Year 7 Term 1 Music Exam Revision

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Define "beat".

Back

A constant pulse that you feel.

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Explain what the time signature 4,4 means.

Back

4 crotchet beats in a bar

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Define the "C pentatonic scale"

Back

A five note scale made up of Do (C), re (D), mi (E), sol (G) and la (A).

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Define "Rhythm"

Back

A combination of note values and/or rests.

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Define "ostinato"

Back

A repeated pattern. It can be melodic or rhythmic.

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Define "tempo"

Back

The speed at which a piece of music is played. This can change throughout a piece of music.

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Define "texture"

Back

The layers of sound in a piece of music. It can change between thick (many layers) or thin (few layers)

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Define "dynamics"

Back

The loudness or softness of sound

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Define "melody"

Back

A series of pitches that create a tune.

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What do the two numbers in a time signature tell you?

Back

How many beats in a bar and what type of beat it is.