Time Signatures
Dynamic/Expression
Instruments
Music in Practice
Misc
100
What does it mean for something to be in 6/8 time?
There are six beats in a measure, and the beats are eighth notes.
100
What does the "piano" notation signify?
What is soft/softly?
100
What instrument is being used in House of the Rising Sun by the Animals?
For an additional 10 points: specify the type of guitar.
What is an electric guitar?
100
What is the mood or atmosphere of Ylang Ylang?
Serenity, nostalgic, monotony of daily life
100
What song is this?
On My Way by Alan Walker
200
Identify the time signature "C"
What is common time, 4/4?
200
How is a crescendo and diminuendo notated, respectively?
What is < and >?
200
List all instruments in Lana Del Ray's Ultraviolence that comprise of its melody from 0:00-0:20
What is the piano and violin
200
BONUS MICHAEL JACKSON QUESTION:
What song is this?
Chicago by the GOAT Michael Jackson
200
What song is this?
Soda Pop
300
BONUS MICHAEL JACKSON QUESTION:
What song is this?
Beat It by the GOAT Michael Jackson
300
What is the difference between the notations "f" and "ff"?
What is loud v.s. very loud/forte v.s. fortissimo?
300
What two instruments are in Separated Dream by HOYO-Mix?
0:00-0:30
Flute, koto (or zither, guzheng), violin
300
What in Scar's theme shapes the audience's perception, and to what?
Clue: think about the beat. What does it remind you of?
What is: march-like beat (signifying order/military discipline), high voice low background (contrasts and heightens anticipation), minor chords (sounds evil), lots of deep notes/brass.
300
What song is this?
3:55-4:15
Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor
400
In the time signature 3/4, which note usually gets one beat?
What is a quarter note?
400
What does the adding the notation "m" before another preexisting notation signify? What does "m" stand for?
(50/50 partial credit possible)
What is medium ___? What is "mezzo"?
400
What are three of the instruments in the soundtrack The Resurrection of the Giant Warrior?
1:00-1:30
What is the trombone, tuba, harp, trumpets, timpani, cellos, double basses, flute, oboe?
400
Describe one or more elements of Old Doll that create a sense of nostalgia and/or lamenting from 0:00-0:30
Descending notes (often used for expressing lament)
Slightly off tune (symbolizes an uncared for piano)
Minor key (C minor, hits the minor third that invokes a sense of sadness to our ears)
Slow tempo (also attributed to more emotional music)
3/4 time (waltz rhythm, contributing to a swaying feel and therefore stagnation)
Pause at the very end before another beginning (repetition creates a sense of helplessness)
400
What song is this?
0:20-0:40
A horse with no name
500
Fill-in-the-blank: In a waltz-style composition, what is the usual time signature?
What is 3/4?
500
In Carmen Fantasy Op. 25: Introduction, what dynamic contrast can be seen?
0:00-0:30
Starts at forte, quiets down, entrance of violin highlights the solo part, quiets down at 0:30 (diminuendos, crescendos)
500
What instrument is this?
What is a harpsichord?
500
What technique is used in Wicked Game to portray emotion?
0:00-0:20
Scooping (the off-tune note going upwards sounds like sighing and intentional longing)
Vibrato (emphasizes and deepens expression)
Slurring/legato (makes the notes seem more intimate and interconnected to the audience, softening the sounds)
Off tune (makes seem like the musician is always searching for something but can't quite find it)
500
BONUS MICHAEL JACKSON QUESTION: What song is this?
Billie Jean by the GOAT Michael Jackson