A2 level Style and Instrument Quiz 1

Which of the following composers wrote this work ?

• Debussy

• Stravinsky

• Bartok

• Bernstein

Answer explanation

Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra 1st mov 1945

What type of scale is used in the lower string parts?

• Whole tone scale

• Pentatonic scale

• Major scale

• Octatonic scale

Answer explanation

Bartok: Concerto for Orchestra 1st mov 1945

Tick the description that describes the extract most accurately

• The Timpani performs solo in the introduction, two bassoons play the melody followed by two oboes.

• The side drum performs solo in the introduction. Two bassoons play the melody followed by two clarinets.

• The cymbal performs solo in the introduction. Two bassoons play the melody followed by two cor anglais.

• The side drum performs solo in the introduction. Two bassoons play the melody followed by two oboes.

Answer explanation

Game of couples: Concerto for Orchestra - Bartok. 1945

Which two percussion instruments do you hear at the opening of this extract?

• Glockenspiel

• Xylophone

• Celeste

• Timpani

What musical style specifically associated with Bartok is this extract in?

(a)  

In which 20th Century musical style is this extract composed ?

• Neo classicism

• Impressionism

• Jazz influenced

• Nationalism

Name a possible composer and composition date of this extract

• Debussy (1850)

• Bartok ( 1943)

• Debussy ( 1894)

• Bartok (1970)

Answer explanation

Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune - Debussy

( written in 1894)

In which period of music for this piece composed?

• Baroque (1600-1750)

• Classical(1750-1830)

• Romantic (1830-1900)

• Twentieth century (1900- )

Answer explanation

Dvorak - Symphony No 9 From the New World ( 1893)

Which woodwind instrument performs the prominent solo in this extract ?

• Oboe

• Cor Anglais

• Bassoon

• Saxophone

Answer explanation

This is the most famous Cor Anglais solo in the Orchestral repertoire. Dvorak Symphony no 9.

When were impressionistic pieces most likely to have been composed?

• 1880-1920

• 1850-1880

• 1920-1940

• 1900-1940