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Year 7 Listening Homework B

Listen to the extract of music by clicking on the ‘play’ button. You can listen to the music as many times as you want. Answer the questions in your book. Don’t forget to write a title and a date.

 

1. What is the first instrument that plays? (1)

 

2. What is an ostinato? (1)

 

3. How many notes are in the ostinato used in this piece? (1)

 

4. How many beats are in the bar in this piece? (1)      2 beats      3 beats        4 beats        5 beats     

 

5. Name THREE instruments that you can hear in this piece. (3)

 

6. What is the best description for the main melodies in this piece? (1)

 

         A - The melody is very jumpy (staccato)          B - The melody is very low              C - The melody is very smooth (legato)

 

7. Copy and complete the following rhythmic table. (5)