Music Terminology Quiz

In which key does the song open?

• C minor

• B♭ major

• D minor

• C major

What technique is used by the lead vocal in bar 11?

• Portamento slide

• Vocables

• Falsetto

• Descending sequence

How many bars is the second phrase of verse 1?

• 5

• 4

• 7

• 6

In which key does the chorus apparently cadence into?

• C major

• B♭ major

• F major

• D minor

How many bars is the chorus?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What vocal texture is created in bar 15 of the chorus?

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

• Monophonic

What technique is used on the word 'Queen' in bar 15 of the chorus?

• Descending sequence

• Falsetto

• Vocables

• Portamento slide

What effect is added on 'laser beam' in bar 17 of the chorus?

• Reverb

• Delay

• Flanger

• EQ

What vocal technique is used in bar 18 of the chorus?

• Vocal stabs

• Descending sequence

• Vocables

• Falsetto

What instrument accompanies the voice in verse 1?

• Piano

• Guitar

• Bass

• Drums