Music for a while revision quiz (medium)

Name the first chord used in this piece

• A minor

• G minor

• B major

• A flat minor

Answer explanation

The first chord used in this piece is A minor, as indicated in the question. Therefore, the correct choice is A minor.

"Slow tempo, minor key, quiet dynamics and descending melodic phrases"

this describes what style of music?

Name the structure of this piece

• Ternary

• Binary

• Sonata

• Rondo

Answer explanation

The correct structure of the piece is Ternary, which means it consists of three distinct sections. This choice best describes the composition.

Name the type of cadence used at the end

• Perferct

• Plagal

• Interrupted

• Imperfect

Answer explanation

The correct type of cadence used at the end is 'Perfect', which is a strong resolution from the dominant to the tonic chord.

Which instruments perform the continuo bass?

• Harpsichord

• Bass viol

• Vocals

• Violin

Answer explanation

The instruments that perform the continuo bass are the harpsichord and bass viol.

Name 1 example of ornamentation used in this piece

What is the dominant texture used in this piece?

• Monophony

• Homophony

• Melody dominated homophony

• Polyophony

Answer explanation

The dominant texture used in this piece is melody dominated homophony, where there is a main melody supported by accompanying harmonies.