Year 8 - Spiderman listening Quiz

What instrument starts the piece of music?

• Violin

• Timpani drum

• Guitar

• Cello

What happens to the dynamics within the first minute of the piece of music?

• Dimminuendo

• Crescendo

• Rallentando

• Accelerando

What type of drum is used within the piece of music?

• Snare

• Bass drum

• Floor tom

• Timpani

What is the time signature of the piece of music?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 5/4

• 6/8

How would you describe the tempo of the piece of music?

• Allegro

• Moderato

• Adagio

What tonality best describes the overall piece of music?

(remember there will be major and minor chords)

• Major

• Minor

How are dynamics used in the theme to create tension?

• They remain constant throughout the piece.

• They start loud and fade away.

• They gradually build from quiet to loud.

• They alternate between loud and quiet quickly.

What does ostinato mean?

• A low pitch note that is held or played as a rhythm

• A short repeated pattern

• 2 or more notes played together at the same time

• A long melody

What is a pedal note?

• A low pitch note that is held or played as a rhythm

• A short repeated pattern

• 2 or more notes played together at the same time

• A long melody

What is a chord?

• A low pitch note that is held or played as a rhythm

• A short repeated pattern

• 2 or more notes played together at the same time

• A long melody