LISTEN! | An Aural Training Course by Naxos (Initial Set A)
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Warren Lee
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Performing Arts, Education
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1st - 12th Grade
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1.
Multiple Choice
Describe the timbre of this music. Is it string, woodwind, percussion or vocal?
string
woodwind
percussion
vocal
Answer explanation
That was taken from Byrd's Laudibus in sanctis, performed by the Oxford Camerata. (Naxos 8.550843)
2.
Multiple Choice
Describe the dynamics of this music. Is it forte, mezzo forte, or piano?
forte
mezzo forte
piano
Answer explanation
That was taken from the Overture of Suite No.3 in D Major, BWV 1068 by Bach, performed by the Cologne Chamber Orchestra (Naxos 8.555100).
3.
Multiple Choice
Describe the articulation of this music. Is it legato or staccato?
legato
staccato
Answer explanation
That was taken from the second movement of Beethoven's Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op.16 (Naxos 8.550511).
4.
Multiple Choice
What is the metre of this music? Does it have 2, 3 or 4 beats in a bar?
2
3
4
Answer explanation
That was the Menuetto from Brahms' Serenade No.1 in D major, Op.11, performed by the Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra (Naxos 8.553227).
5.
Multiple Choice
What is the tempo of this music? Is it allegro, moderato or lento?
allegro
moderato
lento
Answer explanation
That was the 3rd movement of Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Naxos 8.559456).
6.
Multiple Choice
Describe the timbre of this music. Is it string, woodwind, brass, percussion or vocal?
string
woodwind
brass
percussion
vocal
Answer explanation
That was a traditional tune performed on wind instruments (shawm, sackbut and recorder) by the award-winning ensemble, Ciaramella (Naxos 8.557627).
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