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1. Complete the sentences:
musicians, sounds, four, woodwind
Musical instruments are grouped into families based on how they make
______. In an orchestra, ______sit together in these family groupings. Typically, there are ______instrumental groupings, namely: Strings, Woodwind,
______and Percussion. 2. Label the brass instruments below: Brass instruments are made of brass or some other metal and make sound when air is blown inside.
French horn, trumpet, trombone Sample
3. Write a few key words to describe each family of musical instruments. Also, give one example of each.
Strings: ______
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Woodwind: ______Brass: ______Percussion: ______Sample
9.Listen to these pieces of music, or similar. Tick any pieces below that you listen to or write a few others below:
Beethoven - Für Elise (piano) Michael Nyman - The Heart Asks Pleasure First (piano) Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto (violin) Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in G minor (flute) Johann Sebastian Bach - Brandenburg Concerto No.2, BWV 1047 (trumpet and orchestra) Jimi Hendrix - Machine Gun (electric guitar) Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name (drums) George Michael – Careless Whisper (saxophone)
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1. Match the definitions and words. Write the letters. a) without inbuilt electrical equipment to amplify the sound ____ b) a singer who gives vocal support to a lead singer ____ c) an instrument that makes and combines electronic sounds ____ d) the part of a song with the same melody and words each time it's heard ____ e) a repeated series of chords or notes, esp. on electric guitar ____ f) a group of songs performed one after A. chorus the other ____ B. melody g) a tune, or the notes of a song ____ C. duo h) the combining of musical notes that D. acoustic sound good when played or sung E. riff together ____ i) two people who make music or perform F. backing singer together ____ G. producer Sample j) someone who oversees the recording of H. harmony music ____ I. set J. synthesiser
1. Match the musical styles and one if its characteristics: a) A cappella theatrical shows, dialogue is sung b) Baroque music genre from Jamaica in the late 1960s
c) Carol American roots music, guitars, banjos, fiddles d) Chamber dub-inspired of UK garage, heavy basslines e) Country classical music for small audience f) Dubstep a festive song, often sung on Christmas g) Opera singing without any background music h) Reggae popular music i) Pop Western art music, 17th and 18th centuries
2. Name one musical style for each of these instruments: Sample
Course: Level 3 Musical Appreciation Course Code: 3N0595 Assessment: Collection of Work Title: Recorded Music and Live Music Weighting: Collection of Work 100% Guidelines v You will be expected to: 1. List the processes involved in the production of recorded music. 2. Describe the aspects of preparation
undertaken by musicians involved in a live musical performance. Assessment criteria . Exercises and tasks must be complete and correct. . Include in the processes of music production: multi-tracking, mastering, the use of mixing desks and the use of microphones. . Discuss an experience of going to a live musical performance. . Describe the difference between being at a live musical performance compared to listening to a recording. . Use the terminology of recorded and live music correctly. . Listen to excerpts of recorded music and the same music as a live concert, e.g. on YouTube. . Discussions may be recorded.
Submission date: Sample Declaration of Authenticity: I confirm that this is my own original work. Signed: Date:
3.Multi-tracking Circle the correct words in each sentence: a) In the earliest days of music recording, the process was much simpler / harder than it is today. b) Long ago, entire performances were recorded in multiple / single takes, because it was so expensive. c) Today though, we use a more sophisticated process known as single track / multitrack recording. d) Multitrack recording is where each instrument is recorded together / separately and combined later in a “mix”. e) It allows engineers to mould and shape / change the sound of each instrument independently of the others. f) It allows each instrument in a song to be practised / recorded one at a time. g) With this new music / method, it means that one man Sample could now do alone, what used to require an entire team of engineers and musicians.
6.Digital and analogue recording arrangement Write A for analogue and D for digital.
a) A recording that was recorded on tape ______b) A recording that was recorded on a computer program
______c) A recording that is mixed, mastered and produced digitally ______d) A recording produced using manual equipment to mix and master ______e) A recording burned onto a CD as an MP3 or audio file ______f) This type of recording is cheaper ______g) A recording that can last for an indefinite length of time
______Sample h) Some people think this type of recording sounds warmer ______i) Audio can easily be integrated into multimedia (web sites, DVD, games, video etc.) ______Circle the correct answers: 1) Know your venue and its vibe: Creating a set list for a small pub needs different / the same planning than for a huge stadium concert. 2) Know your set length: See how many songs you can play within the required set length. Factor in time for mistakes / applause between each song. Also, consider any dialogue with the audience or instrument / audience changes. Plan an extra song or two for encores. 3) Know any equipment and size limitations of the venue: Make sure that the venue is equipped with all you need, e.g. correct musical / electrical voltage. Make a list of your needs and check with your booking contacts. 4) Know your audience: Know which of your songs get the best responses. Plan to use your least / most popular songs! 5) Determine your opening and ending numbers: A set should start with a song that grabs the attention of your audience and end with a song that either gets them sad / excited or calms them down.
6) Plan to vary your vocal range: Varying your vocal range Sample with a song that brings the voice lower or higher gives the listeners/band a contrast which helps to keep them interested. 3.Using the tables to help you, write about the two contrasting pieces of music, giving examples of similarities and differences. Other hints; think about: instrumental/vocal, rhythm, lyrical content, mood, theme, melody, instruments, balance, etc. ______
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______Sample ______1. Look at these two rhythms. They are both excerpts from Minuets by Bach. Clap the rhythms.
= 2 beats = 1 beat = ½ beat Minuet
1 2 3 1 2 – 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
. There are 3 beats in each bar. . The numbers below the notes tell you how to count. . Make sure when you clap out the rhythm, you keep the basic count of 1, 2, 3 steady and at the same pace.
1 2-3- 1 2 3 1 2-3- 1 2 3 1 2-3- . There are 3 beats in each bar. . The numbers below the notes tell you how to count. . Make sure when you clap out the rhythm, you keep the Sample basic count of 1, 2, 3 steady and at the same pace.
Read and discuss the information about David Bowie: Name David Bowie AKA Ziggy Stardust born David Robert Jones Musical genre Rock and Roll, Art rock, Glam rock, Pop, Electronic, Experimental Birth January 8, 1947 From South London - Brixton Reason for fame . His 1972 album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, made him a superstar . Dressed in wild costumes that spoke of some kind of wild future, Bowie, portraying Stardust himself, signalled a new age in rock music, one that seemed to officially announce
the end of the 1960s and the Woodstock era. Achievements . First hit was the song "Space Oddity" in 1969 . Bowie became a fantastical sci-fi character for his breakout Ziggy Stardust album . Co-wrote "Fame" with Carlos Alomar and John Lennon . Bowie starred in The Man Who Fell to Earth in 1976 . He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 . By the mid-1970s Bowie had undergone a full-scale makeover. Gone were the outrageous costumes and garish sets. In two short years, he released the albums David Live (1974) and Young Americans (1975) . Bowie starred on Broadway in The Elephant Man, and was critically acclaimed for his performance . 2006 recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Examples The Man Who Sold the World, Five Years, Young Americans, Changes, Space Oddity, Heroes
Instruments Vocals, guitar, saxophone, keyboards Sample Died January 10, 2016 Reference . Wikipedia. (2017). David Bowie. 12th February, 2017, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie . Paul Kinder (2001). FAQ about David Bowie. 12th February, 2017, from http://www.bowiewonderworld.com/faq.htm . Official site (2006). David Bowie 12th February, 2017, from http://www.davidbowie.com/?frontpage=true
How does music affect your mood? Complete the sentences:
low, weeks, negative, everyday, health, pleasure a) Music is part of our ______lives.
b) Even sad music brings some listeners ______and comfort. c) For some people, sad music can cause ______feelings of grief. d) It seems that some people tend to prefer sad music when they are feeling ______. e) A study showed that people who listened to upbeat music could boost their happiness in just two ______. f) Happiness has been linked to better physical
______, higher income, and greater Sample relationships. g) Listen to a sad piece of music, e.g. Stravinsky and then listen to upbeat music, e.g. Copland. How does the music affect your mood?
When do we listen to music? Sometimes, we don’t have a choice, e.g. there could be music playing in the supermarket. And who can escape the Christmas carols during the festive season? Are these listening activities private, social or public? Write the words.
a)The radio in a taxi ______b) Live music in a bar ______c) A busker in the city ______d) Meditation music while you work out ______e) Advertisement ______f) Listening to music while you do housework ______g) A friend’s CD in the car ______h) Live concert of your favourite band ______i) A ringtone on your mobile phone ______
j) St Patrick’s Day Band in the street ______Sample k) Classical music in a café ______l) Singing at a sports event ______m) Music in a movie ______