National 5 Quiz

What is the description of 'Dynamics'?

• The speed of the music.

• The volume of the music.

• The length of the piece of music.

What is a major scale?

• Sounds happy.

• Sounds sad.

• Sounds Egyptian.

What time period is 'Basso Continuo' from?

• Romantic.

• Baroque.

• Modern.

• Classical.

Which composer is known for his contributions to the Baroque period?

• Franz Schubert.

• Igor Stravinsky.

• Johann Sebastian Bach.

• Ludwig van Beethoven.

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

• Decrescendo.

• Crescendo.

• Staccato.

• Legato.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Classical music?

• Complex polyphony.

• Improvisation.

• Simple melodies and clear forms.

• Heavy use of electronic instruments.

What is the term for a piece of music written for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?

• Symphony.

• Concerto.

• Opera.

• Sonata.

Which of the following composers is associated with the Classical period?

• Claude Debussy.

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

• John Cage.

• Richard Wagner.

What is the musical term for a repeated rhythmic pattern?

• Glissando.

• Fermata.

• Arpeggio.

• Ostinato.

What note is this?

• A

• F

• G

• E