HW Winter Winds

1. Dynamics. How are the contrasts in dynamics created in this piece?

• The group create contrasts in dynamics by mixing up high notes and low notes.
• The group create contrasts in dynamics by changing the texture (number of instruments playing) in different sections.
• The dynamics stay at the same level throughout this song.

2. Dynamics. Most of the verses are quieter, and the chorus which follows is louder. Which verse breaks this pattern?

• Verse 1
• Verse 2
• Verse 3
• Verse 4
• Verse 5

3. Metre. What is the correct time signature?

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4. 4. Tempo. Match the following Italian terms to the correct bpm

• 90 bpm

• Andante

• 130 bpm

• Presto

• 160 bpm

• Allegro

5. Tempo. Which of the terms from Q4 would be the tempo marking for this song?

• Allegro
• Andante
• Presto

6. Structure. Which of the following is the correct description of the structure of this song?

• Intro - Verse 1 - Verse 2 - Chorus - Verse 3 - Verse 4 - Chorus - Chorus - Outro
• Intro - Verse 1 - Chorus - Verse 2 - Chorus - Middle 8 - Verse 3 - Chorus - Verse 4 - Chorus - Outro
• Verse 1 - Verse 2 - Verse 3 - Verse 4
• Intro - Verse 1 - Chorus - Verse 2 - Chorus - Verse 3 - Verse 4 - Middle 8 - Chorus - Chorus - Outro
• Intro - Verse 1 - Chorus - Middle 8 - Verse 2 - Chorus - Chorus - Outro

7. Instruments. Which instrument has a solo during the introduction, and again later in the piece?

• Flute
• Violin
• Trumpet
• Guitar
• Piano

8. Which of the following best describes the vocals in this piece?

• It is a male solo, joined by male backing vocals mainly in the chorus
• It is a male solo throughout, with no backing vocals
• It is a female solo, joined by male backing vocals mainly in the chorus
• It is a female solo throughout, with no backing vocals
• There is a male and female singer

9. 9. Instruments. Which TWO of the following are NOT used in the accompaniment of this piece?

• Piano

• Mandolin

• Double Bass

• Accordion

• Electric Guitar

10. Melody. How would you describe the melody of the chorus?

• The melody of the chorus is mainly disjunct.
• The melody of the chorus is mainly conjunct.
• The melody of the chorus has one large leap on each line, but the rest moves by step.
• The melody of the chorus has one step at the beginning of each line, then mainly moves by leap.