General Knowledge - List C (Tri-Time by Colin Cowles)

Question 1

What key is this piece?

Answer 1

A minor because:

• there are no sharps or flats in the key signature
• it starts and ends on A

Question 2

What is 3/4?

Answer 2

• time signature
• simple triple time
• 3 crotchet beats per bar

Question 3

Allegretto

Answer 3

moderately fast

Question 4

What is the semicircle with a dot above the last note?

Answer 4

Fermata or pause
A prolongation (hold) at the discretion of the performer

Question 5

Who is Colin Cowles?

Answer 5

• contemporary English composer

- well known for Saxophone writing and educational pieces