WorksheetsQuiz on the Song 'Africa'
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Who recorded the song "Africa"?
The Beatles
Toto
Queen
ABBA
In what year was the song "Africa" released?
1975
1982
1990
2000
What is the dynamic marking for the song "Africa"?
Pianissimo
Mezzo forte
Fortissimo
Piano
What is the form and structure of the song "Africa"?
Sonata form
Verse/Chorus
Rondo form
Binary form
What is the texture of the song "Africa"?
Monophonic
Homophonic
Polyphonic
Heterophonic
What is the melody like in "Africa"?
Mostly disjunct
Moves conjunctly in a syncopated rhythm
Completely atonal
Only uses one note
What is the key of Verse 1 in "Africa"?
C Major
B Major
D Major
E Major
What is the key of Chorus 3?
A Major
B Major
C Major
D Major
What instrument is mentioned as playing a countermelody?
Piano
Flute-like instrument
Violin
Trumpet
What is the term for a short, repeated phrase in music?
Grace notes
Harmonic rhythm
Pentatonic scale
Riff
What is the key of the new riff section?
A Major
B Major
C Major
D Major
What is the scale with only 5 notes usually from the major scale?
Harmonic scale
Pentatonic scale
Chromatic scale
Whole tone scale
What is the key of the link 2 section?
As link 1
B Major
C Major
D Major
What is the accompaniment of the content section based on?
From chorus
From verse
From bridge
From intro
What is the key of the chorus 3 section?
A Major
B Major
C Major
D Major
Which percussion instrument is prominently featured in the intro of "Africa"?
Marimba
Drums
Congas
Tambourine
What is the tempo marking of the song "Africa"?
Adagio
Allegro
Andante
Moderato
Which musical term describes a smooth, connected style of playing?
Staccato
Legato
Tenuto
Marcato
What is the time signature of the song "Africa"?
3/4
4/4
6/8
5/4
Which section of a song typically contains the main theme or hook?
Outro
Bridge
Chorus
Verse
Which instrument plays the iconic riff in the song "Africa"?
Bass
Guitar
Keyboard
Drums
Which instrument provides the bassline in the song "Africa"?
Drums
Guitar
Keyboard
Bass guitar
What is the lyrical theme of the song "Africa"?
Love and relationships
Adventure and nostalgia
Fantasy and mythology
Political commentary
Which section of the song "Africa" features a prominent keyboard solo?
Chorus
Bridge
Verse
Intro
Which musical element is used to create a sense of anticipation in the song "Africa"?
Dynamics
Syncopation
Modulation
Ostinato
