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THEORY
1. State the meaning of the following Italian terms:
i. Allegro: ………………………………………… [2 marks] ii. Poco a Poco: …………………………………………… [2 marks] iii. Adagio: ………………………………………….. [2 marks] 2. Describe “Crescendo” and “Diminuendo” in relation to dynamics. [4 marks] 3. Define the term “Song Structure” and give any two common song structures. [4 marks] 4. i. What is meant by, “a major scale” in music. [2 marks] ii. Draw a treble staff showing the C major scales. [5 marks] OBJECTIVES 1. A half note in music is also known as A. Crochet B. Minim C. Quaver D. Semi-quaver 2. The element of music related to the degree of intensity or loudness in musical tones is A. Rhythm B. Tempo C. Dynamics D. Texture 3. The instrument used in measuring tempo is called A. Metronome B. Tempter C. Beat D. Organ 4. What is the order of the lines from the bottom to the top in a treble staff? A. E, G, B, D, F. B. F, A, C, E, G. C. G, B, D, F, A. D. C, E, G, B, D. 5. When the treble staff and the bass staff are drawn together on a piece of music sheet, what name is given to the staff formed? A. Treble-bass staff B. Grand clef C. Total staff D. Grand stave. 6. A series of eight notes in a musical scale is termed as A. Pitch B. Octave C. Melody D. Harmony. 7. The treble clef is also called A. G clef B. F clef C. E clef D. S clef 8. What is the name of the note “♪”? A. Minim B. Semi-quaver C. Quaver D. Crochet 9. Which of the following dynamics in music talks about playing a piece of music very quietly? A. Pianissimo B. Piano C. Fortissimo D. Forte 10. The Ghana national anthem has how many stanzas? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 ANSWERS THEORY 1. i. Allegro: it indicates that the speed of the piece of music is fast, quickly and bright ii. Poco a poco: it indicates that the speed of a piece of music is little by little. iii. Adagio: it indicates that the speed of a piece of music is slow and stately. 2. Crescendo: it means the music should gradually grow louder. Diminuendo: it indicates that the music should gradually grow softer. 3. Song structure is a combination and repetition of progressions. Some of the common song structures are; Binary form of melody, Ternary form of melody, Through- composed form, Rondo form, etc. 4. i. A major scale is a seven-note scale that consists of a series of half steps (H) and whole steps (W) ii.
OBJECTIVES 1. B 2. C 3. A 4. A 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. C