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