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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
Which sub categories come under the concept of DURATION?
a)
Beat Rhythm Ostinato Chords
b)
Beat Tempo Metre Rhythm
c)
Beat Tempo Metre Notes
d)
Beat Metre Ostinato Rhythm
2.
Different types of beat can be categorised as
a)
Strong, Weak, Definite, Indefinite
b)
Strong, Very Strong, Extremely Strong, Floyd
c)
Strong, Weak, Very Strong, Very Weak
d)
Indefinite Rhythm, Indefinite Pitch, Definite Rhythm, Definite Pitch
3.
Backbeat emphasises beats 2 and 4 and is common in which genre of music
a)
Classical
b)
Jazz
c)
Rock
d)
Folk
4.
Swung rhythms and strong syncopation in melodic lines are common in…
a)
Classical
b)
Jazz
c)
Rock
d)
Folk
5.
Metre is
a)
The grouping of beats in a piece of music – grouped in 2, 3, 4, etc
b)
The grouping of instruments in a piece of music – grouped in 2, 3, 4, etc
c)
A measurement of length
d)
Not a footlong sub
6.
Metre is most commonly indicated by
a)
Key Signatures
b)
Beats
c)
Rhythms
d)
Time Signatures
7.
Time signatures of 2/4 and 6/8 differ in that
a)
Subdivision of smaller rhythms in 2/4 is 4, and 6/8 is 8
b)
Subdivision of smaller rhythms in 2/4 is 2, and 6/8 is 3
c)
Subdivision of smaller rhythms in 2/4 is 2, and 6/8 is 6
d)
They look different
8.
Mixed metre is
a)
Music in which the time signature changes often
b)
Music in which the time signature changes once or twice
c)
Music in which the time signature doesn't change
d)
Metre that is mixed
9.
Rhythmic ostinato is
a)
A constantly repeating rhythmic pattern
b)
An emphasis on the weak or off beats
c)
Two or more independent rhythms played simultaneously in different parts
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
10.
Syncopation is
a)
A constantly repeating rhythmic pattern
b)
An emphasis on the weak or off beats
c)
Two or more independent rhythms played simultaneously in different parts
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
11.
Cross- rhythms are
a)
A constantly repeating rhythmic pattern
b)
An emphasis on the weak or off beats
c)
Two or more independent rhythms played simultaneously in different parts
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
12.
Polyrhythms are
a)
A constantly repeating rhythmic pattern
b)
An emphasis on the weak or off beats
c)
Two or more independent rhythms played simultaneously in different parts
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
13.
Rhythmic motif is
a)
A pattern that is restated by the same or a different instrument as a unifying feature
b)
Refers to a note that is played or sung before a strong beat — for example, a quaver before the first beat of a bar — anticipating the phrase
c)
A rhythmic fragment that is repeated in a piece of music either immediately or throughout the piece as a unifying feature
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
14.
Anticipation is
a)
A pattern that is restated by the same or a different instrument as a unifying feature
b)
Refers to a note that is played or sung before a strong beat — for example, a quaver before the first beat of a bar — anticipating the phrase
c)
A rhythmic fragment that is repeated in a piece of music either immediately or throughout the piece as a unifying feature
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
15.
Imitation is
a)
A pattern that is restated by the same or a different instrument as a unifying feature
b)
Refers to a note that is played or sung before a strong beat — for example, a quaver before the first beat of a bar — anticipating the phrase
c)
A rhythmic fragment that is repeated in a piece of music either immediately or throughout the piece as a unifying feature
d)
Conflicting rhythmic patterns played simultaneously (e.g. three against four) or conflicting metres (e.g. 4/4 against 6/8)
16.
When discussing tempo, what two things are important to note?
a)
Whether it is a constant tempo or whether it changes
b)
Graphic notation or traditional notation
c)
Rhythm and Metre
d)
Using terminology and having a sharp pencil
17.
With changes in tempo, what 2 things can you discuss
a)
Using terminology and having a sharp pencil
b)
Whether it is a constant tempo or whether it changes
c)
Whether it is a gradual change or a sudden change
d)
Rhythm and Metre
18.
How do you notate rhythm in an excerpt?
a)
Just don't
b)
Graphic notation or traditional notation
c)
Traditional notation
d)
Draw a picture
19.
Which subcategory of duration can you also talk about when discussing expressive techniques?
a)
Beat
b)
Metre
c)
Tempo
d)
Rhythm
20.
If I make more of these will you
1. actually use them to revise or am I
2. wasting my time?
1. actually use them to revise or am I
2. wasting my time?
a)
1. Yes / 2. No
b)
1. No / 2. Yes
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