Lesson 3.3.1
3.3.1 Documenting the composition Quiz: AQA Music, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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How many compositions must a student submit?
- Four
- Three
- One
- Two
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Which composition responds to an externally set brief?
- Composition 1
- Composition 2
- The programme note
- The aural guide
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What is the minimum combined duration of the two compositions?
- Ten minutes
- Five minutes
- Two minutes
- Three minutes
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What is the approximate length of a programme note?
- 500 words
- 50 words
- 300 words
- 150 words
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What is the approximate recommended word count for each GCSE composition programme note?
- 150 words
- 200 words
- 100 words
- 300 words
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Which document may accompany a composition as its notation?
- Concert programme
- Set list only
- Ticket receipt
- Lead sheet
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How many types of musical element must each composition use at minimum?
- Eight
- Six
- Four
- Two
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Which of these is in the first required group of element types?
- Panning
- Balance
- Effects
- Texture
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Which written document can accompany a composition recording if traditional notation is not used?
- Technical log
- Aural guide
- Lyric sheet
- Session report
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What is the total number of compositions a student must submit for assessment?
- Two compositions
- One composition
- Three compositions
- Four compositions
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What is the minimum total combined time required for both submitted compositions?
- Three minutes
- Four minutes
- Five minutes
- Two minutes
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Which document must state the intended audience and details of software used?
- Staff score
- Aural guide
- Lead sheet
- Programme note
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How many separate programme notes must a student submit for two compositions?
- Three notes
- One note
- Four notes
- Two notes
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Besides audience and software, what musical information must the programme note include?
- Musical elements
- Performance venues
- Key signatures
- Track titles
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Which document informs the assessor of a composition's intended purpose and context?
- Aural guide
- Assessment grid
- Candidate sheet
- Programme note
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Which document format contains a single melody line accompanied by chord symbols?
- Programme note
- Aural guide
- Full score
- Lead sheet
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What type of notation displays traditional musical notes on a five-line stave?
- Staff score
- Aural guide
- Tablature
- Lead sheet
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What details the specific event or target listeners intended for a composition?
- Harmonic structure
- Dynamic range
- Rhythmic pulse
- Intended audience
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What file format is commonly used to submit GCSE music composition audio recordings?
- JPEG
- MP3
- DOCX
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Which document can be submitted alongside the programme note and composition audio recording?
- Performance log
- Lyric sheet
- Lead sheet
- Composition diary
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