WorksheetsMusic Year 8 MCQ Preparation
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which is a definition of structure, in relation to songwriting?
Which instruments are used in a song
The order of the different sections of a song
Where the musicians stand when they perform a song
The equipment used to record a song
Each verse in a song will typically have...
the same melody but different lyrics.
the same melody and the same lyrics.
a different melody and the same lyrics.
a different melody and different lyrics.
Each chorus in a song will typically have...
the same melody but different lyrics.
the same melody and the same lyrics.
a different melody and the same lyrics.
a different melody and different lyrics.
A section of a song with a different melody and different lyrics to any of the verses or chorus previously heard is called...
the instrumental solo.
the intro.
the bassline.
the middle section.
A group of two or more notes played together is called a ...
string.
chord.
riff.
hook.
A riff is...
a sequence of chords.
a type of guitar.
a section of the lyrics.
a repeating pattern of notes.
Which is a definition of minimalism?
A style with extreme sparseness or simplicity.
A very complex and intricate style of music.
A note which lasts two beats.
A piece of music which lasts for one minute.
Which two of the following are minimalist composers?
Johann Sebastian Bach
Terry Riley
Steve Reich
Adele
What is the name of short musical idea, on which an entire minimalist piece will be based?
rhythm
phasing
microphone
cell
Name the musical element in which two or more musicians start to play the exact same thing, get gradually out of sync with each other and come gradually back into sync again?
phasing
ostinato
addition
metamorphosis
