Quiz Philipglassfacades

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________ Quiz name: Philip Glass, Facades 1. The accompaniment is played by instruments from one family. A True B False 2. The tempo remains the same throughout the extract. A True B False 3. How many different pitches do the violins play in each bar? A 2 B 3 C 4 4. How do the lengths of notes played in the accompaniment compare with those of the melody? A The accompaniment notes are usually longer than the melody notes. B The accompaniment notes are usually shorter than the melody notes. C The accompaniment notes are the same length as the melody notes. 5. Which instrument plays the melody? A Clarinet B Oboe C Soprano saxophone D Muted trumpet 6. Which statement best describes the melody played by this instrument? A The melody moves by steps and leaps. B The melody moves entirely in leaps. C The melody moves entirely by step. 7. Write one sentence to describe the mood of the music. Page 1 of 1

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Name: __________________________________________ Date: _______________Quiz name: Philip Glass, Facades

1. The accompaniment is played by instruments from one family.A TrueB False

2. The tempo remains the same throughout the extract.A TrueB False

3. How many different pitches do the violins play in each bar?A 2B 3C 4

4. How do the lengths of notes played in the accompaniment compare with those of the melody?A The accompaniment notes are usually longer than the melody notes.B The accompaniment notes are usually shorter than the melody notes.C The accompaniment notes are the same length as the melody notes.

5. Which instrument plays the melody?A ClarinetB OboeC Soprano saxophoneD Muted trumpet

6. Which statement best describes the melody played by this instrument?A The melody moves by steps and leaps.B The melody moves entirely in leaps.C The melody moves entirely by step.

7. Write one sentence to describe the mood of the music.

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