When you think of music, what comes to mind - a tune, a riff, a symphony? What about a song? Songs are without a doubt the most popular form of music and students in KS3 will study them. This quiz is based upon the requirements set for the final unit of the KS3 music syllabus - 'The Song'.
What is the difference between a song and a tune? Well, a song must include a voice! There are many types of song - ballads, which tell a story, folk songs, which are passed down from generation to generation, pop songs, created by musical artists for financial gain - the list goes on. A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs. But all songs, whatever their style, have words.
Have a go at this quiz to see how much you know about songs, their composition and their style. Take your time and read each question carefully before you pick your answers. And don't forget to read the helpful comments after each question. Good luck!
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Hooks and riffs are a common feature of ....... |
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popular music from the 20th century onwards |
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solo concertos |
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baroque ensemble music |
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None of the above |
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Where is a hook usually found in a pop song? |
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The beginning of the song |
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The chorus |
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The end of the song |
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None of the above |
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What is a riff? |
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A cadenza section in a concerto |
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A repeated accompanying progression |
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A type of dance |
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A type of harmonic played by a guitar |
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What do song words and music often convey? |
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Social messages |
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Political messages |
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Cultural messages |
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All of the above |
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How are songs often arranged today? |
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By using a pen and paper |
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They're usually improvised |
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Using music technology |
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None of the above |
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What does MIDI stand for? |
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Motion, Ignition and Dynamic Interface |
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Multi Instrument Digital Interface |
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Multi Instrument Drumming Interface |
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Musical Instrument Digital Interface |
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Multitrack is a method of ....... |
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enhancing guitar effects pedals |
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sound recording |
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composing concertos |
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All of the above |
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What is a backing track? |
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A slow, reflective song |
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An accompanying audio or midi recording |
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An upbeat song with vocals and guitar solo |
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The technical term for a single at No. 2 in the charts |
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What is meant by 'lead'? |
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A band member who sings/plays the main parts of the song |
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A type of metal used to coat guitar frets |
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A heavier genre of music than rock/metal |
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None of the above |
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A pop ballad is often referred to as ....... |
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a comedic song designed to entertain |
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a fast, aggressive track |
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a type of song based upon a drone |
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an emotional love song |
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Hooks and riffs are a common feature of ....... |
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popular music from the 20th century onwards |
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solo concertos |
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baroque ensemble music |
| [ ] |
None of the above |
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Where is a hook usually found in a pop song? |
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The beginning of the song |
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The chorus |
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The end of the song |
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None of the above |
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3.
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What is a riff? |
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A cadenza section in a concerto |
| [x] |
A repeated accompanying progression |
| [ ] |
A type of dance |
| [ ] |
A type of harmonic played by a guitar |
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4.
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What do song words and music often convey? |
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Social messages |
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Political messages |
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Cultural messages |
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All of the above |
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5.
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How are songs often arranged today? |
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By using a pen and paper |
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They're usually improvised |
| [x] |
Using music technology |
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None of the above |
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6.
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What does MIDI stand for? |
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Motion, Ignition and Dynamic Interface |
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Multi Instrument Digital Interface |
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Multi Instrument Drumming Interface |
| [x] |
Musical Instrument Digital Interface |
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7.
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Multitrack is a method of ....... |
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enhancing guitar effects pedals |
| [x] |
sound recording |
| [ ] |
composing concertos |
| [ ] |
All of the above |
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8.
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What is a backing track? |
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A slow, reflective song |
| [x] |
An accompanying audio or midi recording |
| [ ] |
An upbeat song with vocals and guitar solo |
| [ ] |
The technical term for a single at No. 2 in the charts |
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9.
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What is meant by 'lead'? |
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| [x] |
A band member who sings/plays the main parts of the song |
| [ ] |
A type of metal used to coat guitar frets |
| [ ] |
A heavier genre of music than rock/metal |
| [ ] |
None of the above |
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10.
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A pop ballad is often referred to as ....... |
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a comedic song designed to entertain |
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a fast, aggressive track |
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a type of song based upon a drone |
| [x] |
an emotional love song |
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