Music Year 8 MCQ Preparation

Which is a definition of structure, in relation to songwriting?

• Which instruments are used in a song

• The order of the different sections of a song

• Where the musicians stand when they perform a song

• The equipment used to record a song

Each verse in a song will typically have...

• the same melody but different lyrics.

• the same melody and the same lyrics.

• a different melody and the same lyrics.

• a different melody and different lyrics.

Each chorus in a song will typically have...

• the same melody but different lyrics.

• the same melody and the same lyrics.

• a different melody and the same lyrics.

• a different melody and different lyrics.

A section of a song with a different melody and different lyrics to any of the verses or chorus previously heard is called...

• the instrumental solo.

• the intro.

• the bassline.

• the middle section.

A group of two or more notes played together is called a ...

• string.

• chord.

• riff.

• hook.

A riff is...

• a sequence of chords.

• a type of guitar.

• a section of the lyrics.

• a repeating pattern of notes.

Which is a definition of minimalism?

• A style with extreme sparseness or simplicity.

• A very complex and intricate style of music.

• A note which lasts two beats.

• A piece of music which lasts for one minute.

Which two of the following are minimalist composers?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Terry Riley

• Steve Reich

• Adele

What is the name of short musical idea, on which an entire minimalist piece will be based?

• rhythm

• phasing

• microphone

• cell

Name the musical element in which two or more musicians start to play the exact same thing, get gradually out of sync with each other and come gradually back into sync again?

• phasing

• ostinato

• addition

• metamorphosis