Year 9 Music Assessment Revision Quiz

What does the term "Allegro" indicate in music tempo?

• Slow speed

• Medium speed

• Fast speed

• Getting slower

What is a hook in a song?

• A long instrumental section.

• A short, catchy melody that is usually sang and found in the chorus.

• A complex musical arrangement.

• A slow introduction to the song.

During which years were The Beatles together as a band?

• 1950-1960

• 1960-1970

• 1970-1980

• 1980-1990

Which of the following describes a cluster chord?

• A single note played repeatedly

• A group of notes played together that clash

• A sequence of notes in a scale

• A note played with a pedal

What is a trill in music?

• A low held note

• A musical ornament switching between two notes quickly

• A sudden loud dynamic

• A repeated melody

What does "sforzando" mean in musical terms?

• Gradual increase in volume

• Sudden loud dynamic

• Gradual decrease in volume

• A repeated rhythm

What is the definition of a pedal note?

• A high note that changes frequently

• A low held or repeated note that stays the same

• A fast sequence of notes

• A note played with a pedal

Which of the following describes "major" keys and chords?

• The 'sad' sounding keys and chords

• The 'happy' sounding keys and chords

• The 'neutral' sounding keys and chords

• The 'mysterious' sounding keys and chords

What is a key change in music often referred to as?

• Modulation

• Transition

• Variation

• Alteration

What is the purpose of the "intro" in a song?

• To conclude the song

• To introduce the song

• To repeat the chorus

• To provide a bridge