Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 2
Question 4
Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow.
Where choices are given, make a cross (X) in the appropriate block.
Play Track 14 ONCE.
4.1 With which... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Listen to the extracts and answer the questions that follow - NSC Music - Question 4 - 2017 - Paper 2
Step 1
4.1 With which genre do you associate this extract?
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The genre associated with this extract is "Concert Overture."
Step 2
4.2 Indicate TWO items that are CORRECT with reference to the music that you hear.
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The two correct items are "Development" and "Recapitulation."
Step 3
4.3 Give ONE Italian musical term that describes the change you hear in the tempo of this extract.
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The Italian musical term describing the tempo change is "Ritardando."
Step 4
4.4 Name the solo wind instrument that is used in this extract.
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The solo wind instrument used in this extract is the "Clarinet."
Step 5
4.5 Identify the voice type in EACH extract.
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TRACK
VOICE TYPE
Track 18
Baritone
Track 19
Tenor
Track 20
Bass
Step 6
4.6 Name the character that sings in this extract.
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The character that sings in this extract is "Sarastro."
Step 7
4.7 Name the character that sings in this extract. What is unique about this voice type?
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Character: "Queen of the Night".
Description: The Queen of the Night is a coloratura soprano, known for having the highest range (high F note) and singing comfortably in the extremely high register.
Step 8
4.8 From which movement in Beethoven's Symphony No. 6 has this extract been taken?
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This extract has been taken from the "1st movement" of Beethoven's Symphony No. 6.
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4.9 Choose a suitable tempo indication for this extract.
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The suitable tempo indication for this extract is "Allegro ma non troppo."
Step 10
4.10 Which ONE of the following wind instruments plays the melody in this extract?
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The wind instrument that plays the melody in this extract is the "Oboe."
Step 11
4.11 Which section of the orchestra do you hear in this extract?
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The section of the orchestra you hear in this extract is the "String section."
Step 12
4.12 Name the cadence with which this extract ends.
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The cadence with which this extract ends is an "Imperfect cadence."
