GCSE Set Works – Queen, Purcell, Afro Celt Sound System

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GCSE Set Works – Queen, Purcell, Afro Celt Sound System

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GCSE Set Works – Queen, Purcell, Afro Celt Sound System

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Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. For multiple choice questions, circle the correct option. For short answer questions, write your response in the space provided. Mark true or false for the statements given.
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Multiple Choice Questions

Select the correct answer for each question.
1.
Which Queen song is known for its operatic style and uses multiple musical sections?
AA) Bohemian Rhapsody
BB) We Will Rock You
CC) Another One Bites the Dust
DD) Don't Stop Me Now
2.
What is the main form of Purcell's 'Dido's Lament'?
AA) Sonata form
BB) Binary form
CC) Ground bass
DD) Theme and variations
3.
Which instrument is prominently featured in Afro Celt Sound System's music?
AA) Flute
BB) Electric Guitar
CC) Uilleann Pipes
DD) Tuba
4.
Which musical genre is Queen primarily associated with?
AA) Classical
BB) Rock
CC) Jazz
DD) Hip Hop
5.
What is the historical context of Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas'?
AA) The Renaissance
BB) The Romantic period
CC) The Baroque period
DD) The Classical period
6.
In which year was 'Bohemian Rhapsody' first released?
AA) 1975
BB) 1980
CC) 1977
DD) 1973
7.
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Afro Celt Sound System's music?
AA) Heavy metal guitar riffs
BB) Fusion of traditional and modern elements
CC) Strictly classical arrangements
DD) Solely electronic sounds
8.
Who was the lead vocalist of Queen?
AA) Roger Taylor
BB) Brian May
CC) Freddie Mercury
DD) John Deacon
9.
What is a significant theme in Purcell's 'Dido's Lament'?
AA) Joy
BB) Betrayal
CC) Love and loss
DD) Victory
10.
Which musical element is prominent in 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
AA) Monophonic texture
BB) Homophonic texture
CC) Polyphonic texture
DD) Atonality
B

True/False Questions

Circle True or False for each statement.
1.
Queen was formed in the 1980s.
2.
Dido's Lament features a famous aria sung by the character Dido.
3.
Afro Celt Sound System exclusively uses traditional instruments in their music.
C

Short Answer Questions

Answer each question in the space provided.
1.
Describe the significance of the harmonic structure in 'Dido's Lament'.
2.
Explain how Queen's use of dynamics contributes to the impact of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
3.
What role does the rhythm play in Afro Celt Sound System's music?
4.
Identify one way in which Purcell's background influenced his music.
5.
Discuss the impact of Freddie Mercury on popular music culture.

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Created
4/14/2025
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12/29/2025
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