Tonality (Junior Cert Music): Quizzes
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What does tonality describe in music?
What does tonality describe in music?
The overall sound based on notes used
Which words describe major tonality?
Which words describe major tonality?
Bright, happy, cheerful
How does minor tonality typically sound?
How does minor tonality typically sound?
Sad, dark, or mysterious
Why do composers use tonality?
Why do composers use tonality?
To create mood & set atmosphere
Which piece is an example of major tonality?
Which piece is an example of major tonality?
'Ode to Joy' by Beethoven
Which piece is described as dark & dramatic in minor tonality?
Which piece is described as dark & dramatic in minor tonality?
'Toccata & Fugue in D minor' by Bach
Can tonality change during a piece of music?
Can tonality change during a piece of music?
Yes, it can change
In 'Sunrise in the Alps', how many bars are in minor tonality?
In 'Sunrise in the Alps', how many bars are in minor tonality?
The first 17 bars
What does the shift to major represent in 'Sunrise in the Alps'?
What does the shift to major represent in 'Sunrise in the Alps'?
The sunrise & hope
Why might a composer switch between major & minor tonality?
Why might a composer switch between major & minor tonality?
To change mood, setting, or character
What type of music often uses major tonality?
What type of music often uses major tonality?
Joyful or triumphant music
What is minor tonality often used to create?
What is minor tonality often used to create?
Drama, tension, or sadness