General Theory (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What is sight reading?
What is sight reading?
Performing music read for the first time
How many sharps/flats should Higher Level students be comfortable with in key signatures?
How many sharps/flats should Higher Level students be comfortable with in key signatures?
Up to four sharps/flats
Which is an example of a compound time signature?
Which is an example of a compound time signature?
6/8
Which two articulation types are mentioned for dynamic awareness?
Which two articulation types are mentioned for dynamic awareness?
Staccato and legato
What should you prioritise during sight reading?
What should you prioritise during sight reading?
Continuity over minor errors
Which musical patterns should you identify when focusing on patterns during preparation?
Which musical patterns should you identify when focusing on patterns during preparation?
Scales, arpeggios, and rhythmic motifs
What should you scan for during the preview stage in the exam?
What should you scan for during the preview stage in the exam?
Key/time signatures, tempo, challenges
What should you do if mistakes happen during sight reading?
What should you do if mistakes happen during sight reading?
Don't stop; skip to next bar if needed
What common mistake disrupts the fluency of the performance?
What common mistake disrupts the fluency of the performance?
Stopping and starting
What is sight reading about according to the key takeaways?
What is sight reading about according to the key takeaways?
Confidence and fluency, not perfection