WorksheetsSongwriting - Year 9
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the purpose of a chord sequence in a song?
a)
To add lyrics
b)
To create harmony and structure
c)
To play fast solos
d)
To control volume
2.
Which of the following is a common 4-chord progression in pop music?
a)
C - E - G - A
b)
C - G - Am - F
c)
D - F - Bb - Eb
d)
G - C - D - G#
3.
What does the bass line usually follow?
a)
The melody
b)
The rhythm of the snare drum
c)
The chord roots
d)
The lyrics
4.
Which instrument typically plays the beat in a band?
a)
Guitar
b)
Bass
c)
Drums
d)
Keyboard
5.
What is a verse in a song?
a)
A short instrumental solo
b)
A repeated phrase with changing lyrics
c)
The part with no lyrics
d)
The final part of the song
6.
What is the chorus of a song usually like?
a)
Slower and softer
b)
Where solos happen
c)
Catchy and repeated
d)
Only played once
7.
What is the role of lyrics in a song?
a)
To confuse the listener
b)
To keep the rhythm
c)
To tell a story or express ideas
d)
To determine pitch
8.
What does 'melody' mean in music?
a)
The chord structure
b)
The main tune of the song
c)
The drum pattern
d)
The tempo
9.
Which tool is best for writing down a melody?
a)
Drum machine
b)
Lyrics sheet
c)
Chord chart
d)
Staff notation
10.
If your chord progression is C - Am - F - G, which key are you likely in?
a)
G major
b)
D minor
c)
C major
d)
A major
11.
What makes a strong beat in pop music?
a)
Slow changes
b)
Random rhythms
c)
Repeating patterns
d)
High-pitched notes
12.
What should you do first when starting to write a song?
a)
Record the final version
b)
Mix it
c)
Decide on a theme or idea
d)
Add effects
13.
A good melody is usually...
a)
Monotone
b)
Repetitive and tuneful
c)
Full of random notes
d)
Only one note
14.
How many beats are in a bar of 4/4 time?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
6
15.
What does a hook do in a song?
a)
Speeds up the tempo
b)
Distracts the listener
c)
Makes the song memorable
d)
Changes the key
16.
Which software is commonly used for creating digital beats?
a)
Word
b)
DAW
c)
Excel
d)
PowerPoint
17.
What does the bass do in a band?
a)
Plays chords
b)
Sings high notes
c)
Supports the harmony and rhythm
d)
Changes tempo
18.
What section usually comes after the second chorus?
a)
Intro
b)
Solo
c)
Bridge
d)
Outro
19.
What is rhyme used for in lyrics?
a)
To confuse listeners
b)
To create a catchy flow
c)
To avoid repetition
d)
To make it hard to sing
20.
Which technique helps you write lyrics?
a)
Using a calculator
b)
Brainstorming and free-writing
c)
Playing fast scales
d)
Recording silence
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