How to Recognise Modulation in a Piece of Music - Music Theory

The video tutorial explains the concept of modulation in music, which is the change of key within a piece. It discusses the balance composers must find between staying in one key and changing keys too often. The tutorial provides examples of modulation, both simple and complex, and emphasizes the importance of being able to hear and analyze these changes. It also covers the use of pivot chords and the role of accidentals in indicating key changes.

What does the term 'modulate' mean in music?

• To change the rhythm

• To change the tempo

• To change the key

• To change the melody

Why might a composer choose to change keys in a piece of music?

• To increase the volume

• To simplify the composition

• To make the music sound more dynamic

• To reduce the number of instruments

What is a chromatic note?

• A note that belongs to the key

• A note that is repeated

• A note that is played softly

• A note that does not belong to the key

What key does the piece modulate to after E flat major?

• A minor

• C major

• G minor

• B flat major

What is the role of a cadence in music?

• To signal the end of a phrase

• To introduce a new instrument

• To repeat a melody

• To change the tempo

What is a pivot chord?

• A chord that is played softly

• A chord that repeats

• A chord common to two keys

• A chord that changes the tempo

Which key does the piece modulate to after B flat major?

• C major

• D major

• F minor

• A flat major

What indicates a modulation to C minor in the piece?

• A repeated melody

• A change in tempo

• The introduction of a new instrument

• The use of a B natural

What is the relationship between E flat major and C minor?

• They are unrelated keys

• E flat major is the dominant of C minor

• C minor is the subdominant of E flat major

• C minor is the relative minor of E flat major

What is the final key of the piece?

• C minor

• A flat major

• E flat major

• B flat major