Music Appreciation
A theme is normally shorter than a motif
False
Feudal society flourished during the Renaissance period.
False
The abbreviation SSATTB for mixed chorus means 1st soprano, 2nd soprano, alto, 1st tenor, 2nd tenor, baritone
False
Which composer succeeded in remaining employed by his patron for thirty years and was well-loved by the musicians he led? Haydn Beethoven Mozart none of the above
Haydn
Who is the "Father of the Symphony?"
Haydn
_______________ is considered the master of counterpoint in Baroque music.
Bach
the period of artistic history from about 1600-1750, when the highly ornamental, expressive style of art, literature, and music flourished in Europe
Baroque
Which medieval composer wrote a theory paper on the importance of new rhythms? Guillame de Phillipe Philippe de Vitry Guillame de Machaut none of the above
Philippe de Vitry
any technique that aids memory
mnemonic device
a thin piece on an instrument that's vibrated by air to create sound
reed
The art of speeding up and slowing down the tempo of a piece in order to add emotion is called __________ .
rubato
A harp is an instrument with strings that is located in the percussion section of the orchestra.
True
the abbreviation for "without opus number"
WoO
ending
coda
a person who leads an ensemble
conductor
movement by steps in melody
conjunct
Playing the __________ involves scraping two metal disks together
crash cymbal
Which of the following is not a traditional Puerto Rican instrument? maracas cuatro guiro crwth
crwth
a Welsh stringed instrument
crwth
a taut membrane stretched over the open end of a drum and beaten to produce sound
drumhead
The word mezzo is mainly used in associated with _____ articulation dynamics timbre subito
dynamics
the degree from loud to soft in music
dynamics
an additional piece played after a concert
encore
an octave that is tuned in 12 equal tones to avoid unpleasant sounds
equal temperament
What is the initial statement of the theme in sonata-allegro form called? exposition recapitulation development coda
exposition
the first statement of the theme in sonata-allegro form
exposition
In which category of music would you find a song typically sung while working? ethnic popular folk art
folk
The organizational structure of a piece of music is its _____ phrase form consequent introduction
form
Suites were typically _____ works. vocal dance keyboard instrumental dance sacred dance
instrumental dance
Which of the following is not a shared characteristic of most cultural music? universal theme pattern instruments function
instruments
Jose heard a song on the radio as he was flipping between stations. He immediately remembered that his brother, Juan, played that piece on his guitar. Jose's response was _______ emotional physical intellectual none of the above
intellectual
material that precedes the main section or movement
introduction
A _____ is used to strike percussion instruments drumhead keyboard mallet bow
mallet
Renaissance
man
Which of the following is not an accurate nickname for the Baroque Era? Age of Discovery Age of Humanism Age of Theater Age of Reason
Age of Humanism
In spite of his deafness, _____ continued to compose and perform through the last ten years of his life. Haydn Beethoven Mozart both b and c
Beethoven
Finish this quote: "_____ affects music, and music affects _____." Instruments Culture Heritage Universal theme
Culture
Baroque composers wrote very few large-scale sacred vocal pieces.
False
Music participation is most rewarding when you are the performer
False
Only those who perform music professionally can have a true appreciation for music
False
The term "baroque" still holds a somewhat negative connotation today.
False
With the downplay of emotion in Classical music, music from this period doesn't usually exhibit the traits necessary for enduring quality
False
What took place during the Classical Era that improved basically every area of life? Age of Enlightenment Industrial Revolution the discovery of oxygen American Revolution
Industrial Revolution
A single composer may write classical pieces of many different styles and sounds
True
the period of artistic history from about 1820-1900, characterized by a highly emotional, imaginative style
Romantic
Which of the following occurred during Romantic times? Age of Enlightenment Second Industrial Revolution American Revolution Age of Humanism
Second Industrial Revolution
an improvised passage allowing a soloist to show his virtuosity
cadenza
a small unstaged opera-like work with a secular or sacred theme
cantata
music written for small ensembles for an intimate setting
chamber music
A _____ is most like a madrigal in theme and voicings. chant proper chanson mass
chanson
a secular French polyphonic song set to poetry
chanson
Martin Luther significantly popularized the _________ form.
chorale
a vernacular hymn
chorale
a piano-like instrument with a very small keyboard
clavichord
Choose the terms that describe timbre mezzo clear harsh brilliant soft
clear harsh brilliant
verses sung to the same tune interspersed with chorus using a different tune (ABAB...)
contrasting verse-chorus form
Artistic patronage __________ in the Romantic era.
declined
Artistic patronage ___________ in part because of Classical period public concerts.
declined
a large category of works in similar form or style
genre
The philosophy of _________ exalts man, the mind, and creativity.
humanism
multiple voice texture of independent melodies incorporating phrase imitation, which was predominant in Renaissance music
imitative polyphony
Which of the following characterizes Renaissance music? imitative polyphony often printed religious in nature mainly instrumental
imitative polyphony often printed religious in nature
theatrical play with stock good and evil characters in which the hero always saves the day
melodrama
the main tune in a piece of music
melody
Choose the inventions of the Baroque era. eyeglasses mercury barometer harvester microscope pressure cooker printing press slide rule
mercury barometer microscope pressure cooker slide rule
a traveling musician
minstrel
Mozart
opera
a grand staged drama put to music
opera
During the Baroque era, instruments were further honed and developed, so they became easier to _____ and _____. hear play tune buy
play tune
Medieval
religion
The center of musical development during the Medieval period was _____. feudalism individual religion societal
religion
Haydn
string quartet
Instruments in an orchestra are typically divided into what four categories? strings percussion oboes trombones woodwinds brass
strings percussion woodwinds brass
suddenly
subito
an electronic keyboard capable of multiple instrument sounds
synthesizer
____________ means a conscious appreciation for the arts
Aestheticism
Choose the term below that you would not find as a musical part of the Medieval mass. Kyrie Gloria Credo Sanctus Agnus organum
Agnus organum
accompaniment in which the triads are played as broken chords in a root-5th-3rd-5th pattern
Alberti bass
A piece of music in the key of B flat major is based on the ___________ scale.
B flat major
the period of artistic history from about 1750-1820, characterized by orderliness
Classical
American authors _____ and _____ embraced nature and the individual in their works about frontier life. Keats, Wordsworth Cooper, Harte Cooper, Byron Harte, Keats Coleridge, Wordsworth
Cooper, Harte
Analyzing responses to music holds little value for the non-musician
False
Expression is not necessarily an important tool for communicating most music effectively
False
Feudal society gave equal educational and artistic opportunities to men and women alike.
False
Medieval and Renaissance motets both incorporate multiple languages within a single piece.
False
None of the four forms could ever be changed or omitted in a large-scale instrumental work of Classical style.
False
Who wrote "Canzon in Double Echo," a piece dubbed the first instrumental 'surround sound' music? Luther Ockeghem de Vinci Gabrieli
Gabrieli
During the Eisteddfod festival, Welsh performers and composers receive awards for: art poetry prose dance music
art prose music
a concert vocal solo with piano
art song
the initial attack of a note
articulation
A(n) _____________ shape in a melody incorporates pitches that mainly rise or become higher.
ascending
A _________ is most effective performing in smaller, more intimate settings because of the ensemble size and musical style
chamber ensemble
an order of chords
chord progression
Which of the following was not a scientific advancement or invention in the Romantic era? telephone hypodermic needle electric lightbulb telegraph cotton gin
cotton gin
the combining of two or more melodies coherently to create musical harmony without the help of chords
counterpoint
the theory that certain melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic patterns would invoke certain human emotions
doctrine of affections
The _____ is the lowest pitched orchestral stringed instrument cello violin harpsichord double bass
double bass
The movable-type printing press was _____ than previous printing methods. harder faster slower more expensive
faster
a numbering system that indicates bass harmony
figured bass
an accidental that lowers a note's pitch 1/2 step
flat
the organizational structure of music
form
ancestor of the modern piano, capable of a wide range of dynamics
fortepiano
brotherhood
fraternity
a form in which themes are introduced and imitated in counterpoint style
fugue
Which section of the orchestra is considered the foundation because of its unique timbre? strings brass percussion woodwinds
percussion
Feudalism was based on _____ and military protection. land ownership money religious power artistic ability
land ownership
smooth, connected articulation
legato
words sung to music
lyrics
Italian secular polyphonic song most famous during the Renaissance
madrigal
Which of the following is not typical of Medieval music? monophonic or polyphonic often not written down religious in nature mainly instrumental
mainly instrumental
Which element does not belong in this list? Characteristics of Baroque Music vocal minor tonality contrast mainly religious
mainly religious
a stick used to play an instrument
mallet
Third
minuet and trio
Medieval music is characterized by _________ tonality.
modal
Medieval education was typically provided by _____ to the _____. serfs, clergy kings, nobility nobles, knights monks, nobility
monks, nobility
a texture characterized by a solo voice with instrumental accompaniment
monody
Which vocal textures were preferred during the Baroque period? monody homophonic polyphonic none of the above
monody homophonic
the texture of a single tune in all parts
monophonic
Which types of texture have a single, clear melody? monophonic polyphonic homophonic resolution
monophonic homophonic
The texture of medieval music is typically _____ or _____. monophonic homophonic polyphonic
monophonic polyphonic
The composer Machaut helped establish the _____ form in Medieval music. organum motet polyphonic plainchant
motet
Which style of polyphony uses a borrowed chant and arranges several new melodies and texts above and unrelated to the chant?
motet
a short musical idea that recurs throughout a piece
motif
an individual section within a longer musical work
movement
The Doctrine of the Affections, which was widely used in Baroque music, stated that _____. music should invoke a certain emotion or mood music should never affect the emotions music should elicit several moods at once music is inherently emotional
music should invoke a certain emotion or mood
artistic style of the Classical period characterized by elegance, form, and balance
neoclassical
Which of the following was not a factor in the gradual shift from Classical to Romantic philosophy? Second Industrial Revolution new love for the arts dissatisfaction with political revolutions new focus on religion
new focus on religion
The ___________ is a double-reed woodwind
oboe
Which of these genres use a libretto? opera prelude oratorio concerto
opera oratorio
a musical work (also Op.)
opus
a large group of people playing instruments usually including strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion
orchestra
the art of writing for orchestra
orchestration
Classical
order
first polyphonic music, in which other voice parts are added to a plainchant
organum
Baroque
ornament
What single word best expresses the Baroque arts? man religion patron ornament
ornament
A(n) _____ is an instrumental piece that typically introduces an opera. counterpoint oratorio overture program music
overture
What dynamic would mostly likely be used for soothing spa music? ff mf subito mp p
p
a person or institution who hired and paid an artist for personal use
patron
short, clipped articulation
staccato
Which genre was most important to the Classical era composers? concerto symphony opera sonata
symphony
Which type of expression deals with the unique sound of a person singing? timbre legato dynamics articulation
timbre
sound quality unique to a particular voice, instrument, or group
timbre
The ____________ of classical music refers to the fact that it lasts beyond the time period in which it was written
timeless appeal
Which of these instruments has the highest range? cello French horn flute timpani
timpani
listen
to pay attention consciously to sound
Which of the following is not a good reason for studying music appreciation? to enjoy music to play an instrument better to increase your knowledge of basic musical elements to learn about music in different cultures
to play an instrument better
hear
to sense sounds around you with the ear
The _____ is known for its difficult passages, stunning scale work, and a propensity to highlight a performer's virtuosity. sonata toccata oratorio fugue
toccata
The _____ is the "home key" of a scale where all other pitches must come to rest key dominant leading tone tonic
tonic
A _____ is a type of chord that consists of three pitches on consecutive lines or spaces monophony chord triad natural
triad
What were the three famous Classical composers sometimes called? "The Viennese School" "The Fathers of Classical Music" "The European Big Three" none of the above
"The Viennese School"
The place where an event is performed is called a ___________
venue
a place where an event is performed
venue
Harmony concerns mainly _____ pitch relationships horizontal pleasant vertical dissonant
vertical
Which of the following would not be appropriate when performing a Baroque keyboard fugue? vocal ensemble improvisation organ terraced dynamics
vocal ensemble
Which of the following ensembles has the fewest members? orchestra vocal quartet symphonic band men's chorus
vocal quartet
Which of the following behaviors should you avoid at a formal classical concert? walking down the aisle to videotape leaving between musical pieces waiting for the house lights before exiting arriving early
walking down the aisle to videotape
an instrument played by blowing air through it
wind instrument
Choose the main instrument sections represented in a Classical orchestra. woodwinds trombones strings keyboards brass percussion
woodwinds strings brass percussion
If you were analyzing a Renaissance piece and found a quick, rapid rhythm accompanying the word "running," you would call it ______ polyphony harmony word painting madrigal
word painting
using melody, harmony, or rhythm to show the meaning of musical text
word painting
a sense of patriotism and devotion to one's own country
nationalism
all verses sung to the same tune (AAA...)
simple verse form
What time period do we call the Renaissance era?450-1450 1450-1600 1450-1850 450-1600
1450-1600
Which dates represent the span of the Baroque era? 450-1600 1400-1600 1600-1850 1600-1750
1600-1750
A composition written on which date would most likely be written in Classical style? 1559 1859 1759 1659
1759
Which of the following can be true of ternary form? ABA B theme in the same tonality as the A theme AABA three part form characterized by stanzas
ABA AABA three part form
Which of these expression markings would be the most likely to be included on a Romantic composition? Adagio Adagio dolente Adagio allegro Allegro
Adagio dolente
Which of the following would not help you analyze a melody? Look at the pitches. Decide if the melody follows conjunct or disjunct movement. Look for a motif of some kind. Determine an instrumental ensemble appropriate for the melody
Determine an instrumental ensemble appropriate for the melody
Handel
England
Choose the correct statement. The Medieval and Renaissance eras differ only slightly in philosophy and education. Exploration and discovery were prevalent in the Renaissance. Renaissance art was mainly used for religious purposes. Education was available only to the rich during the Renaissance.
Exploration and discovery were prevalent in the Renaissance.
Vivaldi
Italy
_____ participate in music through actual performance Managers Musicians Audiences Recording engineers
Musicians
First
Sonata-allegro
Subsequent eras of history follow one another precisely with little overlap of trends. Subsequent eras of history follow one another precisely with little overlap of trends. The Renaissance period precedes the Baroque period. The Medieval period spans the longest time in human history. The Romantic era follows the Classical era.
Subsequent eras of history follow one another precisely with little overlap of trends.
Explain briefly why the Baroque period is sometimes called "The Age of Theater."
The Baroque period is sometimes called "The Age of Theater" because theatrical dramas developed better stage designs, new machinery, special effect and also in popularity.
Consonance and dissonance are both necessary for a vibrant, balanced harmonic sound
True
Drums are main instruments in African music
True
Mozart was the first composers to try a freelance music career instead of patronage employment.
True
Which of the following would not be an appropriate use of subito? subito p a gradual change from mezzo forte to forte a quick jump from very loud to very soft all of the above are correct uses of the word
a gradual change from mezzo forte to forte
Which artistic category was not prevalent during Medieval times? visual arts literary arts performing arts all of the arts were prevalent
all of the arts were prevalent
Patricia was studying for a test while listening to her iPod. The volume was low, but soon Patricia began to sing along with the song. She stopped reading her notes and began to tap her pencil and move to the beat of the song while she sang. In this example, Patricia's listening progressed from passive to _____
engaged
Second
theme and variations
As a transitional composer, ________ led the way to the Romantic style of classical music.
Beethoven
Bach
Germany
Choose the true statement. Handel wrote the opera Messiah in just 24 days. Vivaldi composed Messiah in Italy. Bach's concerto Messiah features a solo violinist. Handel's Messiah is a sacred oratorio.
Handel's Messiah is a sacred oratorio.
Which composer carries the title "prince of music?" Josquin Palestrina Dufay de Prez
Palestrina
The language of learning was _______ during the Medieval era.
Latin
Who has been called the "True Renaissance Man" for his work in a variety of fields? Michelangelo William Harvey William Shakespeare Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
the period of artistic history before 1450, characterized by religious emphasis and themes
Medieval
_____________ played the most vital musical role in Medieval music.
Men
The mass includes two categories of text. Which section of text is always unchanging, no matter the calendar day or music used? Festival Day Ordinary Organum Proper
Ordinary
music of the mass with unchanging text
Ordinary
Which of the following is not a Renaissance composer? Guillame Dufay Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Philippe de Vitry Josquin des Prez
Philippe de Vitry
music of the mass with text that changed depending on the occasion
Proper
the period of artistic history from about 1450-1600, when artistic style moved away religious themes to a more man-centered focus
Renaissance
sacred polyphonic choral piece for four+ voices in a simple, imitative style set to a single text
Renaissance motet
Which of the following had an effect on the Renaissance arts? Roman architecture fascination with the human body feudal system increased education
Roman architecture fascination with the human body increased educatiom
Choose the true statement. Romantic composers disregarded all of the Classical forms. Romantic composers felt that Classical "rules" for music were meant to be tested, stretched, and sometimes disregarded. Romantic composers craved order and balance in their music. Romantic composers wrote mainly small, quiet orchestral pieces for a small orchestra
Romantic composers felt that Classical "rules" for music were meant to be tested, stretched, and sometimes disregarded.
A basso continuo is provided by a keyboard and low stringed instrument playing the figured bass accompaniment.
True
Brass instruments are a part of the wind category of instruments
True
Composers began to gear their music toward a less virtuosic audience in the Classical period.
True
Organum was first developed by religious singers adding another melody directly above the chant and mirroring the chant line.
True
The Romantic era was foreshadowed by the German literary movement called "Storm and Stress" that focused on emotionalism and the individual.
True
The careful cataloging and preservation of the major Baroque composers' works has provided recognizable tonality and understandable harmonies for modern-day listeners.
True
The piccolo came to be included regularly in the orchestra during the Romantic period.
True
With the study of classicism, Renaissance culture gradually shifted toward more human-centered thinking called humanism, in which the human mind and individual creativity came to be valued.
True
the period of artistic history from about 1900-2000, with a style characterized by embracing new ideas and throwing off constraints
Twentieth Century
Although all three significant Baroque composers created concertos, _____ is considered the master of the concerto. Vivaldi Bach Handel Vivaldi and Handel
Vivaldi
Which composer had the nickname the "red priest" because of his early vocation and the color of his hair? Handel Vivaldi Bach none of the above
Vivaldi
A Renaissance chorale cannot be _____. in Latin secular strophic a and b
a and b
_____ is a favored Baroque vocal texture Monody Harmony Homophony a and c a and b
a and c
(accel. ) a gradual quickening of tempo
accelerando
A ________________ is an instrumental part added to enhance the main performer
accompaniment
The Alberti bass is a type of __________ played in a broken triad pattern of root-5th-3rd-5th.
accompaniment
instrumental music that supports the main part(s)
accompaniment
human emotions
affections
If you lived in the Renaissance, where would you be most likely to sing a madrigal? after a dinner party during a mass at a funeral never since madrigals are for instruments
after a dinner party
Baroque society was _____ than that of the Renaissance or Medieval periods. wealthier healthier more concerned with social rules all of the above
all of the above
In which musical elements do we see the Classical characteristics of balance and/or order? melody form rhythm harmony all of the above
all of the above
What areas of life and society changed so radically during the Classical period that this time came to be known as the "Age of Revolution?" politics philosophy industry all of the above
all of the above
a pair of musical phrases that complement each other in rhythm and harmony
antecedent and consequent
Which composer(s) were born into musical families? Handel Vivaldi Bach a, b, c b and c
b and c
a large group of instruments usually including woodwinds, brass, and percussion
band
An alto singer reads music in the ____________ clef.
bass
Which voice part represents the lowest male voice? alto baritone bass tenor
bass
a Baroque figured-bass part, usually played by a keyboard instrument and a low string instrument
basso continuo
the flared end of an instrument
bell
In which form will the A theme move from tonic to dominant to prepare for the B theme? contrasting-verse form ternary form strophic form binary form
binary form
two-part structure (AB)
binary form
A conductor is responsible for ______ keeping time for the ensemble interpreting louds and softs both a and b neither a nor b
both a and b
In which period of music history would you not find a dynamic marking of pppp? Baroque Renaissance Romantic all of the above both a and b
both a and b
What trait could you find in Renaissance music that you would not find in Classical music? polyphony secular style mainly sacred both a and c
both a and c
a wood and horsehair tool used to play many stringed instruments
bow
Which ensembles below would not use strings within the group? woodwind quintet brass duet symphony orchestra wind ensemble
brass duet woodwind quintet wind ensemble
transitional material connecting two sections
bridge
Which instruments are held between the knees because of their size? ello piano double bass harp
cello harp
Which term literally means "to sing" and is therefore a vocal genre? sonata opera cantata toccata
cantata
a borrowed chant that was the basis for a new composition
cantus firmus
The _____________ was an improvised section of a concerto that showed off the soloist's abilities.
cadenza
tones outside of the given key, that typically move by half steps
chromaticism
Which of the following is not a brass instrument? trombone tuba trumpet clarinet
clarinet
the lead violinist in an orchestra
concertmaster
an instrumental work showcasing a soloist or small ensemble, with orchestral accompaniment
concerto
The _____ phrase "answers" the antecedent with a similar rhythm and harmony. strophic ternary bridge consequent
consequent
a school that specializes in one of the fine arts
conservatory
a pleasant, stable harmonic sound
consonance
an unsettled harmonic sound that wants to resolve to consonance
dissonance
the middle section of the sonata-allegro form that expands the theme
development
Which elements are key to Romantic philosophy? emotion logic imagination individualism
emotion imagination individualism
A Baroque patron was someone who _____. paid to see an opera employed personal musicians or artists wrote music developed etiquette rules
employed personal musicians or artists
music characteristic of a particular culture
ethnic music
What is the term for a "fascination with far-off countries and cultures?" exoticism colonialism naturalism nationalism
exoticism
fascination with far-off countries and cultures
exoticism
Which one of the following is a characteristic of Romantic music, but not one of the three key characteristics? experimental emotion extremes expression
experimental
Which dynamic style was most favored in the Classical period? terraced dynamics few dynamics gradual dynamics none of the above
gradual dynamics
The general size of an orchestra in the Romantic era and the number and variety of its instruments became _____ than that of a Classical orchestra. greater less
greater
Cities and trade ___________ during the Renaissance period.
grew
notes or chords that accompany a melody
harmony
the texture of predominant melody accompanied by harmony
homophonic
Which of these instruments has strings but is not considered a traditional stringed instrument? piano viola bass drum xylophone
piano
Beethoven
piano sonata
Which instrument has the highest range? flute piccolo bassoon tuba
piccolo
Plucking a stringed instrument may be done with the fingers or a _____ bow pick mallet manual
pick
a small plastic tool used to pluck a stringed instrument
pick
One of the ways the church taught the peasants was through _____. prolific schools private tutoring pictures and scenes built into church architecture giving away hand-copied books
pictures and scenes built into church architecture
When harmonies in a piece of music include several, independent melodies occurring simultaneously, we categorize the music as _____. polyphonic in texture having antecedent & consequent phrases quadruple in meter a solo piece.
polyphonic in texture
A ________ often introduced a fugue.
prelude
What invention forever changed education and learning in the Renaissance period? telescope wheel printing press drama theater
printing press
pitches a given instrument can comfortably play
range
Philosophical thought tended toward __________ at this time.
rationalism
the final section of the sonata-allegro form in which the theme(s) are restated
recapitulation
In the Classical period, _____ music was no longer dominant. secular orchestral solo religious nationalistic
religious
Medieval and Renaissance musical styles are predominantly _____. instrumental secular monophonic religious
religious
a mass to honor the dead
requiem
Romantic harmony can be described as _____. rich often dissonant only major only minor using chromaticism
rich often dissonant using chromaticism
an artistic style that combined Baroque and Classical elements
rococo
Fourth
rondo
Which form has a repeating A section that is interspersed with other material? binary rondo sonata-allegro minuet
rondo
a form with a recurring A section interspersed with other sections
rondo
Although musical patronage still existed from the church during the Renaissance, who else began to hire personal musicians? middle class royalty monks none of the above
royalty
flexible hurrying or slowing of tempo to add emotion
rubato
Which accidental raises a pitch by a half step? natural sharp flat none of the above
sharp
What similarities do Mozart and Beethoven share? showed musical talent at a young age European concert tour at a young age had a father that pushed him to excel popular during his lifetime
showed musical talent at a young age had a father that pushed him to excel popular during his lifetime
Sudden volume changes are known as __________ dynamics.
terraced
abrupt volume changes
terraced dynamics
Which internal sections of sonata-allegro form are in the tonic key? theme a of the exposition theme b of the development theme b of the recapitulation coda theme c of the development
theme a of the exposition theme b of the recapitulation coda
Which form is accurately labeled A A1A2A3A4 ? minuet and trio rondo theme and variations ternary
theme and variations
Which form is typically the slowest in tempo? sonata-allegro rondo minuet and trio theme and variations
theme and variations
a Puerto Rican small four-string guitar
cuatro
At the end of a concert, performers will often give a(n) _____ to an appreciative audience biography acoustics encore applause
encore
the distance between two pitches
interval
The notation used to extend pitches beyond the normal staff is called a(n) _____ treble clef interval ledger line bass clef
ledger line
a motif that represents a particular character, feeling, or idea
leitmotif
passive listening
listening to music while doing something else
the forward movement of music in time and the basis for "keeping time" in music
rhythm
In order to use your knowledge effectively in a music listening environment, you'll need to listen carefully for: rhythm patterns your heart beat unassociated noises tempo beat
rhythm patterns tempo beat
Shannon comes home from work with a pounding headache. Loud, blaring music greets her as she walks in the door. If Shannon has to listen to the music for long, her _____ response will probably be a continued headache, and her _____ response may be anger or tears intellectual, emotional emotional, physical physical, intellectual physical, emotional
physical, emotional
a Chinese pear-shaped four-string instrument
pipa
high or low musical tone
pitch
Which part of the program gives background information on the music? program guide biography personnel list program notes
program guide
the __________ lets you know the order in which the music will be performed
program guide
True appreciation involves knowledge of the subject,____________value, and thoughtful observation
recognition of
Brazilian dance music of African origin
samba
The _____ culture does not typically use a stringed guitar-type instrument Puerto Rican African Mexican China
African
Choose the cultures that display the Latin American enthusiasm for dance Scotland Mexico Wales Brazil
Mexico Brazil
______________ is the overall sound impression of a piece of music
Tonality
During passive listening to music, a person is actually concentrating on something other than the music
True
The music of each culture has a unique pattern of tonality
True
To appreciate classical music, you must embrace its aesthetic qualities, that is, its artistry and beauty
True
Vocal production in any given culture could be affected by environmental or technological factors
True
incidental listening
hearing music
Which of the following is not part of the definition of classical music? artistry historical universal timeless
historical
the main lights above the audience
house lights
Which of the following could hinder a study of classical music? listening carefully persevering to acquire a taste immediately rejecting pieces you dislike participating
immediately rejecting pieces you dislike
Which of the following is not a required characteristic of a well-written melody? variation in pitch shape lyrics phrase
lyrics
Music can be called a ___________ device because it can help you remember things easily
mnemonic
the set of symbols used to write music down
music notation
To become a better musician, Sasha plans to play his trumpet in a local community orchestra. With this step, Sasha will enhance his musical experience by __________
participating
Bob recently made a phone call that required fifteen minutes of hold time. Luckily, the hold music was a piece he recognized, but after just a couple of minutes he tucked the phone under his chin and began to answer his e-mail. Bob was using __________ listening while he waited
passive
feel-good chemicals released in the brain
endorphins
Hearing and listening both involve a mental awareness of sounds occurring around you
false
a Mexican instrumental group that plays traditional music
mariachi band
a small meter pattern separated by bar lines
measure
the portion of the human brain responsible for emotions
amygdala
Which behavior is only considered proper between musical pieces in a classical concert? applause leaving for the restroom talking loudly cheering
applause leaving for the restroom
In which of the following instances in which music is playing would you be the least likely to use incidental listening? attending a concert waiting to see the eye doctor eating dinner at a wedding reception shopping at a clothing store
attending a concert
Which of the following is not one of the three basic elements of music? melody beat rhythm harmony
beat
a steady pulse in a regular pattern
beat
Which part of a classical program gives background information on the musicians? program guide biography personnel list program notes
biography
Which of the following is a physical response to music? slapping your knee singing along both a and b neither a nor b
both a and b
A tempo marking of presto indicates (a) very quick ____________
bpm
A _______________ encourages audience participation through imitation of a lead singer
call and response
a song style where leader is imitated by a chorus
call and response
What would an appropriate emotional response be to a slow, soothing piece of music? conducting furiously picturing a waterfall calm attitude after a hard day researching the composer of the song
calm attitude after a hard day
Music for art's sake with aesthetic qualities is typically ___________ music
classical
Which tips below can help to create the best music listening environment possible? closing your eyes eating a snack concentrating repeating sections of the music
closing your eyes concentrating repeating sections of the music
A tie ____________ ; a dot
combines the values of two notes; adds one half the value of the note
Music from which of the following cultures has a 5-tone tonality? African Mexican Chinese American
Chinese
Which of the following cultures characteristically uses only five tones in their melodies? African Mexican Chinese Brazilian
Chinese
Choose a common misconception about classical music Classical music is written throughout history. Classical is slow and boring. All classical music sounds the same. Choices b and c Choices a, b, and c
Choices b and c
Only musicians and those in a music career can fully participate in the musical experience
False
You must really like a piece of music in order to appreciate it
False
_____ listening requires little mental involvement through which a person registers he or she's hearing anything at all Passive Incidental Active Engaged
Incidental
In which country would you hear music accompanied by a cuatro? Wales India Puerto Rico Africa
Puerto Rico
Which cultural aspect does this type of song best portray? A German polka dance vocal production the people's heritage a societal entertainment ritual cultural attitude
a societal entertainment ritual
Which term indicates a return to the original speed of the music? ritard a tempo tempo beat
a tempo
return to the original tempo
a tempo
a venue's capacity for good sound quality
acoustics
Musical pitches are _____ named after the first seven letters of the alphabet written on a five-line, four-space staff the building blocks of melody all of the above none of the above
all of the above
Which of the following behaviors should you refrain from in a classical concert? chewing gum loudly exiting in the middle of the performance finding your seat after the concert has begun none of the above all of the above
all of the above
Which of the following will almost undoubtedly hinder engaged listening? talking to another student watching someone else play a computer game drawing a picture
all of the above
movement by leaps in melody
disjunct
Under which category of experiencing music would this example belong? researching the time period in which a piece of music was written
exploring music
engaged listening
giving full mental attention to music
a Puerto Rican instrument made from a hollowed gourd and played by scraping
guiro
The _____ is the smallest interval in Western music half step third sixth octave
half step
