Which statement best describes what the violins play at the beginning of the extract?
Sequence
Leitmotif
Ostinato
Which orchestral family play the melody?
Strings
Brass
Woodwind
What is the tempo of the extract above?
Largo
Moderato
Allegro
What is the definition of a leitmotif?
A melody which is associated with a specific character, place or object
An electronic device used to create the sounds of different instruments
A melodic pattern that is repeated, getting higher or lower in pitch
Which orchestral family is often used to represent action?
Percussion
Which instrument plays a glissando at the start of this extract?
Piano
Harp
Violin
Which instrument plays the melody at the start of the extract?
Flute
Oboe
How does the composer create the impression of magic in the extract?
Via ascending and descending quavers on the violins
Via loud brass chords
Via pizzicato strings
Which of these is a film composer?
John Lennon
John Williams
J. S. Bach
Why is a click track used to record the soundtrack?
To time how long the piece lasts
To help keep the performers in time
To help synchronise the music with the action in the film