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WorksheetsYear 8 End Of Year Revision Quiz
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 26mins
Programme Music is...
Music that inspired by a stimulus such as a story.
Music that is created by a computer programme.
Music that accompanies a TV programme.
Music that has no meaning.
Which of the below are musical elements?
Dynamics
Timbre
Rallentando
Pitch
What does tempo mean?
High or low notes
The speed of the music
The volume of the music
Major or minor
What does legato mean?
Detached notes
Long notes
Short notes
Smooth notes
Select the below instruments that belong to the string family
Double bass
Violin
Harp
Tuba
To which family of instruments does the flute belong?
Brass
Wind
Strings
Percussion
Which is not a family of the orchestra?
Woodwind
Brass
Metalic
Percussion
String
Which instrument is the highest pitched out of these ones listed?
Oboe
Trumpet
Cello
Flute
What is the lowest pitched brass instrument in the orchestra?
Trumpet
French Horn
English Horn
Tuba
What is the lowest pitched string instrument?
Violin
Viola
Double Bass
Piano
What can you use to play a string instrument
A mouthpiece
A bow
A slide
Valves
Who controls the orchestra?
Conductor
Driver
Violin player
There is no one.
Which of these is not a member of the String family?
Violin
Clarinet
Viola
Harp
Which of these is not a member of the Brass family?
Violin
Trumpet
French Horn
Tuba
Which of these is not a member of the Percussion family?
Triangle
Timpani
Xylophone
Flute
Which of the following defines the the term 'theme'.
Doubling the note values of a theme as means of variation.
A type of scale, key, or chord used to convey a ‘sad‘ mood.
Another name for the main ‘tune’ of a piece of music.
A repeated musical pattern in the bass part upon which chords and melodies can be varied.
Which of the following defines the term 'variation'.
Another name for the main ‘tune’ of a piece of music.
Where the theme is altered or changed musically.
A common Western scale, key or chord used to convey a ‘happy’ mood.
Halving the note values of a theme as a means of variation.
Which of the following defines the term 'augmentation'.
A variation technique created by performing the main theme backwards.
Doubling the note values of a theme as means of variation.
Where the theme is altered or changed musically.
Adding notes to a main theme as a means of variation.
Which of the following defines the term 'diminution'.
Doubling the note values of a theme as means of variation.
A variation technique created by performing the main theme backwards.
Adding notes to a main theme as a means of variation.
Halving the note values of a theme as a means of variation.
Which of the following defines the term 'retrograde'.
Doubling the note values of a theme as means of variation.
A variation technique created by performing the main theme backwards.
Adding notes to a main theme as a means of variation.
Halving the note values of a theme as a means of variation.
Which of the following defines the term 'decoration'.
Doubling the note values of a theme as means of variation.
A variation technique created by performing the main theme backwards.
Adding notes to a main theme as a means of variation.
Halving the note values of a theme as a means of variation.
Which of the following defines the term 'major'.
Another name for the main ‘tune’ of a piece of music.
A common Western scale, key or chord used to convey a ‘happy’ mood.
A type of scale, key, or chord used to convey a 'sad' mood.
A repeated musical pattern in the bass part upon which chords and melodies can be varied.
Which of the following defines the term 'minor'.
Another name for the main ‘tune’ of a piece of music.
A common Western scale, key or chord used to convey a ‘happy’ mood.
A type of scale, key, or chord used to convey a 'sad' mood.
A repeated musical pattern in the bass part upon which chords and melodies can be varied.
Which of the following defines the term 'ground bass'.
Another name for the main ‘tune’ of a piece of music.
A common Western scale, key or chord used to convey a ‘happy’ mood.
A type of scale, key, or chord used to convey a 'sad' mood.
A repeated musical pattern in the bass part upon which chords and melodies can be varied.
What is the name of this instrument?
(a)
What is the name of this instrument?
(a)
What is the name of this instrument?
(a)
What is the name of this mountain range found in South America?
(a)
Syncopation is a rhythm that emphasises the...
off beats.
on beats.
strong beats.
fourth beat.
Latin America is also known as...
Italian America
South America
Classical America
Spanish America
What is an ostinato?
Syncopation
A species of ostrich
Call & Response
A repeated pattern
From which Latin country does Samba-styled music originate from?
(a)
Which of the following is NOT a Latin American dance?
Salsa
Breakdance
Samba
Tango
Which music is like a slow, jazzy version of samba?
Sambaslower
Sossi rover
Nossi bova
Bossa nova
Name this instrument.
Tabla
Mridanga
Khartal
Pungi
What instrument is this?
Shehnai
Tabla
Bansuri
Sitar
What is this instrument called?
Sitar
Shehnai
Raga
Tabla
A fusion music is..
A combination of two or more genres of music.
Only instrumental music.
An Ensemble of 10 performers
A concerto
What instrument is this?
Organ
Harmonium
Ghatam
Harpsichord
It is rhythmic cycle with a fixed number of beats repeated over and over again.
Tala
Baga
Raga
Sala
It is the name of the pitch system used in Indian musical music.
Raga
Sruti
Tintal
Which of the following defines the term 'alap'?
The second part of a raga performance, introducing the tala.
The first part of a raga performance.
The third section of the raga, may include a composed melody.
The final, climactic section of a raga.
Which of the following defines the term 'jhalla'?
The second part of a raga performance, introducing the tala.
The first part of a raga performance.
The third section of the raga, may include a composed melody.
The final, climactic section of a raga.
Which of the following defines the term 'gat'?
The second part of a raga performance, introducing the tala.
The first part of a raga performance.
The third section of the raga, may include a composed melody.
The final, climactic section of a raga.
Which of the following defines the term 'jor'?
The second part of a raga performance, introducing the tala.
The first part of a raga performance.
The third section of the raga, may include a composed melody.
The final, climactic section of a raga.
Which country did Reggae originate?
Brazil
Jamaica
South America
Cuba
Reggae developed during which decade?
1950's
1960's
1970's
1980's
Which artist brought Reggae to international recognition?
Ziggy Marley
Drake
Bob Marley
George Ezra
Reggae music always has how many beats per bar?
1
2
3
4
What does syncopation mean?
Playing between the beats (on off beats).
Playing on beats 1 and 3
Dancing while playing
Playing in a band
What Rhythmic feature is typical of Reggae
Syncopation
Dotted rhythm
Long held notes
Lively beat
How would you describe the tempo of most reggae songs?
Fast
Medium
Slow
Which beats are accented in Reggae music?
1 & 3
2 & 4
1 & 2
3 & 4
What keyboard instrument often features in Reggae bands?
Piano
Organ
Celesta
Rhodes
