Spring 1

The video tutorial explores the characteristics of E major, highlighting its bright and joyful nature. It delves into the historical significance of key choices by composers and explains the use of ornamentation, particularly the mordant, in music. The tutorial illustrates how these techniques create a sense of movement and vibrancy, using the example of birdsong to demonstrate the creative possibilities of musical expression.

What is the emotional character often associated with the key of E major?

• Dark and somber

• Calm and soothing

• Bright and joyful

• Mysterious and eerie

Why did composers historically choose specific keys for their compositions?

• To follow traditional rules

• To align with the instruments available

• To match the tempo of the piece

• To evoke specific emotions

What is the primary purpose of ornamentation in music?

• To change the key

• To simplify the melody

• To add vibrancy and movement

• To increase the volume

Which type of ornamentation is highlighted in the video?

• Trill

• Grace note

• Mordent

• Appoggiatura

How does the use of mordents contribute to the overall sound in the music?

• It creates a single, continuous note

• It adds a sense of a single bird singing

• It produces a complex soundscape like a forest of birdsong

• It simplifies the melody to its basic form