Eduqas AoS 2 Quiz

Which era is characterized by lyrical, expressive melodies and a large orchestra?

• Baroque era

• Classical era

• Romantic era

• Modern era

Which composer is associated with the Classical era?

• Bach

• Tchaikovsky

• Mozart

• Wagner

What is a TRIAD?

• A group of three notes played in sequence

• A group of two or more notes played at the same time

• A series of chords

• A type of musical scale

What is the form of a RONDO?

• A B

• A B A

• A B A C A

• A A A

What is the definition of 'Ostinato'?

• A musical idea is repeated exactly

• A short, repeated pattern or phrase

• An idea is copied in another part

• A long held or constantly repeated note

Which type of cadence moves to an unexpected chord?

• Perfect

• Plagal

• Imperfect

• Interrupted

What is the characteristic of a 'Strophic' form?

• A song uses the same melody over and over

• A song has contrasting sections called 'episodes'

• A song has a main theme repeated and developed

• A song has two sections, A and B

Which type of musical texture involves a single melodic line without accompaniment?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

What is the term for a gradual increase in loudness in music?

• Diminuendo

• Forte

• Crescendo

• Piano

Which instrument is commonly associated with the Baroque era?

• Piano

• Harpsichord

• Saxophone

• Electric Guitar