The cards Question In judging a performance, what does accuracy mean? Tap to flip Answer How effectively the performance uses the correct pitches, rhythms and performance directions. Question In judging a performance, what does fluency mean? Tap to flip Answer How effectively the performance flows seamlessly, without interruption or hesitation. Question What is intonation? Tap to flip Answer The tuning of notes; good intonation means the notes are not out of tune. Question Why is analysing performances useful to performers? Tap to flip Answer It is a very useful way for performers to develop their playing. Question Into which three groups can the aspects of a performance be grouped when analysing it? Tap to flip Answer Accuracy, technical control and interpretation. Question Why are accuracy and fluency often linked for a performer? Tap to flip Answer A performance has to be accurate to be fluent; it usually loses fluency where the player struggles to play the notes accurately. Question In performance, what does 'tone' mean? Tap to flip Answer The specific timbre of a sound (not the interval that is also called a tone). Question What is phrasing? Tap to flip Answer How a performer shapes sections of the melody through subtle use of dynamics, tone and articulation. Question Give one example of an aspect of technical control in performance. Tap to flip Answer For example intonation, tone quality or projection. Question What will quickly improve a performer's technical control? Tap to flip Answer Building exercises that focus on improving technique into practice routines. Question Expressive phrasing in music is compared to what everyday activity? Tap to flip Answer Speaking: we naturally add expression to speech by subtly changing volume and tone within a sentence. Question What does it mean to play stylistically? Tap to flip Answer Using features typical of the style, including phrasing, articulation and timbre. Question In music, what is balance? Tap to flip Answer The relative volume of different parts or instruments; effective balance means every part can be heard clearly. Question Why is playing expressively important in performance? Tap to flip Answer It is an important part of communicating music to an audience and engaging them. Question What does good communication with other players create? Tap to flip Answer An effective ensemble that plays in time and with good balance. Question Stylistic features in a performance come from which two people? Tap to flip Answer The composer (e.g. melody, harmony, rhythms) and the performer (e.g. how they use phrasing, timbre and articulation). Question In a single practice session, how many areas for improvement should you focus on? Tap to flip Answer One or two: those that will have the greatest impact on how effective the performance is. Question In performance, what is the attack of a note? Tap to flip Answer The start of the sound; a clean attack starts crisply and precisely. Question What is vibrato in a performance? Tap to flip Answer A slight 'vibrating' effect used to add expression to notes. Question When developing a performance, what should you focus on first? Tap to flip Answer Key aspects, such as accuracy, fluency, projection, intonation, tone, expression and communication. Question Give one example of a subtler aspect to focus on when polishing a performance. Tap to flip Answer For example stylistic and expressive features, balance or engaging the audience. Question Besides the sound you produce, what else is part of performing effectively? Tap to flip Answer Engaging the audience, e.g. through movement, stage presence and using expressive techniques to communicate the music. Where this deck sits in the curriculum Curriculum National Curriculum for England Stage GCSE (Years 10–11) Course GCSE Music Unit Solo performance Exam boards AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, OCR England's National Curriculum sets what is taught; the units and their order are Oak National Academy's. Flash Feed is not affiliated with Oak or any exam board.
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