WorksheetsBTEC genres quiz
Total questions: 43
Worksheet time: 24mins
The second wave of ska or 2 tone was started by The Specials in which British city?
Milton Keynes
London
Birmingham
Coventry
What was the name of the movement of immigrants moving from the Caribbean to the UK in 1948 (it was named after the ship)
Windrush
Titanic
Bismark
Mary-Rose
What type of harmony would you usually find in Reggae music? (meaning harmony where notes fit together in a way that sounds pleasing)
(a)
What religion is Reggae often associated with?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Rastafarianism
What year did Jamaica gain independence from the UK?
1942
1952
1962
1972
Which of these instruments would you NOT FIND in reggae music
Organ
Cello
Bass guitar
Electric Guitar
When the rhythm emphasis notes off the beat it is called
(a)
Which of these genres did inspired Reggae music? (more than one answer!)
Ska
Hip-Hop
Country
Rocksteady
When you play "off beat", you play on beats:
1,2,3,4
1 & 3
2,4,6,8
2 & 4
Where is Jamaica?
Africa
Europe
South America
Caribbean
What is this?
chord
riff
hook
fill
Which artist brought Reggae to international recognition?
Ziggy Marley
Drake
Bob Marley
George Ezra
Reggae developed during which decade?
1950's
1960's
1970's
1980's
Which country did Reggae originate?
Brazil
Jamaica
South America
Cuba
What is the typical style of bass in blues and Rock N' Roll music?
Slap Bass
Walking Bass
Syncopated bass
What type of rhythm is typical in blues music?
Swing
Skipped
Running
Syncopated
What is it called when a musician makes up music on the spot?
Sight reading
Improvisation
Planned
Made up music
What decade did Blues music start in?
1500s
1600s
1800s
2000s
Blues music was inspired by.... (MULTIPLE ANSWERS CORRECT)
work songs
rock and roll
spiritual songs
Gamelan
What decade did Rock 'n' Roll begin?
1900's
1950's
1980's
2000's
Who was the first person to use the term "Rock 'n' Roll?"
TV show host Ed sullivan
Radio show host Alan freed
The President
Elvis Presley
Which style of music did NOT influence Rock 'n' Roll?
Blues
Country
Classical
Jazz
Which TWO singers famously recorded and performed Hound Dog?
Jelly Roll Morton
Chuck Berry
Big Mamma Thornton
Elvis Presley
What are dynamics?
How long or short a note is
How fast or slow a piece of music is
The proper term for volume in music
The type of sound made by an instrument
Which of these features does Rock N Roll share with Blues? (more than one right answer)
Blues Scale
Swung Rhythm
Same instruments
12 bar blues
Which of these statements are true about the walking bass?
It moves from a root note up and then back down again
It moves in step (playing on every quarter note)
It has to play every note in the scale
It usually plays in double time
What STRUCTURE is a typical Rock N Roll song in?
(a)
Which of these statements are true about the blues scale? (more than one right answer!)
There are 6 notes in it
Every note is spaced two notes apart
There are lots of accidentals
It must be played swung
What style of Rhythm is typical in Rock N Roll music
(a)
Which musical genres did Grime evolve out of?
Rock, Paper and Scissors
Garage, Hip hop and Dancehall
Classical, Country and Samba
Brass Band, Indian Classical and Jazz
From which city in the UK did Grime emerge from?
Birmingham
Truro
London
Glasgow
Choose three features of Grime music.
Uses a symphony orchestra
2-step 4/4 breakbeat
Lots of melody and harmony
Emphasis on bass
140 beats per minute
Which form of media has been important in promoting Grime music? (Choose two)
Television
Radio
Newspapers
YouTube and social media
Carrier pigeon
What BPM is grime music traditionally at?
90-100 BPM
100-120 BPM
130-140 BPM
150-160 BPM
Flipping a melody back to front
Sequence
Retrograde
Inversion
Melodic Device
Playing notes off the beat is called
Dotted rhythms
syncopation
improvisation
accenting
What does the term 'Leitmotif' mean?
Musical composition
Cinematic technique
Leading motive
Film genre
Which film features the iconic use of a character leitmotif with an ominous and simple two-note melody to signify the presence of the shark?
Jaws
The Godfather
Jurassic Park
Titanic
According to the text, what did Wagner say about leitmotifs?
Guides to words
Guides to images
Guides to feelings
Guides to actions
Who are some famous ambient music artists?
Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Tim Hecker
Taylor Swift, Kanye West, Beyonce
Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince
Elton John, Adele, Ed Sheeran
What are the characteristics of ambient music?
Ambient music is characterized by loud and aggressive sound with fast-paced melodies
Ambient music is characterized by its heavy use of vocals and lyrics, often with a focus on storytelling
Ambient music is characterized by its lack of melody and rhythm, often with dissonant and chaotic sounds
Ambient music is characterized by its atmospheric and soothing sound, often with repetitive and gentle melodies, and is designed to create a relaxing and immersive environment.
How does ambient music affect mood?
It can have a calming effect on mood and reduce stress levels.
It can make mood more melancholic and increase anxiety levels.
It has no effect on mood.
It can make mood more agitated and increase stress levels.
What era did ambient music originate from?
1990s and 2000s
1800s and 1900s
1970s and 1980s
1950s and 1960s
