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1
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what musical period was Brandenburg composed in

A

baroque period

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2
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name 2 other baroque composers that ARE NOT bach

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Handel
Vivaldi
Purcell

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3
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name 3 features of music from the baroque period

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harpsichord
heavy ornamentation
terraced dynamics

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4
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(brandenburg)
What structure is the movement in?

A

ternary form, ABA

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5
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(brandenburg)
What is the key at the beginning?

A

D major

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(brandenburg)
what key does the movement modulate to in the B section?

A

B minor

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(brandenburg)
what is the time signature

A

6/8 or 2/4

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8
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(brandenburg)
what is the tempo marking

A

allegro

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9
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what is a concerto grosso?
explain the 2 instrument groups

A

A concerto grosso is a piece of music written for a small group of soloists and accompaniment.
The group of soloists is known as the concertino and the accompaniment as the ripieno.
In this case the soloists are the violin flute and harpsichord and the ripieno is a string orchestra.

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10
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Explain the role of the basso continuo, what instruments are part of this?

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The basso continuo is an accompanying line to the tune who provide a baseline and harmony. In this piece it consists of a double bass, cello and harpsichord

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11
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complete the following paragraph using the words below:

Baroque. Polyphonic. monophonic. contrapuntal

The texture at the very beginning is _______. This is because only 1 instrument plays. Very quickly the texture becomes _______ or _______. This is because there are lots of independent melodies and parts being played. This is typical of music from the ________ period.

A

The texture at the very beginning is MONOPHONIC. This is because only 1 instrument plays. Very quickly the texture becomes CONTRAPUNTAL or POLYPHONIC. This is because there are lots of independent melodies and parts being played. This is typical of music from the BAROQUE period.

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12
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What is an ornament? Identify one used in this piece

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Ornaments are embellishments/decorations of the melody ,common in Baroque music. An example is a trill

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13
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What ornament is this?

__________tr__________
__________ IO________
___________I__________
___________I__________
______________________

Imagine its a stave with a note

A

trill

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14
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(Brandenburg)
Explain the dynamics of this piece with examples of how contrast is created.

A

The piece uses traditional baroque terraced dynamics which are implemented by players being added or taken away when the piece needs to get louder or quieter. The term terraced dynamics infers there was no crescendos or diminuendos, just louder or quieter.

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15
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What is figured bass? Which instrument uses it

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A figured bass is the use of numbers written below the stave to indicate the player what harmonies or chords to play. It is used by the harpsichord.

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16
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(Killer queen)
What genre of music is this song?

A

Glam rock

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17
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When was killer queen released?

A

1974

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18
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What is the name of the album Killer queen is from?

A

Sheer heart attack

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19
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(Killer queen)
what type of voice is featured in this song?

A

falsetto

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20
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(Killer queen)
complete the grid for the structure of this song

_____ verse 1_______Instrumental. Verse 2 _______ Guitar solo ________Chorus 3________

A

INTRO /verse 1/ CHORUS 1 /Instrumental. Verse/ 2 CHORUS 2/ Guitar solo/VERSE 3/Chorus 3/OUTRO

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21
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(Killer queen)
What is heard in the introduction

A

finger clicks

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22
Q

(Killer queen)
identify the missing instrument :
bass guitar
drum kit
vocals
piano
_______

A

electric guitar

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23
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(Killer queen)
what is the time signature

A

12/8

24
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(Killer queen)
what is the main texture of the song

A

homophonic

25
Q

(Killer queen)
name the key that it is in

A

Eb major
(E flat major)

26
Q

(killer queen)
the vocal line is mainly
syllabic
melismatic

A

syllabic 👍
melismatic👎

27
Q

(Killer queen)
what harmonic device is pictured below?

(cant put in a picture, pictured is a rhythmic long note)

A

pedal

28
Q

(Killer queen)
Who performs the electric guitar solo?

A

Brian may

29
Q

identify and describe 3 guitar techniques used in the guitar solo

A

Vibrato- achieved by quickly moving the string whilst playing, appears as a squiggly line on the score

Pitch bend- Played by bending the string of the guitar while the note is playing. Appears as a curved up and down line in the score.

Slide- Achieved by running your fingers quickly down the fretboard whilst the note is playing. Appears as a downward facing line on the score.

30
Q

(Killer queen)
which guitar technique s pictured below?

(squiggly line)

A

vibrato

31
Q

(Killer queen)
Explain 3 ways music technology is used in this song

A

Overdubbing- recording in another instrumental or vocal part over previously recorded music

Panning- the music moving from left to right when played

Multi-tracking: recording a performance on separate tracks so that each track can be edited individually

32
Q

(Afro-celt)
What genre is this song?

A

fusion

33
Q

(Afro-celt)
why is this piece considered fusion? what styles are featured

A

Fusion as it combines traditional styles of music from multiple cultures. The piece features traditional west African,
Irish and Western dance pop.

34
Q

(Afro-celt)
Name 2 instruments from each genre featured in this song

A

irish:
Bodhran
Uilliean pipes
Low whistle
fiddle
hurry curdy

african:
talking drum
kora
storyteller voice

western:
keyboard/electric piani
bass guitar

35
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(Afro-celt)
what harmonic device is used at the start?

A

pad drone

36
Q

(Afro-celt)
what rhythmic device is used in the shaker and bodhran loops?

A

ostinato

37
Q

(Afro-celt)
how many loops does this piece use?

A

28

38
Q

(Afro-celt)
what is the texture of the piece

A

layered

39
Q

(Afro-celt)
the beginning sounds ominous. explain why

A

-pad drone enters held for a long time leaving the listener uncertain

-starts with no set tempo

40
Q

(Afro-celt)
explain how a regular beat in introduced and maintained throught

A

The piece has no set tempo at the beginning however the tempo is introduced with a shaker loop and enhanced by the bodhran 48 seconds in. The tempo Is maintained throughout the piece by the introduction of loops that keep the tempo apparent.

41
Q

(Afro-celt)
describe how music technology is used paying attention to synths and loops

A

Loops - 28 various loops faded in and out of the mix to add to the layered texture

Panning- music moving from left to right

Synthesizers used throughout , seen in the pad drone in the intro

reverb applied to tacks

42
Q

(Afro-celt)
identify the solo instruments and describe them and how they sound

A

hurry guys- isish traditional instrument played by cranking a handle that turns a wheel to strum strings creating a long sound that sounds slightly like a violin

Low whistle is a traditional Irish whistle that is famous for its low haunting sound and is played by blowing Into it

uillean pipes- traditional bagpipe of Ireland , played by jumping bellows held under the armpit
famous for sounding sweeter and quieter than some other bagpipes.

43
Q

Who composed the theme for star wars

A

John williams

43
Q

(Star Wars)
name another film this composer has written for

A

Harry potter
Jaws
E.T

44
Q

(Star Wars)
what is a lietmotif

A

music specifically associated with a character or setting in films

45
Q

(Star Wars)
is this piece diagetic or non diagetic ?

explain

A

NON DIAGETIC

The characters are unable yo hear the music.

46
Q

(Star Wars)
which dynamic marking best suits the piece?

A

FF (fortissimo)

47
Q

(Star Wars)
name 2 percussion instruments in the opening bars

A

cymbal, timpani

48
Q

(Star Wars)
name 2 brass instruments heard in the opening bars

A

tuba, trombone

49
Q

(Star Wars)
describe 3 ways the composer made the music instantly grab out attention

A

Use of pecsuasion for emphasis

Loud dynamics to capture the audience

introductory brass fanfare- loud and attention grabbing

tutti, whole orchestra playing

50
Q

(Star Wars)
the structure of the main theme is
binary
ternary

A

binary
ternary👍

51
Q

(Star Wars)
what key is the main theme in

A

Bb major
(B flat)

52
Q

(Star Wars)
Identify 2 intervals commonly used in the melody

A

4th.
7th

53
Q

(Star Wars)
what instrument has a solo in the ‘rebel’ section

A

piccolo

54
Q

(Star Wars)
what does ritardando do in the piece

A

slows down gradually

55
Q

(Star Wars)
What rhythmic device cabe heard towards the end of the piece , what effect does this have?

A

OSTINATO. continues the marching feel to the end of the piece and creates suspense over the audience

56
Q

(Star Wars)
what is unusual about the end of the piece? what effect does it have?

A

Sudden tempo increase to 160 bpm and continues the march feel till the end. Then everything is stripped back and only a hello remains holding a long note leaving the audience in suspense.

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