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Year 9 Music Bumper End-of -Year Quiz

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does musical theatre (also known as a musical) contain?

a)
A combination of songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance.
b)
A combination of songs and acrobatics
c)
Just dance without any songs
d)
Only spoken dialogue and acting
2.

When did musicals as we know them become popular?

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century

d)

21st century

3.

What is a jukebox musical?

a)
A jukebox musical is a type of fruit commonly found in tropical regions.
b)
A jukebox musical is a type of car engine part.
c)
A jukebox musical is a stage or film musical that uses previously released popular songs as its musical score.
d)
A jukebox musical is a type of dance originating in the 1950s.
4.

When a musical is 'sung-through' what does this mean?

a)
The actors only speak, not sing, during the performance.
b)
The musical has no dialogue, only instrumental music.
c)
The songs are performed by a recorded voice, not live singers.
d)
The entire story is conveyed through continuous singing.
5.

Which one of the following is a sung-through musical?

a)
Les Misérables
b)
The Phantom of the Opera
c)

Wicked

d)

Mamma Mia

6.

What is an 'Overture'?

a)
A type of flower
b)
A type of dance
c)

Orchestral piece at the beginning of a musical

d)
A type of dessert
7.

What are solo songs usually about in a musical?

a)
Solo songs in a musical are usually about expressing the character's emotions, thoughts, or motivations.
b)
Solo songs in a musical are usually about car mechanics
c)
Solo songs in a musical are usually about cooking recipes
d)
Solo songs in a musical are usually about the weather
8.

Why are action songs usually included in musicals?

a)
To provide historical context
b)
To showcase elaborate costumes
c)
To slow down the pace of the musical
d)
To add energy, engage the audience, and enhance the entertainment value.
9.

Why are chorus and production numbers included in musicals?

a)
To confuse the audience
b)
To showcase the lighting design
c)
To provide a platform for solo performances
d)
Chorus and production numbers are included in musicals to enhance storytelling, provide spectacle, showcase the talents of the ensemble, and create memorable moments for the audience.
10.

The Western Classical Tradition refers to music composed between which of the below dates?

a)

1750 and 1900

b)
1600 and 1700
c)

1600 and 1900

d)
1500 and 1600
11.

Which of the three musical eras did you learn about?

a)
Medieval, Renaissance, Impressionist
b)
Baroque, Classical, Romantic
c)
Hip Hop, Country, Electronic
d)
Rock, Pop, Jazz
12.

In Term 2 you learnt to play an extract from 'Prelude in C Major'. Who was the composer?

a)
Johann Sebastian Bach
b)
Ludwig van Beethoven
c)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
d)
Frederic Chopin
13.

In the piano piece 'Fur Elise' by Beethoven, what is a famous feature of the melody?

a)
Minimalist structure
b)
Complex polyphony
c)
Repetitive motif
d)
Harsh dissonance
14.

In music of the Romantic period, chromaticism is often used in the melody lines. What does 'chromaticism' mean?

a)
Chromaticism refers to the use of notes outside of the traditional scale of a key.
b)
Chromaticism refers to the use of only consonant harmonies
c)
Chromaticism is a term used to describe the tempo of a piece
d)
Chromaticism refers to the use of only the notes within a key
15.

What is the background music in film music referred to as?

a)
melody
b)
soundtrack
c)
tune
d)

underscore

16.

What is diegetic music?

a)

Music that is played during the end credits of a film.

b)

Music that is composed by a famous artist for a specific scene in a film.

c)

Music that is created using digital instruments in a film.

d)

Music that is contained within the action in a film.

17.

What is a Lietmotif?

a)

A leitmotif is a recurring musical theme or motif

b)
A type of pasta dish
c)

A type of musical instrument

d)
A type of dance originating in South America
18.

Pedal notes are often used in film music. Why is this?

a)

To build tension or emphasize a particular moment in the storyline

b)
To add a touch of comedy to serious scenes
c)
To make the audience fall asleep during the movie
d)
To distract from the main storyline
19.

What is an ostinato?

a)
A single note played repeatedly
b)
A type of woodwind instrument
c)
A repeated musical phrase or rhythm
d)
A form of dance
20.

What is a 'hook' in pop music?

a)

A 'hook' in pop music is a catchy or memorable musical phrase or motif that is repeated throughout a song

b)
A 'hook' in pop music is a piece of clothing worn by singers on stage.
c)
A 'hook' in pop music is a term for a song that is not popular.
d)
A 'hook' in pop music is a type of fishing equipment used by musicians.
21.

What is a 'middle 8' or 'bridge' in a song?

a)
A 'middle 8' is a term used to describe the central point of a song
b)
A 'bridge' refers to the physical structure that connects two parts of a song
c)
A 'middle 8' or 'bridge' in a song is a section that typically comes after the second chorus and serves as a contrast to the rest of the song.
d)
A 'middle 8' is a type of musical instrument used in songs
22.

What is the purpose of a 'pre-chorus'?

a)
To confuse the listeners
b)
To build anticipation and transition smoothly into the chorus.
c)
To introduce a new key signature
d)
To signal the end of the song
23.

What are the 3 Primary chords?

a)
I, IV, V
b)
II, III, VI
c)
VII, I, III
d)
IV, VI, VII
24.

When was the musical style 'Ragtime' popular?

a)

Late 19th century

b)
Late 17th century
c)
Early 18th century
d)
Mid 20th century
25.

What instrument was Ragtime originally played on?

a)
drums
b)
piano
c)
violin
d)
guitar
26.

What rhythmic feature was common in Ragtime?

a)
Syncopation
b)

Tempo

c)

Triplets

d)

Harmony

27.

Improvisation was a common feature in New Orleans and Dixieland jazz.

What does 'Improvisation' mean?

a)
Pre-recorded music played during a performance
b)
Choreographed dance routines
c)
Written music sheets followed exactly
d)
Spontaneous creation of music during a performance
28.

What texture was common in New Orleans and Dixieland Jazz?

a)
Homophonic
b)
Monophonic
c)
Atonal
d)
Polyphonic
29.

What is a 'rhythm section' in Jazz?

a)

A 'rhythm section' in Jazz refers to the instruments playing the melody

b)
A 'rhythm section' in Jazz is a group of instruments that play only solos
c)
A 'rhythm section' in Jazz is a term used for the lighting effects during a performance
d)

A 'rhythm section' in Jazz is a group of instruments that provide the harmonic and rhythmic foundation for the music

30.

What does the style of 'Be-Bop' in Jazz sound like?

a)
Slow tempos, simple chord progressions
b)
Fast tempos, complex chord progressions, improvisation, intricate melodies, rapid chord changes
c)
Steady chord changes, repetitive melodies
d)
No improvisation, basic melodies

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