Jance Assessment f) score: 2 U 8 _ | (1) A balanced ensemble will always play in tune and make great sounds(T) or F (2) Which is the correct ranking for melodic function from most prominent to least? C. Backgrounds > Melody > Countermelody > Bassline D. Melody > Bassline > Backgrounds > Countermelody _B. Bassline > Countermelody > Melody > Bachgrounds (A.)Melody > Countermelody > Backgrounds > Bassline (2) Why should some players play at different dynamics than others? A. They should not; all players must play the same dynamic (B) So that the right parts are heard C. So that the tubas are loudest D. So that all parts are heard equally (2) Should the melody always be the most prominent sound in the ensemble? A. Yes, the melody can never be covered up ~ © B. Yes, the other parts are not as important as the melody (C) No, other parts are important and should be heard as equally as the melody . No, another part's phrasing may overpower the melody for effect (2) What do you always use to determine the dynamic you should be playing? ‘A. The dynamics on the page B, The conductor (C) Your ears D. Your instrument (3) List factors or guidelines that determine the volume you should be playing: Pam hot-one Oleces2122 Daw rat oung Phere 4,24 p (6) Using a 1-10 dynamic system, determine the approximate volumes for an ensemble playing at a written mezzo forte (level 6). pp=1 p=2 mp=4 misB-=8-ff=t0 < D ‘Trombones playing the melody ©_1* Clarinets playing a counter melody i, \ 14%. Futes playing background parts ~ Qa rarpstaplayinathernnelody (© Tubas playing the bass line Sch ‘Saxophones playing a counter melody(4) Fill in the instruments in the Pyramid of Sound non Tan \ vBoru. i (6) In complete sentences, describe three ways you would help a group achieve great ensemble balance We peedkS eA hal Sother CN PACs 2) ay . MG long