Year 8 Reggae Listening - Pressure Drop

What is the tonality of the piece of music?

• Major

• Minor

What is the correct time signature of the piece?

• 3/4

• 4/4

• 5/4

What is the tempo throughout the piece of music?

• Allegro

• Moderato

• Adagio

What is the main dynamic that is used throughout the piece?

• Mezzoforte

• Mezzopiano

• Forte

• Piano

What beats of the bar are the chords played on?

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 3

What instrument is not played within the piece of music?

• Ukulele

• Piano

• Guitar

• Drum Kit

Throughout the song, are backing vocals present?

• Yes

• No

How would you describe the pattern of the bass guitar accompanying the chords?

• Ascending (going up in pitch)

• Descending (going down in pitch)

• Note stays the same

What percussion instrument is playing on each crotchet beat for most of the song?

• Maraca

• Snare drum

• Bass drum

• Hi-hat cymbal

What is the correct definition for syncopation?

• • A variety of rhythms played together, making part or all of a piece of music off-beat.

• Where all the instrumental parts are in time with each other.

• Where the tonality changes.

• Rhythms that are all played on the main accents.