KS3 Revision

Which of these is NOT a playing technique for a string instrument?

• Double Stopping (Playing 2 notes at the same time)

• Arco (bowed)

• Pedal

• Pizzicato (plucked)

What does 'Tempo' mean?

• How loud or soft the music sounds

• How thick or thin the music sounds

• Duration of notes

• How fast or slow the music sounds

Which of these is a TUNED percussion instrument?

• Xylophone

• Snare Drum

• Triangle

• Bongos

What does LEGATO mean?

• How fast or slow the music is

• How think or thin the music sounds

• How smoothly the music is played

• How loud or soft the music sounds

The (a)   is the highest sounding in the string family of instruments

Which of these instruments is not in the string family?

• Tuba

• Cello

• Viola

• Double Bass

Music that is 'happy sounding' is usually in a (a)   key

Music that is 'sad' or 'angry' sounding is usually in a (a)   key.

Which of these woodwind instruments uses a double reed?

• Saxophone

• Oboe

• Clarinet

• Flute

Which of these woodwind instruments uses a single reed?

• Flute

• Clarinet

• Bassoon

• Piccolo