CIE iGCSE Music - Music and Dance Practice Questions

Name:______________________ RDKM




Music and Dance - Specimen Paper

●​Tango
●​Salsa
●​EDM



(extracts and timings can be found on the mark scheme)




Extract 1: ____ /15
Extract 2: ____ /12
Extract 3: ____ /12

Total: ____ /39


RDKM

, Name:______________________ RDKM
Extract 1

1.​ In the opening 4 bars of the extract only 2 instruments are used. What are
they?​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [2]

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2.​ In this song, the introduction is incredibly long. State 3 ways in which musical
interest is maintained? Make reference to production techniques.​ [3]

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3.​ A repetitive melody is repeated. Circle all valid terms for this.​ ​ [2]

Ostinato Riff​ Vamp Hook​

4.​ Dictate the first 2 bars of this melody. It starts on a C.​​ ​ ​ [4]




5.​ Describe the structure of the piece, discussing the use of drums, voice and
synth.​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ [4]

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