Quiz on the Song 'Africa'

Who recorded the song "Africa"?

• The Beatles

• Toto

• Queen

• ABBA

In what year was the song "Africa" released?

• 1975

• 1982

• 1990

• 2000

What is the dynamic marking for the song "Africa"?

• Pianissimo

• Mezzo forte

• Fortissimo

• Piano

What is the form and structure of the song "Africa"?

• Sonata form

• Verse/Chorus

• Rondo form

• Binary form

What is the texture of the song "Africa"?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

What is the melody like in "Africa"?

• Mostly disjunct

• Moves conjunctly in a syncopated rhythm

• Completely atonal

• Only uses one note

What is the key of Verse 1 in "Africa"?

• C Major

• B Major

• D Major

• E Major

What is the key of Chorus 3?

• A Major

• B Major

• C Major

• D Major

What instrument is mentioned as playing a countermelody?

• Piano

• Flute-like instrument

• Violin

• Trumpet

What is the term for a short, repeated phrase in music?

• Grace notes

• Harmonic rhythm

• Pentatonic scale

• Riff