Eduqas GCSE Music Revision Quiz

What is the definition of "dynamics" in music?

• The speed of the music

• The volume of the music

• The style of the music

• The key of the music

What is the time signature of a piece of music written in 4/4 time?

• Four beats per measure

• Three beats per measure

• Two beats per measure

• Six beats per measure

Which instrument family does the violin belong to?

• Woodwind

• Brass

• String

• Percussion

What does the term "legato" refer to in music?

• Playing notes with a sharp attack

• Playing notes smoothly and connected

• Playing notes loudly

• Playing notes in a detached manner

What is the purpose of a "key signature" in music notation?

• To indicate the time signature of the piece

• To show the key of the music, including which sharps or flats are used

• To tell the tempo of the piece

• To show the dynamics throughout the piece

What is the term used for a gradual increase in volume?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Diminuendo

• Staccato

Which of these is a typical feature of Baroque music?

• Use of the orchestra

• Frequent use of ornamentation

• Homophonic texture

• Simple harmonic progressions

What does the term "pizzicato" mean when applied to string instruments?

• Plucking the strings

• Using a bow

• Playing in a fast tempo

• Playing with mutes

Which of these is a keyboard instrument?

• Clarinet

• Oboe

• Organ

• Trumpet

In which period of music did composers start using more dissonant harmonies and explore atonal music?

• Classical

• Romantic

• Baroque

• 20th Century