A Level Music Technology

Listening Test – Oops I did it again…performed by Britney Spears

1. Write out the rhythm of the orchestral hits in the introduction:

2. What is noticeable about the bass part in the introduction?

3. Write down three words in the first verse that are treated melismatically:

4. What is noticeable about the vocals at the beginning of the second verse?

5. On which word in the first verse is echo used?

6. What are the first four chords used in the chorus? Name the rest if you
can!

7. How many notes are sung to the word “above” in the chorus?

8. Describe the organ/synth part in the chorus

9. There is a chromatic passing note in the bass line in the chorus. On which
word does it occur?

10. After the middle eight there are two orchestral hits. What is unusual about
them?

11. Is this song in a major or minor tonality?

12. Which is the only line in the whole song to be sung a cappella?

13. Where is there a ritenuto?

14. Where is the only section to feature a counter melody?

15. This piece features a backbeat. TRUE FALSE