Music Neco Past Questions And Answers (Objective and Theory)

Here they are;

Multiple Choice Section:

 

What is the term for a gradual increase in loudness?

a) Decrescendo

b) Fortissimo

c) Crescendo

d) Pianissimo

Answer: c) Crescendo

 

Which of the following is a woodwind instrument?

a) Trombone

b) Clarinet

c) French Horn

d) Trumpet

Answer: b) Clarinet

 

In which time signature does a waltz typically have?

a) 4/4

b) 3/4

c) 2/2

d) 6/8

Answer: b) 3/4

 

Who composed “The Four Seasons”?

a) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

b) Antonio Vivaldi

c) Johann Sebastian Bach

d) Ludwig van Beethoven

Answer: b) Antonio Vivaldi

 

What is the term for a sudden, strong accent on a single note or chord?

a) Staccato

b) Legato

c) Accent

d) Fermata

Answer: c) Accent

 

Theory Section:

 

Explain the role of a music producer in the recording studio and their impact on the final musical product.

 

Compare and contrast the characteristics of a concerto and a symphony, providing examples of each.

 

Define polyphony in music and give an example of a polyphonic piece.

 

Discuss the historical significance of the Renaissance period in the development of Western classical music.

 

Explain the purpose and characteristics of a coda in a musical composition.

 

True/False Section:

 

True or False: A trill is a rapid alternation between two adjacent notes.

 

True or False: The treble clef is also known as the G clef.

 

True or False: A whole note is equivalent to four quarter notes.

 

True or False: The term “allegro” denotes a slow tempo in music.

 

True or False: The harp is classified as a percussion instrument.

 

Matching Section:

 

Match the following musical terms with their definitions:

 

Arpeggio

a) A gradual decrease in loudness

 

Crescendo

b) Rapidly alternating between two adjacent notes

 

Diminuendo

c) Playing notes of a chord consecutively rather than simultaneously

 

Trill

d) A smooth and connected style of playing

 

Legato

e) A gradual increase in loudness

 

Answers:

21. c) Crescendo

 

b) Clarinet

b) 3/4

b) Antonio Vivaldi

c) Accent

A music producer oversees the recording process, guiding the artistic vision, and ensuring a high-quality final product.

A concerto features a solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment, while a symphony is a large orchestral composition.

Polyphony involves multiple independent melodic lines. An example is Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.”