Revision IGCSE Music Listening
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Revision IGCSE Music Listening
Section A1. List 3 features of a Baroque period extract.
2. List 3 features of a Classical period extract.
3. List 3 features of a Romantic period extract.
4. List 3 features of a 20th century period extract.
5. List 4 string instruments used in the orchestra
6. List 4 woodwind instruments used in the orchestra
7. List 4 brass instruments used in the orchestra
8. List 4 percussion instruments used in the orchestra
9. List 4 non-orchestral instruments
10. List 4 Baroque composers
11. List 4 Classical composers
12. List 4 Romantic composers
13. List 4 20th century composers
14. List 6 Italian tempo markings you can think of, and list them in order of slowest to fastest.
15. List 6 dynamic markings you can think of, and list them in order of quietest to loudest.
16. List and explain 4 articulation markings eg legato, staccato etc
17. Explain the following instrumental and/or vocal effects Arco Pizzicato Glissando Tremolo Harmonics Double stopping Strumming Pitch bending Mute Roll syllabic Melisma Blue notes
18. How would the composer bring out the meaning of the words (word painting) if the text/lyrics were about joy and happiness?
19. How would the composer bring out the meaning of the words (word painting) if the text/lyrics were about sad and loneliness?
20. Draw a circle of fifth up to 4# and 4b, and list the major/minor keys
Give an example of the following scales Major Minor Blues scale Pentatonic Wholetone Chromatic
Explain the following compositional devices Repetition
Sequence
Retrograde
Inversion
Retrograde inversion
Variation
Motif
Scale
Arpeggio
Imitation
Canon
Ostinato
Riff
Syncopation
Pedal note
Drone
Alberti bass
Contrary motion
Give an example of the following structure Binary Ternary Rondo Theme and variations Ground bassName three features that are characteristic of a Minuet and Trio? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a March? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a waltz? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of an opera? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of an oratorio? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a recitative? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of an aria? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a chorus? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a musical? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a symphony? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a concerto? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a symphony? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a string quartet? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a sonata? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of an impressionism piece? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a neo-classical piece? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three features that are characteristic of a jazz piece? Give an example (name the composition title and the composer)
Name three differences between an orchestra and chamber ensemble.
Name three differences between a wind band and jazz band.
Write down the C major scale, below, and give the correct terminology for each scale degree.1CTonic
2
3
4
5
6
7
Write down the primary chords for C major, and name the notes used belowICCEG
IV
V
Write down the secondary chords for C major, and name the notes belowII
VI
Write down the chords used for the cadence listed below, and give an example in C majorPerfectV-IG-C
Plagal
Imperfect
Interrupted
How can you tell when a piece of music has modulated into another key?
Draw an example of the following ornaments: Acciaccatura Appoggiatura Mordent Turn Trill
SECTION B World Music
Africa Instruments
Features
Latin AmericaInstruments
Features
IndonesiaInstruments
Features
ChinaInstruments
Features
SECTION D India
InstrumentsPlaying technique
Sitar
Sarod
Tambura
Sarangi
Santoor
Harmonium
Tabla
Bansuri
Voice
The use of Melody, Rhythm and Drone in Indian Music RAGA
Instruments that are used to play the raga
TALA
Instruments that are used to play the raga
DRONE
Instruments that are used to play the raga
Sections of a Raga performance Sections of a Raga PerformanceMusic Features
Alap
Jhor
Jhalla
SECTION E Tchaikovskys Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture
1. What kind of genre is this piece?
2. When was this piece written?
3. What is the time signature of this piece?
4. What key is this piece in?
5. Name three features of the piece that display characteristics of the Romantic period.
6. What is the structure of this piece? List the different sections in order of appearance.
7. What are the three themes used in the Overture?
8. Translate the following instrumentsFlauto
Picc.
Oboi
Clarinetti
Corno inglese
Fagotti
Corni
Trombe
Tromboni
Piatti
Gran cassa
Arpa
Violino
contrabasso
9. Which of the instruments above are transposing instruments?10. Is corno inglese a woodwind or a brass instrument?
11. Which of the instruments listed above are double reed instruments?
12. Name three playing techniques of the string section,
Describe the following Tempo & Performance Directions from the OvertureAndante non tanto quasi Moderato
Poco a poco string. Accel
Molto meno mosso
String.al Allegro giusto
Moderato assai
Rubato
a2
Con sord.
Senza sord.
Pizz.
Arco
13. What does programme music mean? Is Romeo & Juliet Overture an example of programme music? Why/why not?
14. Name two themes that are used in Tchaikovskys Romeo & Juliet Overture, and describe two ways in which they are different/contrasting musically.
15. How does the Strife theme represent the clash of swords and the anger of the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets?
16. How does the Love theme represent the tender love of Romeo and Juliet?
17. How does the chorale theme represent the tragic nature and Friar Laurence in Shakespeares story?
18. Complete the following structure summary on the piece.Introduction
Theme?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
Exposition
1st subject
Theme?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
2nd subject
Theme?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
Development
Theme 1?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Theme 2?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
Recapitulation
Theme 1?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Theme 2?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
Coda
Theme?
Instruments used to play the theme?
Tempo?
Key?
Music features of the theme?
Relationship of the key to the tonic?
Transposing Instruments Transpose the following to sounding pitch for the French horn- bar 13 page 259
Transpose the following to sounding pitch for the Cor Anglais- bar 41 page 261
Transpose the following to sounding pitch for piccolo- first note bar 130 page 272
Transpose the following to sounding pitch for the double bass- bar 11 page 259
Transpose the following to sounding pitch for the clarinet in A- bar 30 page 260Transpose the following to sounding pitch for trumpet in E- bar 141 page 274
Transcribe the following to alto clef for the viola players-bottom system on page 282 (the last line on the page)
Identification of chords Describe the chord in jazz/rock notation (C minor, G etc..) or Roman numerals (I, IV, V)
Bar 1 the first chord bassoon and clarinet plays ( you will need to transpose the clarinet notes to find out what kind of chord it is).
Bar 28, harp part, second chord
Bar 68 harp part, second chord
Bar 90 string section chord
Bar 111, string section chord
Bar 212, first chord string section
Bar 269, harp chord
Bar 352, string section first chord
Bar 520, string section first chord
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