Grade 4 - Test C - Practice 5
Listen and notice musical details and time recognition
The questions in this test will be about Tempo
and Musical Character.
Listen to the music and then answer the questions that follow. The questions will appear automatically when the clip has finished playing.
Q1: Was there any change in tempo or did the tempo stay the same?
The tempo stayed the same
The tempo became quicker near the end
The tempo became slower near the end
Q2: What features give the music its character?
Which answer is better? Choose the one you would give in an exam.
A: Wistful, tender, like a sad song - due to: singing tone; lilting melody line; changes between major and minor; gentle rubato.
B: Robust, happy, like dancing - due to: the notes and rhythms; the way it was played; not much expressive detail such as dynamic changes.
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Listen to the Musical Character answer explained..
Is the music in 2, 3 or 4 time?
2 time 3 time 4 time
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Listen and clap the short clips. Then hear the complete phrase again and clap the rhythm.
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