Music for Ensemble - Eduqas GCSE Music

What is a monophonic texture?

• A single melodic line

• A chordal style

• A complex texture

• A tune with accompaniment.

In jazz, what does 'scat' refer to?

• A) A type of rhythm

• B) Vocal improvisation using nonsense syllables

• C) A type of instrument

• D) A dance style

Which of the following is a characteristic of chamber music?

• Played in large concert halls

• Involves a full orchestra

• Originally played in a small room

• Includes electronic instruments.

Musical theatre numbers may include a solo, which is a song for how many singers?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the role of the orchestra/band in musical theatre?

• To perform solos

• To accompany the voices and underscore

• To play only during intermissions

• To conduct the singers.

Which voice type is the highest in musical theatre?

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

A jazz ensemble may contain which of the following instruments in the 'horn section'?

• Violin

• Trumpet

• Clarinet

• Flute

In a 12 bar blues, which chord is played in the first four bars?

• I

• IV

• V

• VI

A piece of music for a quartet involves how many performers?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is a homophonic texture?

• A single melodic line

• A chordal style or melody and accompaniment moving together

• A complex texture

• A tune with accompaniment.