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Unit 3 Composition

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A composer is someone who...

a)

plays music

b)

writes music

c)

plays the piano

d)

writes lyrics

2.

Ella Fitzgerald is known for...

a)

having a low deep voice that sounded like a trombone

b)

having a voice range of 3 octaves and scat singing

c)

singing songs by John Williams

d)

being the first person to sing in space

3.

Scat singing is ...

a)

pretending your voice is a harmonica

b)

vocal improvisation using nonsense syllables

c)

singing fast songs

d)

songs about doodoo

4.

This piece combined jazz and classical styles and was composed to show that jazz could be a serious style of music.

a)

Jurassic Park by John Williams

b)

Caravan by Duke Ellington

c)

Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein

d)

Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin

5.

This composer is Jewish-American, and composed with his brother in jazz & popular styles.

a)

George Gershwin

b)

Duke Ellington

c)

Leonard Bernstein

d)

Brady Thomas

6.

Select the correct rhythm syllables:

(reminder: Du = "doo", de = "day")

a)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta

b)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta

c)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta Du-de

d)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du

7.

AABA, ABBA, and ABAB are all different examples of ...

a)

rhythms

b)

melody

c)

form

d)

groups

8.

______ is the speed at which a piece of music should be played. Can be described in BPM (beats per minute) or in Italian terminology.

a)

rhythm

b)

tempo

c)

harmony

d)

quarter note

9.

These are all examples of Italian tempo terminology that mean SLOWER music

a)

Largo, Allegra, Claritin

b)

Moderato, Allegro, Presto

c)

Carbonara, Tortellini, Ravioli

d)

Largo, Adagio, Andante

10.

This is the person who directs an orchestra, chorus, opera company, ensemble, or other musical group in the performance and interpretation of music.

a)

teacher

b)

composer

c)

sculptor

d)

conductor

11.

Select the correct rhythm syllables:

(reminder: Du = "doo", de = "day")

a)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta

b)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du

c)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta Du-de

d)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du

12.

A conductor must show the __________ so that all the performers can play together.

a)

melody

b)

harmony

c)

steady beat

d)

rhythm

13.

He was one of the most important musicians in the history of recorded music, and is called one of the greatest figures in jazz music.

a)

John Williams

b)

Duke Ellington

c)

Ira Gershwin

d)

Leonard Bernstein

14.

Which of these movies did John Williams NOT compose the music for?

a)

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

b)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

c)

Return of the Jedi

d)

Home Alone

15.

Select the correct rhythm syllables:

(reminder: Du = "doo", de = "day")

a)

Du-De Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta

b)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du

c)

Du-de Du-ta-de-ta Du-de Du-ta-de-ta

d)

Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du-ta-de-ta Du