Eric Coates: The Dam Busters March

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Question 1 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Eric Coates (-), was an English composer of music, characterised by lively rhythms, memorable melodies and effective writing for orchestra. According to his , he composed the march music before he was approached by the makers of the film, which was released in .

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Question 2 of 10

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

This setwork begins in the key of .

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Question 3 of 10

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In the opening of this setwork, excitement is created by which of the following features?

Select one or more of the following:

Fragmented version of Dam Buster theme in Diminution
Augmented version of Dam Buster theme in inversion
Beginning quietly but dramatic crescendo to fortissimo
Beginning fortissimo but sudden diminuendo to piano
sustained dominant (G) pedal
sustained tonic (C) pedal
ascending sequence beginning in lower strings and moving upwards through the orchestra
ascending scale beginning in lower strings and moving upwards through the orchestra
repetition of the Quick March theme by the whole orchestra
drones in 5ths played by the brass section

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Question 4 of 10

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The harmony from this extract is made up of alternating chord V ❌ and chord IV ❌. The main percussion instrument is the ❌. ❌ fanfares are heard as repeated ❌ rhythms, which anticipate the rhythm of the quick march, ❌, that immediately follows this extract. The dynamics at the end include a ❌ during a ❌.

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G major

F major

C major

D major

A major

cymbal crash

triangle

timpani roll

xylophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Tuba

Horn

semiquaver

quaver

syncopated

crotchet

Theme A

Theme B

diminuendo

crescendo

fortissimo

sforzando

descending scale

descending sequence

ascending scale

ascending sequence

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

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This is played by the and . The melody consists of falling then rising movement, followed by repeated rhythms which include a chromatic note. A countermelody is also played by the who play the melody . Two percussion instruments are heard in this extract, one untuned: ; and the other is tuned: . The f#s make it feel like the music is modulating to the dominant . The melody is developed using a .

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Question 6 of 10

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This is ❌ played by the ❌ and ❌. The melody consists of falling then rising ❌ movement, followed by repeated ❌ rhythms which include a chromatic ❌ note. A countermelody is also played by the ❌ who play the melody ❌. Two percussion instruments are heard in this extract, one untuned: ❌; and the other is tuned: ❌. The f#s make it feel like the music is modulating to the dominant ❌. The melody is developed using a ❌.

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Theme A

Theme B

violins

brass

woodwinds

percussion

triadic

scalic

conjunct

stepwise

dotted

triplet

syncopated

auxiliary

passing

suspended

cellos

violas

double basses

pizzicato

legato

marcato

triangle

tambourine

cymbals

glockenspiel

xylophone

timpani

G major

D major

C major

descending sequence

ascending sequence

inverted scale

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

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Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

This is the Quick March Theme A. Select the correct musical features for each pin.

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Explanation

Question 8 of 10

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This is the Quick March Theme A. Drag the musical features to the correct pin.

{"5.28156_10.8741":[{"id":59076300,"answer":"C major","x":5.28156,"y":10.8741},{"id":59076301,"answer":"A minor","x":5.28156,"y":10.8741},{"id":59076302,"answer":"D major","x":5.28156,"y":10.8741},{"id":59076303,"answer":"G major","x":5.28156,"y":10.8741}],"60.8591_14.4988":[{"id":59076257,"answer":"repeated dotted rhythms","x":60.8591,"y":14.4988},{"id":59076258,"answer":"repeated triplets rhythms","x":60.8591,"y":14.4988},{"id":59076259,"answer":"repeated Scotch snap rhythms","x":60.8591,"y":14.4988},{"id":59076718,"answer":"syncopated rhythms","x":60.8591,"y":14.4988}],"13.5984_78.535":[{"id":59076248,"answer":"chromatic semiquaver upbeat","x":13.5984,"y":78.535},{"id":59076249,"answer":"chromatic semiquaver downbeat","x":13.5984,"y":78.535},{"id":59076250,"answer":"ascending scale","x":13.5984,"y":78.535}],"26.4037_80.9515":[{"id":59076251,"answer":"descending triadic movement","x":26.4037,"y":80.9515},{"id":59076252,"answer":"descending scalic movement","x":26.4037,"y":80.9515},{"id":59076256,"answer":"descending sequence","x":26.4037,"y":80.9515}],"69.0439_56.7869":[{"id":59076260,"answer":"lower chromatic auxiliary note","x":69.0439,"y":56.7869},{"id":59076261,"answer":"lower chromatic passing note","x":69.0439,"y":56.7869}],"47.2618_82.1597":[{"id":59076253,"answer":"ascending triadic movement","x":47.2618,"y":82.1597},{"id":59076254,"answer":"ascending scalic movement","x":47.2618,"y":82.1597},{"id":59076255,"answer":"ascending sequence","x":47.2618,"y":82.1597}],"97.9548_12.0823":[{"id":59076297,"answer":"cello has a pizzicato countermelody","x":97.9548,"y":12.0823},{"id":59076298,"answer":"viola has a pizzicato countermelody","x":97.9548,"y":12.0823},{"id":59076299,"answer":"violin has a pizzicato countermelody","x":97.9548,"y":12.0823}],"97.2948_84.5762":[{"id":59076272,"answer":"triangle and glockenspiel are used","x":97.2948,"y":84.5762},{"id":59076273,"answer":"cymbal and glockenspiel are used","x":97.2948,"y":84.5762},{"id":59076274,"answer":"triangle and xylophone are used","x":97.2948,"y":84.5762},{"id":59076275,"answer":"cymbals and xylophone are used","x":97.2948,"y":84.5762}]}

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chromatic semiquaver upbeat

chromatic semiquaver downbeat

ascending scale

descending triadic movement

descending scalic movement

ascending triadic movement

ascending scalic movement

ascending sequence

descending sequence

repeated dotted rhythms

repeated triplets rhythms

repeated Scotch snap rhythms

lower chromatic auxiliary note

lower chromatic passing note

triangle and glockenspiel are used

cymbal and glockenspiel are used

triangle and xylophone are used

cymbals and xylophone are used

cello has a pizzicato countermelody

viola has a pizzicato countermelody

violin has a pizzicato countermelody

C major

A minor

D major

G major

syncopated rhythms

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

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This is Theme (The Dam Buster's Theme), played by the with countermelodies played by and . It is in the key of and is very similar to themes from Elgar's or Walton's coronation marches and . The first part ends with a modulation to . The second part (not in extract) modulates to and is notable for it's trumpet at the end.

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Question 10 of 10

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This is Theme ❌ (The Dam Buster's Theme), played by the ❌ with countermelodies played ❌ by ❌ and ❌. It is in the key of ❌ and is very similar to themes from Elgar's ❌ or Walton's coronation marches ❌ and ❌. The first part ends with a modulation to ❌. The second part (not in extract) modulates to ❌ and is notable for it's trumpet ❌ at the end.

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violins

brass

percussion

woodwind

horns

legato

forte

staccato

F major

Bb major

Pomp and Circumstance

Enigma Variations

Symphony No.1

Crown Imperial

Symphony No.2

Orb and Sceptre

G major

C major

A major

D minor

E minor

A minor

fanfare

arpeggios

scales

syncopation

Explanation

Question 11 of 10

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Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

This is Theme B. Select the correct musical features for each pin.

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Question 12 of 10

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This is Theme B. Drag the musical features to the correct pin.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

F major

D minor

C major

Bb major

descending sequence of previous 4 bars

ascending sequence of previous 4 bars

descending scale of previous 4 bars

transposed version of previous 4 bars

played by violins

played by cellos

played by horns

played by woodwinds

Woodwind & horn countermelody

Strings & flute countermelody

Brass & violin countermelody

Similar to Elgar & Walton

Similar to Britten & Holst

Similar to Vaughan Williams

Explanation

Question 13 of 10

❌ ^-

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Which of the following features are heard in this extract?

Select one or more of the following:

Theme A Quick March Theme
Theme B Dam Busters Theme
Fully scored with emphasis on brass
Lightly scored with emphasis on woodwind & strings
cymbal crashes (with some snare drum)
triangle (with some timpani drums)
glockenspiel in the melody
countermelody in strings
countermelody in brass
countermelody in woodwind

Explanation

Question 14 of 10

❌ ^-

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This is the return of Theme A, but the ending is different from its first appearance. Which of the melodic developments occurs?

Select one or more of the following:

the theme is fragmented
the theme is extended upwards
the bass moves down in contrary motion
the theme is treated to diminution
the theme is treated to imitation
the theme is treated to augmentation
the bass moves up in contrary motion
the theme is extended downwards

Explanation

Question 15 of 10

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When the introductory material returns there is a change of tempo at the end. Which one of the following best describes this tempo change?

Select one of the following:

rallentando molto
accelerando molto
andante
largo molto
diminuendo ma non troppo
accelerato molto
crescendo
adagio ma non troppo
presto molto
moderato

Explanation

Question 16 of 10

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This is Theme ❌. It is noticeably different from its previous performances, as it is now performed in the tonic key of ❌ by the full orchestra, with the tempo marked ❌ (in a grand manner). The orchestra is further enhanced by the percussion, with ❌ that are often preceded by ❌.

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C major

F major

G major

Bb major

D minor

Grandioso

Rallentando Molto

Largo

Adagio

Grando Molto

cymbal crashes

timpani rolls

repeated triangle

glockenspiel

snare drum rolls

bass drum rolls

maracas

Explanation

Question 17 of 10

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Which of the following is the cadence heard at the end of this extract?

Select one of the following:

Perfect Cadence
Imperfect Cadence
Plagal Cadence
Interrupted Cadence
Leading-Note Cadence
Phrygian Cadence

Explanation

Question 18 of 10

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Which one of the following melodic developments occurs in this extract?

Select one of the following:

imitation
augmentation
fragmentation
diminution
inversion
sequence
modulation
transposition
contraction
expansion

Explanation

Question 19 of 10

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Towards the end of the set work, the expected perfect cadence is delayed by a brief coda, during which the harmony unexpectedly shifts to followed by .

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Question 20 of 10

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In the final bars of this set work the music ends on the repeated tonic chord of , with the alternating between the and notes.

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GCSE GCSE Music (CCEA) Quiz on Eric Coates: The Dam Busters March, created by Declan Plummer on 19/06/2023

Eric Coates: The Dam Busters March

Eric Coates: The Dam Busters March

Question 1 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Eric Coates (-), was an English composer of music, characterised by lively rhythms, memorable melodies and effective writing for orchestra. According to his , he composed the march music before he was approached by the makers of the film, which was released in .

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

This setwork begins in the key of .

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

In the opening of this setwork, excitement is created by which of the following features?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

Drag and drop to complete the text.

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Question 5 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

This is the Quick March Theme A. Select the correct musical features for each pin.

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

This is the Quick March Theme A. Drag the musical features to the correct pin.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

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Question 10 of 10

Drag and drop to complete the text.

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Question 11 of 10

Click on each orange point and select the correct answer.

This is Theme B. Select the correct musical features for each pin.

Explanation

Question 12 of 10

This is Theme B. Drag the musical features to the correct pin.

Drag an answer into the correct orange point.

Explanation

Question 13 of 10

Which of the following features are heard in this extract?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 10

This is the return of Theme A, but the ending is different from its first appearance. Which of the melodic developments occurs?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 10

When the introductory material returns there is a change of tempo at the end. Which one of the following best describes this tempo change?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 10

This is Theme ❌. It is noticeably different from its previous performances, as it is now performed in the tonic key of ❌ by the full orchestra, with the tempo marked ❌ (in a grand manner). The orchestra is further enhanced by the percussion, with ❌ that are often preceded by ❌.

Drag and drop to complete the text.

Explanation

Question 17 of 10

Which of the following is the cadence heard at the end of this extract?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 10

Which one of the following melodic developments occurs in this extract?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

Towards the end of the set work, the expected perfect cadence is delayed by a brief coda, during which the harmony unexpectedly shifts to followed by .

Explanation

Question 20 of 10

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

In the final bars of this set work the music ends on the repeated tonic chord of , with the alternating between the and notes.

Explanation