Musical elements 1
Name the musical element that refers to how high or low a sound is
Pitch
Define timbre
TONE COLOUR - The quality of a sound
Name the four compositional devices
Repetition, variation, transition, contrast
Defines how many beats, and what type, are in each bar. Eg. 4/4, 3/4, 2/4, 6/8
Name a musical instrument from each instrumental family
(Strings, woodwind, brass, percussion)
Describe ways a composer can manipulate the musical element of dynamics (additional 100 points for use of specific terminology)
(Teacher discretion)
Name the different components to be discussed relating to pitch
Melody, harmony, tonality
Name the compositional device: A composer uses a short rising melodic passage and gradually increases the tempo to lead from a quiet verse into a louder chorus
Transition
Explain what comparative analysis is
Analysis; comparing two versions of the same piece
True or false: Syncopation occurs when musical emphasis is placed on normally weak beats or offbeats
True
Define texture and provide one example
Name the compositional device: A piece moves from a fast, loud section featuring a full band to a slow, quiet section featuring only a solo piano
Contrast
True or false: Melodic transcription questions will require you to notate both the melody and the rhythm (for this exam)
False
Name a song that has the word "orange" in it - you must Google the lyrics on your device to win an additional 100 points
(Teacher discretion)
Which of these words is NOT an appropriate term to describe musical character: sad, happy, melancholic, aggressive, quiet, triumphant, energetic
Quiet
Name the musical element (and instrument) that can be described through the terms glottal or aspirate
Name the compositional device: A composer introduces a melody in the flute. A few bars later, the same melody is played by the clarinet while the flute continues with a different part
Repetition
Name the compositional device: A student plays the same four-note melody 47 times - their classmates are beginning to question their life choices
Repetition
Without using your device, name how many keys a traditional piano has
88 (closest to the mark wins the points)
A composer wants to create a sense of increasing excitement and intensity towards the climax of a piece - name 3 musical techniques that could help achieve this
(Teacher discretion)
Eg. increasing the tempo, increasing dynamics, addition of instrumental layers, increase in rhythmic complexity
Name the term for when a composer repeats a short rhythmic and melodic idea throughout a piece of music
Ostinato
Name the compositional device: A composer presents a melody three times - each time, the melody retains its recognisable shape but changes its rhythm and instrumentation
Variation
E Major
What is Mrs Nolan-Holmes' favourite musical? (Additional bonus 100 points for every song from the musical that you can name; additional 500 points if you can sing a song)
Les Miserables