Hound Dog

Which of these terms best describes the tempo?

• Fast

• Presto

• Slow

• Largo

Which of these terms best describes the overall dynamic?

• Piano

• Mezzo forte

• Forte

• Fortissimo

Which of these terms best describes the texture of the song?

• Heterophonic

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

Answer explanation

There is a clear single melody with a chordal and rhythmic accompaniment

Describe the tonality

(a)  

Which of these instruments is NOT in the song?

• Voice

• Drum kit

• Bass

• Piano

What does the electric guitar do on the second line of the verse?

• It plays a solo

• It plays nothing

• It plays chords

• It plays a short motif

Answer explanation

You can hear the chords stop and the guitar plays a short 2 note motif (or lick) in response to the vocal line

How can you tell this song is based on a 12 bar blues pattern?

• It only uses chords I, IV and V

• It is 12 bars long, rather than a more usual 16

• There are 3 lines of vocals, rather than a more usual 4

• There is no verse-chorus structure

• Each section repeats and sounds very similar

What do the backing vocals do during the guitar solo?

• Nothing

• Vocalisation

• Long, held ahs

• Imitation