Year 7 - Programme Music Listening Quiz (Flamingos)

What instrument starts the piece of music?

• Piano

• Violin

• Drums

• Glockenspiel

Which family of instruments plays a prominent role in this piece?

• Brass

• Strings

• Percussion

• Woodwinds

What is the tempo of the piece?

• Largo (slow and broad)

• Allegro (fast and lively)

• Moderato (moderate speed)

• Adagio (slow and steady)

How would you describe the dynamics of the piece?

• Constantly loud (forte)

• Constantly soft (piano)

• Varied, with both loud and soft moments

• Abrupt and disjointed

What is the tonality of the music?

• Minor (sad or dramatic)

• Major (bright and cheerful)

Which instrument is most associated with the light, playful theme of the flamingos?

• Trumpet

• Violin

• Flute

• Cello

What type of articulation is most prominent in this piece?

• Staccato (short and detached)

• Legato (smooth and connected)

• Marcato (emphasized and marked)

• Slurred (flowing between notes)

What is the time signature of the piece?

• 2/4

• 3/4

• 6/8

• 4/4