Music for a while revision quiz (easy)

What is this music taken from?

• Incidental music for the play Oedipus

• Screenplay for King Thedious

• The background score for Shakespeare's 1603

• Vocal sonata

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Incidental music for the play Oedipus' as the music is specifically composed for the play Oedipus, making it the most suitable choice.

What music period what this peice written in?

• Classical

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Medieval

Answer explanation

The correct music period for this piece is Baroque, characterized by ornate melodies and intricate compositions.

Name the tonality of the piece

• Minor

• Major

• Ambigious

• Dissonant

Answer explanation

The correct tonality of the piece is Minor, as it is the predominant scale used throughout the composition.

What type of voice do we hear?

• Male

• Female

• Soprano (counter - tenor)

• Bass

Answer explanation

The correct type of voice we hear is Soprano (counter - tenor), which is a high-pitched male voice often used in classical music.

Describe the tempo of this piece

(a)  

What two words or phrases describe the bass line of this piece?

• Ground bass/continuo bass

• Ground bass/ostinato

• Ostinato/ continuo bass

• Ground bass/ riff

Answer explanation

The bass line of this piece is described by the terms 'Ground bass' and 'Continuo bass', making the correct answer choice 'Ground bass/continuo bass'.