Lesson 3.2.1
3.2.1 Instrumental (including DJ)/vocal Quiz: AQA Music, Unit 2
20 questions
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Lesson 3.2.1, Instrumental (including DJ)/vocal: 20 multiple choice questions for the AQA GCSE Music (8271), Unit 2: Performing music, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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How many performances must a student give?
- Four
- Two
- Three
- One
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What is the minimum combined duration of the two performances?
- Four minutes
- Two minutes
- Five minutes
- Ten minutes
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What is the minimum length of an ensemble performance?
- Thirty seconds
- One minute
- Four minutes
- Two minutes
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Which assessment criterion covers pitch, intonation, rhythm, and fluency in GCSE Music performance?
- Technical control
- Composition skill
- Expression
- Level of demand
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What is the total mark for one instrumental or vocal performance?
- 72
- 36
- 24
- 48
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What is the minimum number of tracks for a solo DJ performance?
- Two
- One
- Three
- Four
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What must one of the two performances be?
- A solo
- A production only
- A DJ set only
- An unaccompanied choir
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In GCSE Music, what must an ensemble performance feature for each player?
- Unison melody
- Backing track
- Doubled part
- Unique role
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May a piece written with accompaniment be performed unaccompanied for GCSE assessment?
- Yes
- No
- Only in solos
- Only for singers
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May two performers double the exact same part in a GCSE ensemble performance?
- Only in duets
- Only for vocalists
- Yes
- No
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What is the minimum combined duration required for GCSE Music performances?
- Three minutes
- Two minutes
- Four minutes
- Five minutes
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What is the minimum required duration for an ensemble performance in GCSE Music?
- Three minutes
- Two minutes
- One minute
- 30 seconds
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Which technology can DJ performance students use alongside or instead of turntables?
- Analogue tape recorders
- Digital DJ technology
- Acoustic pianos
- MIDI sequencers
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What performance type is a solo singer performing alongside a pre-recorded backing track?
- Solo performance
- Ensemble performance
- Free improvisation
- Group composition
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What is the minimum number of live musicians required for an ensemble performance?
- Two musicians
- Three musicians
- One musician
- Four musicians
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Who chooses the performance repertoire for AQA GCSE Music assessment?
- Exam board only
- Student and teacher
- External moderator
- Chief examiner
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Which assessment criterion covers tempo, dynamics, phrasing, and articulation in performance?
- Expression and interpretation
- Technical control
- Level of demand
- Harmonic balance
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A level 4 instrumental performance is equivalent to which grade?
- Grade five
- Grade two
- Grade three
- Grade one
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Which music exam grade equivalence corresponds to level 6 performance demand in GCSE Music?
- Grade 6 or above
- Grade 4 only
- Grade 5 or above
- Grade 3 or below
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How many marks are awarded for technical control in an instrumental performance?
- 15
- 36
- 5
- 6
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