Samba Em Preludio revision quiz

What language are the lyrics sung in?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

• Welsh

Answer explanation

The lyrics are sung in Portuguese, as indicated in the correct answer choice.

What style of music is this?

• Bossa Nova

• Samba

• Tango

• Rumba

Answer explanation

The style of music is Bossa Nova, as indicated in the question. Bossa Nova is a genre that originated in Brazil, known for its smooth and rhythmic sound.

Describe the tempo at the start

• Free time/Rubato

• Swung time

• Syncopation

• Polyrhythmic

Answer explanation

The tempo at the start is described as Free time/Rubato, indicating a flexible and expressive interpretation of the rhythm.

Name the instruments used in the piece

• Acoustic bass guitar

• Classical guitar

• Double bass

• Drum

Answer explanation

The instruments used in the piece are the Acoustic bass guitar and Classical guitar, as mentioned in the correct answers.

What feature of melody is common in this piece?

• Syllabic word setting

• Melismatic word setting

• Slurred word setting

• Pneumatic word setting

Answer explanation

The common feature of melody in this piece is syllabic word setting, where each syllable of the text is matched with a single note in the melody.