Superstition - Revision Quiz

The form of the song is?

• Binary

• Through-composed

• Strophic

• Melody-dominated homophony

Which of these textures is not a feature of Superstition?

• Monophony

• Homophony

• Polyphony

• Unison

Which two forces make up the horn section

• Alto Sax + Trumpet

• Trumpet + French Horn

• Tenor Sax + Trumpet

• Trumpet + Trombone

Superstition is based on which scale?

• Pentatonic scale

• Octatonic scale

• Minor scale

• Whole tone scale

The tonal centre of the piece is?

• Gb

• Eb

What is the melodic range of the Clavinet riff?

• Minor 3rd

• Compound Minor 3rd

• Major 10th

How would you describe the word setting in Superstition

• Totally syllabic

• Mostly syllabic with progressive use of melisma

• Totally melismatic

• Mostly melismatic with accenting syllabic setting

How is the opening of the song tonally ambiguous?

• Tonal centre of the work is different to the pentatonic scale it's based on.

• No identifying third confirming a minor or major tonality till beat three of the clavinet riff

Minor7 flat 5 chords are also known as?

• Diminished 7ths

• Dominant 7ths

• Half-diminished 7ths

• Neapolitan 6ths

Which instrument provides the most rhythmic interest?

• Snare drum

• Hi hat

• Moog bass

• Hohner Clav'