1937 - O Fortuna Listening Questions

Which of these best describes the dynamic at the very beginning?

• Fortissimo

• Forte

• Piano

• Mezzo forte

Which of these percussion instruments is NOT heard in the introduction?

• Gong

• Timpani

• Drum kit

• Crash cymbals

Which of these best describes the very first chord the singers sing?

• Consonant (not clashing)

• Dissonant (clashing)

Which of these best describes the pitch range at the end of the piece?

• Narrow

• Wide

• Medium

The tempo increases in the middle of the piece. Which of these is best term for that?

• Accelerando

• Crescendo

• Rallentando

• Speedupo

Which of these instruments is NOT in the orchestra?

• Violin

• Cello

• Trumpet

• Horn

• Saxophone

In the first quiet section, there is a regular pattern in the orchestra under the singers. Which of these is the proper term for that?

• Ostinato

• Crescendo

• Accelerando

• Riff

After the intro the dynamic goes very quiet. Which of these is the best term for that?

• Pianissimo

• Piano

• Forte

• Fortissimo