments heard in the opening melody. (2).
•Draw the shape of the first nine notes of the vocal melody. (1).
•Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
•Question Four
•Name the first two instruments heard. (2).
•Describe the first chord and how it is played. (2).
•Name the cadence heard in the extract. (1).
•Which of the following best describes the rhythm played by the trumpets? (1).
•x x x______ x x x_______
•xx xx xx__________ xx xx xx________
•xx x________ xx ___________
•Aaron Copland - Fanfare For The Common Man
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt?(1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument playing in this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of the vocals? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
• Let's Fall In Love
•Question Two
•Describe the opening chord and how it is played. (2)
•Name an effect which can be heard in the vocals. (1)
•Compare what the lead guitar plays in the first and second verses. (2)
•Describe the what the harp plays at during the bridge. (2)
•I Will Survive
•Question Three
•What instrument plays the introduction? (1)
•What playing techniques are used in this instrument? (2)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•What other two instruments can be heard in this excerpt? (1)
•Which of the following best describes the vocal arrangement in this excerpt?
•SATB AATT TTBB TTTB
•The Ink Spots - Slap that Bass
•Question Four
•Which of these is the correct interval between the a) first two notes of the melody and b) the last
two notes of the melody? (2)
•Second Minor 3rd Fifth Sixth Minor 7th
•Describe what happens to the dynamics, texture and timbre in the excerpt and the effect this has.
(4)
•Name the instrument playing the counter melody (1)
•Jurassic Park / Main Theme
•Question Five
•How many bars are there in the introduction? (1)
•Name the chord pattern which is used throughout the song. The first chord is I/Tonic. (3)
•Which of the following best describes the structure? (1)
•Rondo Binary Strophic Through Composed
•Which instrument is playing the counter melody? (1)
•Name the two percussion instruments. (2)
•Bob Dylan - Hurricane
•Question One
•Comment on the following: rhythm, metre, tonality, texture, melody and structure. (6).
•Bach Prelude
•Question Two
•Name two pitched instruments heard in this excerpt. (2).
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1).
•Choral Antiphonal Canonic Polyphonic
•Which of the following best describes the vocal arrangement? (1).
•SAA SAT STB AAA
•Which of the following can be heard in this excerpt? (3)
•Call and Response Counter Melody Modulation
•Hemiola Riff Rallentando
•Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
•Question Three
•Name the ornament played in the opening bars. (1).
•Which of the following rhythms best matches the melody? (1).
•xxxx x xxx xxx x xxxx xxxx xx xx
•Which of the following best describes the melodic movement? (1).
•Triadic Chromatic Scalic Pentatonic
•Beethoven Piano Sonata #1 In F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 - 1. Allegro
•Question Four
•Which term best describes the tonality of this piece? (1).
•Which term best describes the melody of this piece? (1).
•Diatonic Chromatic Scalic Triadic
•Describe the dynamics of the first four bars. (2).
•Name the melody instrument. (1)
•Name two playing techniques heard used by this instrument. (2).
•Sonatina by Peter Maxwell Davies
•Question Five
•Name two instruments heard in the introduction. (2).
•Describe the structure of this piece. (1).
•What compositional devices are used to link the sections of this piece? (2).
•Grease - Summer Nights
•Question One
•Name two instruments heard in the opening section of this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best fits the form of the excerpt? (1)
•A B A2 B2 A3 B3 A B A C A D A A2 B B2 A A2
•Give two ways in which the final section contrasts with the previous sections. (2)
•Describe the cadence heard at the end of each section. (1)
•Bach- minuet in G major
•Question Two
• This section opens with a repeated bass pattern. How many times is this played during the
excerpt? (1).
• Which Italian term best describes the tempo of this excerpt? (1).
•Describe what the guitar and drums do in relation to the bass guitar. (2).
•The White Stripes - 'Seven Nation Army
•Question Three
•Comment on these excerpts referring to rhythm, metre, texture, melody, structure and timbre.
(6 each).
•Indiana Jones Theme Song
•Punjabi Bhangra Music
•Franz Liszt - Piano ??? No. 2 in A major - S. 125
•Consider Yourself - Oliver!
•Question One
•Which of the following best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1)
•Antiphonal Octaves Unison Polyphonic
•Which of the following describes the interval used between the word “baby”? (1)
•Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in this excerpt? (1)
•AATB TTBB SATB ATTB
•Name the cadence at the end of the introduction. (1)
•Coney Island Baby
•Question Two
•Name the playing technique used in the cello at the start of the extract. (1)
•What is the time signature of the excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Which of these two terms best describes the fast passages in the violin? (2)
•Scalic Conjunct Arpeggio Disjunct
•Give two compositional devices which the composer uses to build tension. (2)
•Mendelssohn Violin Concerto 1-1
•Question Three
•Which Italian term for tempo may be used for the opening of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•Name the instrument first heard in the introduction. (1)
•Name the playing technique used in the trumpet. (1)
•Name the type of texture used in the opening of the excerpt. (1)
•Rhapsody in blue
•Question Four
•Describe the first chord and how it is played. (1)
•What percussion instrument is used at the start of this extract? (1)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the extract. (1)
•Describe the tonality of this excerpt. (1)
•Describe how dynamics are used in this excerpt. (3)
•The Magnificent Seven - Elmer Bernstein
•Question Five
•What is the time signature of this excerpt. (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument heard in this excerpt. (1)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of the vocals?
•Chromatic Conjunct Disjunct Triadic
•How does the opening instrumental section contrast with the instrumental section heard at the end
of the excerpt? (3)
•Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What Italian term for tempo could be used to describe this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind, one brass and one tuned percussion instrument heard in this extract. (3)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of this excerpt? (1)
•Chromatic Scalic Pentatonic Triadic
•Which of the following two terms best describes the development of the melody in this excerpt? (1)
•Augmentation Diminuation Inversion Modulation
•E.T. Theme Song
•Question Two
•What two playing techniques can be heard in the guitar part in the introduction? (2)
•Describe what the lead guitar and drums play in relation to the repeated line “talking ‘bout my
generation.” (2)
•What playing technique can be heard in the bass guitar part? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•The Who - My Generation
•Question Three
•Name the interval sung between the words “he” and “plays”.
•Second Minor Third Third Fourth
•Compare the first and second verses referring to texture, melody and timbre. (6)
•Which of the following best matches the voices heard in the extract? (1)
•SATB AATB TTBB TTTB
•Everybody Wants To Be A Cat
Question Four
•Name the instrument and playing technique of the melody instrument. (2)
•Which Italian term for tempo best fits this extract? (1)
•How many bars are played before the clarinet enters? (1)
•What type of piece is this an example of? (1)
•Sonata Symphony Concerto Minuet
•Elgar ??? 1st Movement
•Question Five
•The first chord is I. What are the next three chords? (3)
•Complete the sentence: The bass guitar in the introduction descends ….. (1)
•In Thirds Chromatically In Octaves In Fourths
•What are the differences between the two guitar parts heard after the introduction? (2)
•Describe the relationship between the lead and backing vocals in this excerpt. (2)
•The Kinks " Waterloo Sunset
•Question One
•Comment on each of these excerpts referring to rhythm, metre, tempo, harmony, tonality, melody and structure. (14)
•Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody no.2
•Franz Liszt - Liebestraum
•Question Two
•Name the brass instrument heard at the beginning of this excerpt. (2)
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1)
•Name the string instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•The first chord is I. What are the next five chords? (5)
•The Andrews Sisters - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
•Question Three
•Name the melody instrument at the start of the extract. (1)
•Which of the following can be heard in this excerpt? Select three answers. (3)
•Glissando Drone Arpeggio
•Crescendo Ground Bass Hemiola
•Describe the tonality of this excerpt. (1)
•Claude Debussy, Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune
•Question Four
•Which two rhythmic devices are used in this extract? (2)
•Name two unpitched percussion instruments heard in the introduction. (2)
•Which of the following terms describes the melodic movement in the chorus? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•Which of the following phrases matches the first phrase of the chorus? (1)
•xxx xxx xx xx xx
•xx xx xx xxx xxx
•xxx xx xxx xx xx
•West Side Story America
•Question Five
•The tonic key is minor. The first modulation goes into the…. (1)
•Relative major Dominant Parralel major
•Name the instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•Describe the texture used in this excerpt. (2)
•Describe the melodic movement of this excerpt. (2)
•Bach
•Question One
•Name the instrument heard on the word “Stop” the first time it is sung. (1)
•Which of the following best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1)
•Antiphonal Octaves Unison Polyphonic
•What is the interval between the words “of” and “love”? (1)
•Which of the following describes the use melodic movement of the vocals? (1)
•Scalic Triadic Chromatic Pentatonic
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in the excerpt? (1)
•SAT SAA STB AAA
•Diana Ross & The Supremes - Stop In The Name Of Love
•Question Two
•Name the instrument heard in the introduction. (1)
•Name the playing technique heard when the trumpets play the theme. (1)
•Which two playing techniques are heard in the strings after the introduction? (2)
•The theme is heard three times. How is it developed each time. (6)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the extract? (1)
•Harry Potter: Theme Song (Hedwig's Theme)
•Question Three
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Which two instruments are heard in this extract? (1)
•Describe the structure of this excerpt? (1)
•Describe the texture of this excerpt? (1)
•The A section is heard twice. How is the accompaniment developed the second time? (2)
•Saint Saens: Carnival of the Animals~L'Elephant (The Elephant)
•Question Four
•What is the time signature of the music? (1)
•On which beat of the bar do the drums enter? (1)
•Describe the tempo of the introduction. (1)
•Name the interval between the words “to” and “love”. (1)
•Which of the following two best describes the relationship between the lead and backing vocals in this extract? (1)
•Unison Antiphonal Octaves Call and Response Layered Imitative
•Queen - Somebody To Love
•Question Five
•Name the melodic device heard in the opening bars. (1)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the first section. (1)
•Describe the modulation heard in this piece. (1)
•What is the structure of this extract? (1)
•What is the time signature of this extract. (1)
•What is the final cadence in this extract. (1)
•How does the second section contrast with the first? (3)
•Chopin Minute Valse
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name two string instruments heard in this extract. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•What playing technique can be heard in the string accompaniment? (1)
•Johann Strauss - Vienna Waltz
•Question Two
•Name two effects which can be heard in the guitar part before the voices enter. (2)
•Describe what the lead guitar plays in relation to the vocals. (1)
•Describe what the drums play in relation to the vocals. (1)
•Which of these terms best fits the guitar solo? (1)
•Pentatonic Chromatic Triadic Scalic
•Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
•Question Three
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•What does the bass guitar play during the verse? (1)
•What woodwind instrument can be heard during the introduction. (1)
•Name the interval sung between the words “and” and “green”. (1)
•What structure is used in this excerpt? (1)
•Strophic Song Form Ternary Rondo
•Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
•Question Four
•Which of these is the correct interval sung between the two syllables of “mambo”? (1)
•Second Third Fourth Fifth
•Which of the following can be heard in each verse? (1)
•Augmentation Diminution
Modulation Sequence
•Name the instrument playing the bass line and the playing technique. (2)
•Dean Martin - Papa Loves Mambo
• Question Five
•How many bars are there in the introduction? (1)
•The first chord of the verse is I. What are the next three chords? (3)
•Name the compositional device used between the lead and the backing vocals. (1)
•Name the woodwind instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•Name the interval heard between the words “stood” and “still”. (1)
•Da Doo Ron Ron-The Crystals
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument playing in this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best describes the melodic movement of the opening phrase? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•Glenn Miller-In The Mood
•Question Two
•Name two playing techniques which can be heard in the piano part in the introduction. (2)
•What does the lead guitar play in relation to the first two verses? (2)
•What playing technique can be heard in the bass guitar (1).
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•We Are The Champions-Queen
•Question Three
•Name the interval sung between the two words “it” and “sad”. (1)
•Second Third Fourth Fifth
•Name the instrument and playing technique playing the percussion part at the start. (2)
•How many bars are played before the guitar enters? (1)
•The first chord is I. What are the next three? (3)
•What is the type of structure used? (1)
•Rondo Strophic Song Structure Binary
•The Beatles - Hey Jude
•Question Four
•You will hear two excerpts. Each is the piano solo. Comment on each referring to rhythm, metre,
harmony, tonality, texture, melody and structure. (6)
•Haydn - Sonata No.50 in D major Hob.XVI:37
•Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 6 in Db Major
•Question Five
•Name the two unpitched percussion instruments heard in this excerpt. (2)
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1)
•Swingle Singers-Mission Impossible
•Question Six
•Name the melody instrument heard throughout the excerpt. (1)
•Which of the following can be heard in the excerpt? Select three answers. (3)
•Syncopation Trill Accicatura Dissonance
•Con Arco Crescendo Modulation Hemiola
•Schoenberg Violin Concerto
•Question One
•Which of these is used in the melody? (1)
•Modulation Sequence Augmentation
•Which of the following matches the rhythm of the opening melody? (1)
•xx xx xx xxx xx xx xx xxx
•xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx xxx
•xx xx xxx xx xx xxx xx xx
•xxx xxx xxx xx xxx xxx xxx xx
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•The tonic key is F major. The second phrase of the melody is in a different key. Which of the following matches the second phrase?
•Dominant Relative Minor Subdominant Parallel Minor
•Dave Brubeck Quartet Blue Rondo à la Turk
•Question Two
•Which of the following dynamic markings best fits the opening chord? (1)
•pp mp fp ff
•Name the melody instrument. (1)
•The melody contains two phrases. Complete the following sentence to compare them using one of the options below.
•The two phrases are……………
•based on one chord
•completely different
•in different keys
•the same
•Name two playing techniques in the accompanying string instruments. (2)
•Dangerous Moonlight
•Question Three
•Name two instruments heard in the opening section of the excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best fits the form of the opening instrumental passage?
•A1 A2 B1 B2 B3 A1 A2 B1 A3 B2 A1 B1 B2 B3 B4 A1 A2 A3 B1 B2
•Four chords link the opening instrumental passage with the vocal section. Give two ways in which
this link contrasts with what has gone before. (2)
•A-Ha - Take On Me
•Question Four
•The excerpt starts with a repeated pattern. How many times is this played in the excerpt? (1)
•Name the two cadences heard in this excerpt. (2)
•Which Italian term best describes the tempo of this excerpt? (1)
•You should comment on this excerpt, referring to rhythm, melody, structure, texture and
instrumental techniques. (5)
•The Carnival of the Animals: The Aquarium
•Question One
•Name the instrument heard at the start of the excerpt. (1).
•Name two other instruments heard in the introduction. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1).
•antiphonal octaves unison polyphonic
•Name the interval between the singer’s opening notes. (1).
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in this excerpt? (1).
•SATB SSAA SAAT AATT
•Name the cadence heard when the excerpt stops – 37secs (1).
•Händel - Hallelujah Chorus
•Question Two
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1).
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1).
•Give two ways in which the two vocal sections contrast. (2).
•Name one instrument from each of the cultures heard in this excerpt. (2).
•Bhangra Knights
•Question Three
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1).
•On which beat or beats of the bar are the chords played? (1).
•Name the woodwind instruments heard in the opening melody. (2).
•Draw the shape of the first nine notes of the vocal melody. (1).
•Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street
•Question Four
•Name the first two instruments heard. (2).
•Describe the first chord and how it is played. (2).
•Name the cadence heard in the extract. (1).
•Which of the following best describes the rhythm played by the trumpets? (1).
•x x x______ x x x_______
•xx xx xx__________ xx xx xx________
•xx x________ xx ___________
•Aaron Copland - Fanfare For The Common Man
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt?(1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument playing in this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of the vocals? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
• Let's Fall In Love
•Question Two
•Describe the opening chord and how it is played. (2)
•Name an effect which can be heard in the vocals. (1)
•Compare what the lead guitar plays in the first and second verses. (2)
•Describe the what the harp plays at during the bridge. (2)
•I Will Survive
•Question Three
•What instrument plays the introduction? (1)
•What playing techniques are used in this instrument? (2)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•What other two instruments can be heard in this excerpt? (1)
•Which of the following best describes the vocal arrangement in this excerpt?
•SATB AATT TTBB TTTB
•The Ink Spots - Slap that Bass
•Question Four
•Which of these is the correct interval between the a) first two notes of the melody and b) the last
two notes of the melody? (2)
•Second Minor 3rd Fifth Sixth Minor 7th
•Describe what happens to the dynamics, texture and timbre in the excerpt and the effect this has.
(4)
•Name the instrument playing the counter melody (1)
•Jurassic Park / Main Theme
•Question Five
•How many bars are there in the introduction? (1)
•Name the chord pattern which is used throughout the song. The first chord is I/Tonic. (3)
•Which of the following best describes the structure? (1)
•Rondo Binary Strophic Through Composed
•Which instrument is playing the counter melody? (1)
•Name the two percussion instruments. (2)
•Bob Dylan - Hurricane
•Question One
•Comment on the following: rhythm, metre, tonality, texture, melody and structure. (6).
•Bach Prelude
•Question Two
•Name two pitched instruments heard in this excerpt. (2).
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1).
•Choral Antiphonal Canonic Polyphonic
•Which of the following best describes the vocal arrangement? (1).
•SAA SAT STB AAA
•Which of the following can be heard in this excerpt? (3)
•Call and Response Counter Melody Modulation
•Hemiola Riff Rallentando
•Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
•Question Three
•Name the ornament played in the opening bars. (1).
•Which of the following rhythms best matches the melody? (1).
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•Which of the following best describes the melodic movement? (1).
•Triadic Chromatic Scalic Pentatonic
•Beethoven Piano Sonata #1 In F Minor, Op. 2, No. 1 - 1. Allegro
•Question Four
•Which term best describes the tonality of this piece? (1).
•Which term best describes the melody of this piece? (1).
•Diatonic Chromatic Scalic Triadic
•Describe the dynamics of the first four bars. (2).
•Name the melody instrument. (1)
•Name two playing techniques heard used by this instrument. (2).
•Sonatina by Peter Maxwell Davies
•Question Five
•Name two instruments heard in the introduction. (2).
•Describe the structure of this piece. (1).
•What compositional devices are used to link the sections of this piece? (2).
•Grease - Summer Nights
•Question One
•Name two instruments heard in the opening section of this excerpt. (2)
•Which of the following best fits the form of the excerpt? (1)
•A B A2 B2 A3 B3 A B A C A D A A2 B B2 A A2
•Give two ways in which the final section contrasts with the previous sections. (2)
•Describe the cadence heard at the end of each section. (1)
•Bach- minuet in G major
•Question Two
• This section opens with a repeated bass pattern. How many times is this played during the
excerpt? (1).
• Which Italian term best describes the tempo of this excerpt? (1).
•Describe what the guitar and drums do in relation to the bass guitar. (2).
•The White Stripes - 'Seven Nation Army
•Question Three
•Comment on these excerpts referring to rhythm, metre, texture, melody, structure and timbre.
(6 each).
•Indiana Jones Theme Song
•Punjabi Bhangra Music
•Franz Liszt - Piano ??? No. 2 in A major - S. 125
•Consider Yourself - Oliver!
•Question One
•Which of the following best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1)
•Antiphonal Octaves Unison Polyphonic
•Which of the following describes the interval used between the word “baby”? (1)
•Third Fourth Fifth Sixth
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in this excerpt? (1)
•AATB TTBB SATB ATTB
•Name the cadence at the end of the introduction. (1)
•Coney Island Baby
•Question Two
•Name the playing technique used in the cello at the start of the extract. (1)
•What is the time signature of the excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Which of these two terms best describes the fast passages in the violin? (2)
•Scalic Conjunct Arpeggio Disjunct
•Give two compositional devices which the composer uses to build tension. (2)
•Mendelssohn Violin Concerto 1-1
•Question Three
•Which Italian term for tempo may be used for the opening of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•Name the instrument first heard in the introduction. (1)
•Name the playing technique used in the trumpet. (1)
•Name the type of texture used in the opening of the excerpt. (1)
•Rhapsody in blue
•Question Four
•Describe the first chord and how it is played. (1)
•What percussion instrument is used at the start of this extract? (1)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the extract. (1)
•Describe the tonality of this excerpt. (1)
•Describe how dynamics are used in this excerpt. (3)
•The Magnificent Seven - Elmer Bernstein
•Question Five
•What is the time signature of this excerpt. (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind and one brass instrument heard in this excerpt. (1)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of the vocals?
•Chromatic Conjunct Disjunct Triadic
•How does the opening instrumental section contrast with the instrumental section heard at the end
of the excerpt? (3)
•Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What Italian term for tempo could be used to describe this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name one woodwind, one brass and one tuned percussion instrument heard in this extract. (3)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement of this excerpt? (1)
•Chromatic Scalic Pentatonic Triadic
•Which of the following two terms best describes the development of the melody in this excerpt? (1)
•Augmentation Diminuation Inversion Modulation
•E.T. Theme Song
•Question Two
•What two playing techniques can be heard in the guitar part in the introduction? (2)
•Describe what the lead guitar and drums play in relation to the repeated line “talking ‘bout my
generation.” (2)
•What playing technique can be heard in the bass guitar part? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•The Who - My Generation
•Question Three
•Name the interval sung between the words “he” and “plays”.
•Second Minor Third Third Fourth
•Compare the first and second verses referring to texture, melody and timbre. (6)
•Which of the following best matches the voices heard in the extract? (1)
•SATB AATB TTBB TTTB
•Everybody Wants To Be A Cat
Question Four
•Name the instrument and playing technique of the melody instrument. (2)
•Which Italian term for tempo best fits this extract? (1)
•How many bars are played before the clarinet enters? (1)
•What type of piece is this an example of? (1)
•Sonata Symphony Concerto Minuet
•Elgar ??? 1st Movement
•Question Five
•The first chord is I. What are the next three chords? (3)
•Complete the sentence: The bass guitar in the introduction descends ….. (1)
•In Thirds Chromatically In Octaves In Fourths
•What are the differences between the two guitar parts heard after the introduction? (2)
•Describe the relationship between the lead and backing vocals in this excerpt. (2)
•The Kinks " Waterloo Sunset
•Question One
•Comment on each of these excerpts referring to rhythm, metre, tempo, harmony, tonality, melody and structure. (14)
•Franz Liszt - Hungarian Rhapsody no.2
•Franz Liszt - Liebestraum
•Question Two
•Name the brass instrument heard at the beginning of this excerpt. (2)
•Which term best describes the texture of the vocal parts? (1)
•Name the string instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•The first chord is I. What are the next five chords? (5)
•The Andrews Sisters - Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
•Question Three
•Name the melody instrument at the start of the extract. (1)
•Which of the following can be heard in this excerpt? Select three answers. (3)
•Glissando Drone Arpeggio
•Crescendo Ground Bass Hemiola
•Describe the tonality of this excerpt. (1)
•Claude Debussy, Prélude à l'Après-midi d'un faune
•Question Four
•Which two rhythmic devices are used in this extract? (2)
•Name two unpitched percussion instruments heard in the introduction. (2)
•Which of the following terms describes the melodic movement in the chorus? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•Which of the following phrases matches the first phrase of the chorus? (1)
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•xx xx xx xxx xxx
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•West Side Story America
•Question Five
•The tonic key is minor. The first modulation goes into the…. (1)
•Relative major Dominant Parralel major
•Name the instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•Describe the texture used in this excerpt. (2)
•Describe the melodic movement of this excerpt. (2)
•Bach
•Question One
•Name the instrument heard on the word “Stop” the first time it is sung. (1)
•Which of the following best describes the vocal performance in this excerpt? (1)
•Antiphonal Octaves Unison Polyphonic
•What is the interval between the words “of” and “love”? (1)
•Which of the following describes the use melodic movement of the vocals? (1)
•Scalic Triadic Chromatic Pentatonic
•Which of the following best fits the group of singers in the excerpt? (1)
•SAT SAA STB AAA
•Diana Ross & The Supremes - Stop In The Name Of Love
•Question Two
•Name the instrument heard in the introduction. (1)
•Name the playing technique heard when the trumpets play the theme. (1)
•Which two playing techniques are heard in the strings after the introduction? (2)
•The theme is heard three times. How is it developed each time. (6)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the extract? (1)
•Harry Potter: Theme Song (Hedwig's Theme)
•Question Three
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•On which beat of the bar does the melody start? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Which two instruments are heard in this extract? (1)
•Describe the structure of this excerpt? (1)
•Describe the texture of this excerpt? (1)
•The A section is heard twice. How is the accompaniment developed the second time? (2)
•Saint Saens: Carnival of the Animals~L'Elephant (The Elephant)
•Question Four
•What is the time signature of the music? (1)
•On which beat of the bar do the drums enter? (1)
•Describe the tempo of the introduction. (1)
•Name the interval between the words “to” and “love”. (1)
•Which of the following two best describes the relationship between the lead and backing vocals in this extract? (1)
•Unison Antiphonal Octaves Call and Response Layered Imitative
•Queen - Somebody To Love
•Question Five
•Name the melodic device heard in the opening bars. (1)
•Name the cadence heard at the end of the first section. (1)
•Describe the modulation heard in this piece. (1)
•What is the structure of this extract? (1)
•What is the time signature of this extract. (1)
•What is the final cadence in this extract. (1)
•How does the second section contrast with the first? (3)
•Chopin Minute Valse
•Question One
•What is the time signature of this excerpt? (1)
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•Name two string instruments heard in this extract. (2)
•Which of the following terms best describes the melodic movement? (1)
•Chromatic Pentatonic Scalic Triadic
•What playing technique can be heard in the string accompaniment? (1)
•Johann Strauss - Vienna Waltz
•Question Two
•Name two effects which can be heard in the guitar part before the voices enter. (2)
•Describe what the lead guitar plays in relation to the vocals. (1)
•Describe what the drums play in relation to the vocals. (1)
•Which of these terms best fits the guitar solo? (1)
•Pentatonic Chromatic Triadic Scalic
•Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix
•Question Three
•What is the tonality of this excerpt? (1)
•What does the bass guitar play during the verse? (1)
•What woodwind instrument can be heard during the introduction. (1)
•Name the interval sung between the words “and” and “green”. (1)
•What structure is used in this excerpt? (1)
•Strophic Song Form Ternary Rondo
•Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
•Question Four
•Which of these is the correct interval sung between the two syllables of “mambo”? (1)
•Second Third Fourth Fifth
•Which of the following can be heard in each verse? (1)
•Augmentation Diminution
Modulation Sequence
•Name the instrument playing the bass line and the playing technique. (2)
•Dean Martin - Papa Loves Mambo
• Question Five
•How many bars are there in the introduction? (1)
•The first chord of the verse is I. What are the next three chords? (3)
•Name the compositional device used between the lead and the backing vocals. (1)
•Name the woodwind instrument heard in this extract. (1)
•Name the interval heard between the words “stood” and “still”. (1)
•Da Doo Ron Ron-The Crystals
