Australian Music

What is the tempo of this piece?

"Back in Black" AC/DC

• Largo (52 BPM) – Very slow and broad

• Andante (91 BPM) – Walking pace

• Presto (168 BPM) – Very fast

• Vivace (132 BPM) – Lively and quick

What is the tempo of this piece?

"Waltzing Matilda" performed by Slim Dusty

• Moderato (109 BPM) – Moderate speed

• Adagio (66 BPM) – Slow and stately

• Allegro (128 BPM) – Fast and bright

• Lento (56 BPM) – Very slow

What is the time signature of this music?

"Boys from the Bush" Lee Kernaghan

• 1. 3/4 – Three beats per bar

• 6/8 – Six beats per bar

• 4/4 – Four beats per bar

• 5/4 – Five beats per bar

What is the time signature of this music?

"Ought to be Ashamed" Blind Freddy

• 2/4

• 5/4

• 4/4

• 3/4

How many bars long is the guitar riff?

"Need You Tonight" INXS

• 1 bar

• 2 bars

• 3 bars

• 4 bars

How many bars long is the main melodic theme?

"Get Smart" Melbourne Ska Orchestra

• 4 bars

• 12 bars

• 8 bars

• 16 bars

Which group of adjectives best describe the tone colour (timbre) qualities of the vocalist?

"Dance Monkey" Tones and I

• Raspy, breathy, vibrant, quirky, sassy

• Harsh, flat, robotic, dull, weak

• Nasal, muted, static, monotone, coarse

• Subdued, blurry, flat, robotic, ordinary

Which words describe the overall tone colour of the ensemble?

"Quartet no. 16 with dijerido" Peter Sculthorpe

• Brassy, metallic, heavy, clunky, flat

• Brittle, bright, harsh, rapid, staccato

• Stiff, clumsy, disjointed, thick, bright

• Ethereal, haunting, earthy, smooth, fluid

What instruments are playing in the music?

"When I Grow Up" Tim Minchin

• Piano, choir, bass, drum kit

• Guitar, choir, tambourine, violin

• Piano, choir, sitar, clarinet

• Trumpet, choir, marimba, saxophone

What are the sound sources in the music?

"As I Crossed a Bridge of Dreams" Anne Boyd

• This music is created using organs and zen whistles.

• This music is produced by electronic synthesizers and computers. 

• This is music is produced by human voices.

• This music is made from organs and wind instruments.