Exam practice
Overview
Preparation for the exam through a variety of practice questions, to help with exam technique and appraising skills.
Example Key Words
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| Melody | The sequence of musical notes arranged to form the main tune of the piece |
| Articulation | How a note is directed to be played e.g. staccato (detached) or legato (smooth) |
| Dynamics | The volume of the piece e.g. piano (quiet) or forte (loud) |
| Tempo | The speed of the music e.g. Allegro (fast) or Lento (slow) |
| Structure | The order of the sections in a piece of music e.g. Binary (AB) or Ternary (ABA) |
| Harmony/Tonality | Harmony – How musical notes played at the same time work together e.g. dissonant (clashing) Tonality – The organisation of musical notes around a central note or scale. The key of the piece e.g. C major |
| Instrumentation | The instruments which are used in a piece of music and their role |
| Rhythm | The arrangement of different note lengths |
| Texture | How different musical parts in a piece are layered and interact with each other |