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Year 11 Vocab and Context Questions 11. From what type of work is And The Glory of the Lord taken?

The messiah which is an Oratorio 2. Why did Mozart use two horns in different keys in Symphony no.40?

To create a contrast? To increase the amount of notes they could play - no valves3. Why is Chopins Prelude no 15 nicknamed The Raindrop?

The use of the repeated or sustained pedal Nearly! Dont confuse the sustain pedal (a physicalpedal on the piano) with the harmonic device pedal ( a repeated or held not usually the tonic ordominant). The answer is is the repeated quavers (dominant pedal throughout) which soundlike raindrops.

4. What date was Peripatie composed?1909 Yes

5. What is the interval used extensively in Somethings Coming?Interval in the 5th The tritone - (augmented 4th or diminished 5th)

6. What genre is Electric Counterpoint? Minimalism Yes

7. Name the instruments in the Rhythm Section of All BluesPiano, bass and drums. Yes, but be specific - double bass and drum kit!

8. What is the name of the vocal technique employed by Jeff Buckley where he sings very high?Falsetto Yes

9. Where does the melody in Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad come from? ? Moby sampled aGospel choir

10. What is waulking?Waulking is an action used to weave wool, it is a Scottish song sung when women weavedwool. Yes - part of the tweed making process

11. With what time of day is Rag Desh associated?The eveningmonsoon season. Yes

12. What is the name of the African xylophone used in Yiri?A balafon Yes7/12 - well done!

8/12/2019 Year 11 Context and Vocab 1 Sunaya Marked

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Sunaya - you are the first to complete this so well done! You must learn these key terms however -check through these and look at the comments I have put in to help you.