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Music Revision Questions Flashcards

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What is a lied?

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A song for voice and piano

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Where do lieder originate from

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Vienna, Austria

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When were lieder written?

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The Romantic Period (1830-1900)

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Who wrote lieder?

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Schumann, Schubert, and Bhrams

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What are the two structures used in lieder?

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Through composed (each verse is different) and strophic (all verses have the same tune)

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What instruments are used in lieder?

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A piano and a solo voice

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Where would lieder have traditionally been performed?

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In private houses

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What is a pop ballad?

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A slow, romantic song which tells a story

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Who composed pop ballads?

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The Beatles, Elton John, and The Carpenters

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What is the structure in pop ballads?

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A verse/chorus structure

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What instruments are used in pop ballads?

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  • Pop/rock band
  • Lead and backing vocals
  • Guitars
  • Keyboards
  • Synthesisers
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What is a classical concerto?

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A work for a solo instrument and an orchestra

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When were classical concertos performed?

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The Classical Period (1750-1830)

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Who wrote classical concertos?

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Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven

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What is a cadenza?

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A part in the classical concerto where the soloist can demonstrate their skill

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What is jazz music?

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A fusion of African and American music

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Who performed jazz music?

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Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Charlie Parker

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What is the rhythm in jazz like?

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Syncopated and swung

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What instruments are used in jazz music?

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  • Rhythm section (drums, double bass, and piano)

- Lead instruments (trumpet, saxophone, and trombone)

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Where would jazz be performed?

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In a jazz club

21
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What is the scale used in Indian classical music?

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The raga scale

22
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What instruments are used in Indian classical music?

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  • Tabla (play the tala rhythm)
  • Tambura (plays the harmonies)
  • Sitar (plays the melody)
  • Solo voice
23
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What is the structure for Indian classical music?

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Alap/Jhor/Jhala/Gat

24
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Name five key features of baroque chamber music

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  • Terraced or stepped dynamics (sudden changes)
  • Harpsichord (plays the basso continuo)
  • Texture is often contrapuntal (polyphonic)
  • Lots of ornaments (e.g. trills)
  • Trio sonata was popular
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Name three features of classical chamber music

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  • String quartet was popular (two violins, one viola, and a cello)
  • Balanced four bar phrases
  • Subtle dynamics (crescendos and diminuendos)
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What is African a cappella?

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African music without instrumental accompaniament

27
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Name an African a cappella artist

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo

28
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What are the two types of a cappella singing?

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  • Mbube (means ‘lion.’ Loud and powerful. Has one or more high-pitched singers)
  • Isicathamya (means to tip-toe. Uses four-part harmony and call and response. There are dance moves)
29
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What is Bhangra?

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A fusion of western pop and Indian folk music

30
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What language is Bhangra sung in?

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Punjabi

31
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What is the rhythm used in Bhangra music?

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The chaal rhythm

32
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What instruments are used in Bhangra

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  • Male vocals
  • Backing vocals (shouts of “hoi”)
  • Sitar
  • Dhol drum
  • Sound effects
33
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Name two features of Bhangra dance

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  • Jumps

- Farming movements

34
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What is a waltz

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A romantic paired dance in 3/4

35
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Where did waltz originate from?

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Vienna, Austria

36
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Name two composers of waltzes

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Johann Strauss andTchaicovsky

37
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What period were waltzes written in?

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The Romantic Period (1830-1900)

38
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Where would waltzes be performed?

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In a ballroom

39
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Where did salsa originate from?

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Cuba

40
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What is salsa a fusion of?

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Cuban Son and American jazz

41
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What’s the rhythm in salsa?

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The Son Clave rhythm

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What are the instruments used in salsa?

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  • Singers
  • Piano
  • Tres guitar
  • Bass
  • Cowbells, calves, confess, maracas, and guiros
  • Trumpets
  • Saxophones
43
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What are the three sections of salsa music?

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  • Sonero (solo)
  • Montuno (chorus)
  • Mambo (instrumental break)
44
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Name five features of the salsa dance

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  • Fast movements
  • Use of lifts
  • 4 move step
  • Paired dance
  • Intricate footwork
45
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Where does the tango originate from?

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  • Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • The slums
  • Moved to Paris
46
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Name five musical features of the tango

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-In 4
      4
-Dotted rhythms
-Violin usually improvises 
-Creacendos
-Moderate tempo
47
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Name four instruments used in the tango

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  • Bandoneon
  • Double bass
  • Tres guitar
  • Piano
48
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Name five features of a tango dance

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  • Paired dance
  • Closed hold
  • Intricate footwork
  • Lots of walking
  • Upper body remains straight/rigid

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