Minimalism Quiz

Which country did Minimalism originate from?

• England

• America

• France

• Australia

What is metamorphosis?

• When notes are gradually added.

• When the loops are moved out of sync with each other.

• When notes are gradually taken away.

• When notes are gradually changed.

What is note addition?

• When notes are gradually changed.

• When notes are gradually taken away.

• When notes are gradually added.

• When the loops are moved out of sync with each other.

What is a drone?

• One sustained or repeated note.

• A catchy beat which doesn't change.

• A note which gradually changes.

• A chord sequence which doesn't change.

What is the texture of minimalist music?

• Thin (not many instruments).

• Thick (lots of instruments).

• Built up gradually.

Who is the composer of Tubular Bells? (Use Google to help you).

• Mike Oldfield

• Mike Newfield

• Mick Oldfield

• Mick Newfield

Complete the sentence: Minimalist music gradually...

• Gets quieter

• Changes

• Gets faster

• Gets higher

Compete the sentence: Minimalist music is...

• Complicated and slow

• Simple and fast

• Complicated and repetitive

• Simple and repetitive

What is note subtraction?

• When notes are gradually changed.

• When notes are gradually taken away.

• When notes are gradually added.

• When the loops are moved out of sync with each other.

Which instruments are commonly used in Minimalism?

• Brass and woodwind

• Piano and percussion (drums)

• Piano and strings

• Percussion and guitar