1968 - Hey Jude Listening Questions

Which of these instruments is NOT heard in Hey Jude?

• Drum kit

• Bass guitar

• Piano

• Trumpet

• Tambourine

What is the piano doing?

• Decorating the melody

• Playing a repeating chord pattern

• Playing a riff

• Playing the melody

Which term best describes the texture?

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Melody and Accompaniment

Which term best describes the tempo?

• Allegro

• Andante

• Largo

• Lento

How would you describe the tonality?

(a)  

Which term best describes the dynamic of the chorus?

• Forte

• Piano

• Mezzo piano

• Mezzo forte

What term could be used to describe the 'Na na na na na na na' section?

(a)  

Paul McCartney sings the main vocal line. Which of these describes what the other voices in the band are doing?

• Harmonising

• Descant

• Accompanying

• Riffing