Musical Contexts - Hooks and Riffs Quiz (Exploring Repeated Musical Patterns)

Which of the following shows the TREBLE CLEF?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

Which of the following best describes a musical HOOK?

• The 'opening section' of a song or piece of music which sets the scene for the piece.
• The main 'tune' of a song or piece of music, often played high pitch.
• The lowest pitched part or 'textural layer' of a song or piece of music often played on bass instruments.
• The 'catchy bit' of a song or piece of music that is easily remembered, often short and repeated in different places throughout the piece.

What does this musical symbol mean?

• Repeat
• Pause
• Staccato
• Fortissimo

What is the name of the TEXTURAL LAYER in a song or piece of music that is the LOWEST PITCHED part of the music which often features RIFFS?

• Melody Line
• Counter Melody
• Bass Line
• Chords

Which of the following is NOT a type of musical HOOK or RIFF?

• Melodic Hook or Riff
• Rhythmic Hook or Riff
• Verbal/Lyrical Hook or Riff
• Fishing Hook or Riff

What musical term, used to describe a REPEATED MUSICAL PATTERN has the same meaning as the term RIFF, but is often used when describing repeated musical patterns in Western Classical or World Music?

• Performance
• Ostinato
• Chorus
• Arrangement

Which of the following shows the BASS CLEF?

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

What is the name of the TEXTURAL LAYER in a song or piece of music that has the main 'tune', often played at a high pitch and written in the treble clef? (In Western Classical Music, this is often performed with repeated musical patterns below).

• Melody Line
• Counter Melody
• Bass Line
• Chords

What type of HOOK is shown in the image below, taken from the song "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice, which is repeated at points throughout the song?

• Melodic Hook
• Rhythmic Hook
• Verbal/Lyrical Hook

What are the main musical features of a HOOK, RIFF or OSTINATO?

• They are short
• They are easily remembered and often 'catchy'
• They are repeated
• All of the above