Composition Techniques – Ostinato, Call and Response
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Composition Techniques – Ostinato, Call and Response
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Composition Techniques – Ostinato, Call and Response
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Instructions: Read each question carefully and provide your answers. For multiple choice questions, select the best option. For short answer questions, write your response in the space provided. True/False questions should be answered with 'True' or 'False'. Good luck!
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Multiple Choice Questions
Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
What is an ostinato?
AA) A repeated melodic or rhythmic phrase
BB) A type of vocal harmony
CC) A form of improvisation
DD) A musical genre
2.
Which musical genre often employs call and response?
AA) Classical
BB) Jazz
CC) Rock
DD) Blues
3.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ostinato?
AA) It can be rhythmic or melodic
BB) It changes frequently
CC) It can create a sense of continuity
DD) It is often found in various musical styles
4.
What effect does an ostinato typically create in a composition?
AA) It introduces new themes
BB) It provides a stable foundation
CC) It complicates the harmony
DD) It eliminates rhythm
5.
In which of the following styles is call and response commonly found?
AA) Hip-hop
BB) Opera
CC) Country
DD) Baroque
6.
How can ostinato be effectively used in a composition?
AA) By introducing it midway
BB) By varying it constantly
CC) By layering it with different melodies
DD) By avoiding rhythm
7.
Which of these pieces is known for its use of ostinato?
AA) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
BB) Pachelbel's Canon
CC) Mozart's Requiem
DD) Chopin's Nocturne
8.
Which of the following best describes the 'call' in call and response?
AA) A solo part
BB) A repeating theme
CC) A harmonic progression
DD) A rhythmic pattern
9.
How can a composer incorporate call and response in a new piece?
AA) By using only one instrument
BB) By contrasting loud and soft dynamics
CC) By alternating between different melodies
DD) By avoiding repetition
10.
What is one potential effect of using call and response in music?
AA) It makes the music less engaging
BB) It fosters audience participation
CC) It limits improvisation
DD) It creates confusion
B
True/False Questions
Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Ostinato can only be melodic and cannot be rhythmic.
2.
Call and response can create a sense of dialogue in music.
3.
Ostinato is a complex technique that requires advanced music theory knowledge to use effectively.
C
Short Answer Questions
Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Describe an example of ostinato in a contemporary song.
2.
Explain how call and response can be used in a classroom setting to engage students.
3.
What is the historical significance of call and response in African music?
4.
How might a composer create tension using ostinato within a piece?
5.
Identify a famous jazz piece that uses call and response and describe its impact.
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