Year 8 Musical Theatre Knowledge Organiser

What is played before the show begins?

• Orchestra

• Overture

• Chorus

• Rap

Who are the individuals that are part of the storyline?

• Orchestra

• Characters

• Chorus

• Songs

What is the term for a group of singers who sing together?

• Orchestra

• Overture

• Chorus

• Rap

What does SATB stand for in music?

• Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass

• Solo, Alto, Tenor & Bass

• Soprano, Alto, Trumpet & Bass

• Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone

What is the definition of 'Rap' in music?

• A type of dance

• Spoken word set to music

• A type of instrument

• A type of song

What does 'melody' refer to in music?

• The speed

• The tune

• The pattern of notes

• The chords used

What does 'dynamics' refer to in music?

• The speed

• The tune

• Loud/soft and any volume changes

• The pattern of notes

What does 'texture' refer to in music?

• The speed

• Layers of sound and how they fit together

• The pattern of notes

• The chords used

What does 'harmony' refer to in music?

• The speed

• The tune

• The chords used

• The pattern of notes

What does 'rhythm' refer to in music?

• The speed

• The tune

• The pattern of notes

• The chords used