Superman

Who composed the score for 'Superman'?

• James Horner

• Mr Briggs

• Robin Williams

• John Williams

What is the tonic key?

• C major

• C minor

• G major

• G minor

What key does the work finish in?

• C major

• C minor

• G major

• G minor

What instrument introduces the first melodic idea?

• Trumpets

• Horns

• Trombones

• Violin

Before we hear the march theme, we hear a repeated pattern. A much nicer word for this is:

(a)  

After an introduction in common time, we then move to what time signature?

• 6/8

• 12/8

• 3/4

• 5/4

What two rhythmic features are evident at the opening?

• Dotted minims and triplet minims

• Dense syncopation

• Sustained note values

• Dotted rhythms and triplet quavers

Select two interesting percussion ideas at the opening.

• Cymbal crash, timpani roll

• Snare roll and tam tam crash

• Glockenspiel ostinato, bass drum roll

• Xylophone countermelody, Cymbal roll

Sometimes we hear clashing sounds, what word best describes this?

• A mistake

• Consonance

• Dissonance

• Crunchy

List one harmonic features discovered in the opening.

• Dominant pedal

• Tonic pedal

• Plagal Cadences

• Rising perfect fifth