MUS 1751 Exam 2
§ Virtuous, passionate singing § Improvisation § Use of background singers § "vamp" section · An indefinitely repeated phrase (or chord pattern) that provides a foundation for solo improvisation
1960s Soul Music
Singers sing more than one pitch simultaneously
Tibetan monks
when was opera invented?
early 1600s
Churches provided easy access to ....
high-quality music in medieval Europe
o Cuban jazz singer from Havana o Known for jazz-based songs influenced by Afro-Cuban music and Santeria, her religion o Modern-jazz instruments; traditional drums o Title is the name of a Santeria god Lyrics are spiritual in nature
· Daymé Arocena - "Eleggua"
Recitative replaces dialogue - a type of ....
"speech song"
A style of American popular music that blended rock 'n' roll with black gospel music
1960s Soul Music
instrumental introduction to an opera performed by an orchestra
Overture
challenged the idea that women should be fulfilled only through being homemakers and mothers
Betty Friedan "The Feminine Mystique"
o Monophonic texture § One melody § Consists of people singing in unison § Sung in Latin in Catholic churches and monasteries § No meter; free sense of rhythm Based on modes - collection of pitches (scale)
Gregorian Chant
Who wrote the song "Respect"? Select one: a.Otis Redding b.George Bizet c.Aretha Franklin d.Big Freedia
Otis Redding
music used to influence public opinion in a political way
Propaganda
A piece of music for wind band featuring multiple sections, a steady beat, and often "dotted" rhythms
The march
The words of the chant of Buddhist monks reflect the goals of
meditation
What is the name of the style of music that blends rhythm and blues with gospel music? Select one: a.rock and roll b.funk c.disco d.soul
soul
wind bands have been prominent in the US since when?
the American revolution
an ensemble comprised of brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments (no strings)
wind band
Popularized during the civil war, became widespread afterwards (1896)
wind bands
Songs used to express political beliefs/opinions
- Irving Berlin, "God Bless America" (1938) - Woody Guthrie "This Land is Your Land" (1944)
In which decade did Aretha Franklin record "Respect"? a. 1960s b. 1970s c. 1940s d. 1950s
1960s
What term best describes sacred harp singing? Select one: a.instrumental b.A cappella c.polyphonic d.classical
A cappella
Sacred Harp Singing takes its name from which source? Select one: a.A famous concert b.A song book c.An audio recording d.A famous teacher
A song book
Music as a response to war
American Indian Ghost Dance Religion - 1890s - Nevada
What is the main difference between a wind band and an orchestra? Select one: a.An orchestra contains percussion instruments and a wind band does not b.An orchestra contains piano and a wind band does not c.An orchestra contains saxophones and a wind band does not d.An orchestra contains string instruments and a wind band does not
An orchestra contains string instruments and a wind band does not
solo song in an opera
Aria
people campaigning for a political position will choose songs to associate with, giving the public a certain perception of them
Campaign songs
Who developed the major/minor scale system, musical notation, and many instruments used today?
Church musicians in Europe
Daymé Arocena combines jazz, classical, and popular styles with the traditional music of which country? Select one: a.Jamaica b.Brazil c.Haiti d.Cuba
Cuba
Which of the following is not true of gender? Select one: a.Gender is stamped into our earliest experiences b.Gender is performed c.Gender norms never change d.Gender roles are learned
Gender norms never change
According to Thursday's lecture, what was the name of the Native American musical tradition developed to help cope with the harsh realities of war in the late 19th century? a. Ghost Dance b. March c. Janissary Music d. Drum and Fife music
Ghost Dance
- One of the earliest types of European music on record - Named after Pope Gregory I; used as a political tool by Charlemagne (ca. 800 CE) - Holy Roman Emperor
Gregorian Chant
Who composed "Stars and Stripes Forever"? Select one: a.John Fogerty b.John Philip Sousa c.Krzysztof Penderecki d.John Brown
John Philip Sousa
Trio section - featuring the piccolo (a small, high-pitched flute)
John Philip Sousa, Stars and Stripes Forever
o Formed in 1893 as a military band associated with LSU (still a military school) o 1920s - LSU moves to current campus; Tiger Band plays in first football halftime show (1924) o 1930s - Louisiana Governor Huey P. Long invests in band as a political tool; hires Castro Carazo to lead § Current fight song developed; based on "Tiger Rag" jazz standard
LSU Tiger Band
In what language is Gregorian Chant sung? a. Spanish b. Latin c. English d. French
Latin
a key component to spiritual expression and ritual
Music
According to the lecture, which is true of music and spirituality? Select one: a.Religious music is almost always a cappella b.Music can serve as a spiritual ritual c.Spiritual music is typically simple d.Sacred and secular music are completely unrelated traditions
Music can serve as a spiritual ritual
a community united by the same history, culture, language, or ethnic origin
Nation
the concept of a person identifying themselves as part of a nation
National identity
an ideology that calls for the support, betterment, and often superiority of a particular nation
Nationalism
a staged drama that is usually sung throughout (no spoken dialogue)
Opera
Written by Otis Redding in 1965, recorded in 1967
Respect - Aretha Franklin (1967)
The song "Eleggua" takes its title from which religious tradition? Select one: a.Hinduism b.Santeria c.Christianity d.Buddhism
Santeria
Sacred harp singing uses a unique style of musical notation called what? Select one: a.Crotchets b.Solesmes notation c.Shape notes d.Mensural notation
Shape notes
In which country does the plot of Carmen take place? a. France b. Italy c. England d. Spain
Spain
synonymous with the term "country", refers to a geo-political region with sharply defined borders and its own government
State
o published (1844); widely adopted § Widely used to teach music notation § "shape notes"
The Sacred Harp
Jimi Hendrix's performance of the "Star Spangled Banner" was seen by some as protesting which world event? Select one: a.World War II b.The Red Scare c.The Vietnam War d.The Great Depression
The Vietnam War
Where did Jimi Hendrix give his famous performance of the "Star Spangled Banner?" Select one: a.Festival of Life b.The Superbowl c.Woodstock Music Festival d.Madison Square Garden
Woodstock Music Festival
o (unaccompanied) singing § 4 voice parts in harmony § Strict tempo and beat § Loud singing style
a capella
Tiger Band's fight song "Tiger Rag" was based on which of the following? a. a military march b. an excerpt from a symphony c. a folk song d. a popular jazz song
a popular jazz song
In Tibet, India, and Nepal, Buddhist monks use music and chanting as ...
a spiritual practice
What is the name of a solo song in an opera? a. aria b. overture c. recitative
aria
What style of music is being imitated in the last section of "Stars and Stripes Forever"? Select one: a.drum and fife corps b.gamelan c.Civil War music d.Turkish music
drum and fife corps
In class, we interpreted "This Land is Your Land" as representing a specific protest against what? a. WWII b. The Vietnam War c. economic inequality in the US
economic inequality in the US
The chanting of Tibetan monks is a type of ...
harmonic singing
In the "Habenera Scene" from Carmen, Carmen is singing about which of the following topics? a. her love is like a rebellious bird, it cannot be contained b. she sings of her love for the bullfighter Escamillo c. she fears for her life because of Don José d. she is upset because she loves Don José, but he is married
her love is like a rebellious bird, it cannot be contained
How did we interpret the first radio broadcast of "God Bless America" in class? a. It was a response song to "This Land is Your Land" b. It was written to celebrate the end of WWI c. it was written and performed in response to American anxieties at the start of WWII d. It was a religious song that became popular in the mainstream
it was written and performed in response to American anxieties at the start of WWII
What is the texture of Gregorian Chant? a. polyphonic b. heterophonic c. monophonic d. homophonic
monophonic
o Chanting the music is difficult and requires mental focus o Chanting slows the breathing and calms the mind o Chanting is repetitive and focuses thoughts
music of Buddhist monks
Which term refers to a group of people united by cultural traits such as shared language, ancestry, geographical origin, and other factors? Select one: a.race b.state c.nation d.territory
nation
Which term refers to an ideology that promotes the superiority of a particular nation over others? Select one: a.nationalism b.ethnic identity c.national identity d.patriotism
nationalism
People use music to cope with the
realities of war
What term is used for the style of speech-song used in opera during dialogue and to progress the plot? a. libretto b. recitative c. aria d. overture
recitative
Aretha Franklin's recording of "Respect" may have been influenced by which of the following social forces? a. the counter culture b. the Vietnam War c. second-wave feminism d. third-wave feminism
second-wave feminism
Religious beliefs can be expressed through ....
song
Which term refers to a political entity with its own government and geographical borders? Select one: a.village b.nation c.territory d.state
state
The history of Western music (classical, popular, folk, etc.) was influenced by the music of ...
the catholic church
What is the name of the last section of "Stars and Stripes Forever" called (the section that features the piccolo)? Select one: a.outro b.coda c.trio d.breakstrain
trio
What is the name of the repetitive section of music that comes at the end of her version of "Respect," which is directly drawn from gospel music? Select one: a.bridge b.outro c.vamp d.chorus
vamp
Music has served many functions in ________ throughout history
war
o One of the most famous opera of all time o Characters § Carmen: worker at a cigarette factory in Seville, Spain; a gypsy § Don José: a Spanish soldier § Micaëla: Don José's love interest, a "respectable" woman § Escamillo: a bullfighter o Carmen, "Habenera scene" "I'amour est un oiseau rebelle"
· George Bizet, Carmen (1875)
- One of the first artists to blend popular music with Gospel music - "Georgia on My Mind" (1960)
· Ray Charles (1930-2004)
o West-African religious music o Spread to Caribbean through slave trade o Features § Pitched drums ("talking drums") § Syncopation
· Yoruba Music