MUS 121 Final
Which philosopher does not belong to the Age of Enlightenment and its emphasis on human truth as being rational? A. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe B. Sir Francis Bacon C. Galileo Galilei D. Denis Diderot
A. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
A toccata keyboard is characterized by A. Many scale passages, rapid runs and trills, and massive chords B. Introducing another piece of music C. All of the keys on the keyboard being touched at least once D. Improvisation
A. Many scale passages, rapid runs and trills, and massive chords
Which factor in early 20th century society did not contribute to Expressionism? A. McCarthyism B. Over-urbanization C. WWI D. Industrialization
A. McCarthyism
Steve Reich and John Adams often compose music using a basic rhythmic motive on repeat for the entire piece. This serves to strip off nonessential elements and isolate a fundamental concept, subscribing to the mid-20th century artistic style called A. Minimalism B. Realism C. Modernism D. Maximalism
A. Minimalism
Arnold Bocklin's painting, Self Portrait with Death Playing the Violin, corresponds with the aesthetic of which musical period? A. Romanticism B. Impressionism C. Symbolism D. Neoclassicism
A. Romanticism
What is the form of the first movement of a classical symphony? A. Sonata form B. Rondo C. Scherzo and Trio D. Prelude
A. Sonata form
What does Gustav Mahler musically quote throughout his first symphony? A. Songs B. Symphonies of Beethoven C. Organ fugues D. Vivaldi concerti E. Trumpet melodies from Handel's Messiah
A. Songs
What is a cantata? A. A stage-play that involves music (mostly singing) and also uses stage scenery, costumes, and acting B. An often dramatic musical work for solo voice or choir with instrumental accompaniment (like a small orchestra). Similar to an opera but shorter and has no costumes, stage props, or acting C. An often dramatic musical work for solo voice or choir with instrumental accompaniment (ike a small orchestra). It is similar to an opera but solely focuses on teaching a religious lesson D. A type of sword used in baroque operas that represented the concept of word painting. When it was swung, the orchestra played its melody
B. An often dramatic musical work for solo voice or choir with instrumental accompaniment (like a small orchestra). Similar to an opera but shorter and has no costumes, stage props, or acting
Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire is a song cycle about a _____. A. Parrot B. Clown C. Young girl of pagan, pre-historic Russia D. Faun E. Bohemian queen's rhapsody
B. Clown
A ______ is a musical work where the main melody (the subject) is developed polyphonically. After the initial melody is heard, that same melody enters a few seconds later but at a different note-level. This process continues until all layers of melodies have entered and a complicated web of sound has been created. A. Suite B. Fugue C. Symphony D. Sonata E. Madrigal
B. Fugue
In 1802, Beethoven wrote a letter in which he poured out his heart and revealed his struggles, inner turmoil, and thoughts of suicide. This letter, though, also included his drive to fight through his struggles and succeed. Which letter is this? A. Ode to the Immortal Beloved B. Heiligenstadt Testament C. War and Peace D. Musical Imprints E. Poem of my Soul
B. Heiligenstadt Testament
What do we call a singing technique where the notes are half-spoken, half sung? A. Impressionism B. Sprechstimme C. Avant garde D. Atonal E. Pierrot Lunaire
B. Sprechstimme
What famous work influenced Franz Joseph Haydn so much that it led to his creating the oratorio The Creation? A. Purcell's Dido and Aeneas (specifically, the song "When I am Laid in Earth") B. Bach's Sleeper's Awake (specifically, the seventh movement) C. Handel's Messiah (specifically, the "Hallelujah" chorus) D. Bach's The Little Fugue in G minor
C. Handel's Messiah (specifically, the "Hallelujah" chorus)
Franz Joseph Haydn belonged to which musical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical E. Romantic
D. Classical
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart belonged to which musical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical E. Romantic
D. Classical
True or false? The countersubject of a fugue appears only at the very end of the piece.
False
True or false? The exposition in a fugue includes the first statement of the subject only.
False
True or false? The story of Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) involves a faun who awakens from sleep and, because of too much wine consumption, is confused about his earlier activities. Perhaps he brought two nymphs home, perhaps not. But figuring it out is too hard, so he goes back to sleep.
False
True or false? When Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) premiered in Paris in 1913, the Parisian audience loved it because it contained the smooth, elegant, and graceful dancing that was traditionally found in ballet at the time.
False
True or false? A Salon during the Romantic period entailed a private gathering of citizens to discuss and present artistic works.
True
The French Revolution, a political upheaval with massive and long reaching consequences, began in what year? A. 1789 B. 1987 C. the 17th century D. the 19th century
A. 1789
According to our lecture on the Classical period, what is the respective number of movements within a String Quartet, Solo Concerto, and Sonata? A. 4, 3, 3-4 B. 3-4, 3, 3 C. 3-4, 4, 4 D. 3, 3-4, 3
A. 4, 3, 3-4
Beethoven wrote how many symphonies? A. 9 B. 10 C. 5 D. 41
A. 9
Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) follows which of the following plots? A. A father and son ride on horseback through the woods. The boy screams that the Elf King is after him (though the father dismisses it as a shadow or the wind). The Elf King comes in contact with the boy and when they get home, the boy is dead. B. The Elf King rides quickly through the woods in attempt to escape the soldiers who have betrayed their loyalty to him. The soldiers soon catch up to the Elf King. But, thanks to quick wit and excellent use of a sword, the Elf King defeats the rogue soldiers and is able to yet again rule the throne that is rightfully his. C. A father and son ride on horseback quickly through the woods in order to rescue their family. The Elf King has kidnapped the family. Without rescue the family will die. Ultimately, the father and son save the family from the grasp of the Elf King but the father receives a fatal wound as a result of the brave rescue D. The Elf King lives in a tree factory with many other elves. The Elf King oversees the production of many delicious cookies.
A. A father and son ride on horseback through the woods. The boy screams that the Elf King is after him (though the father dismisses it as a shadow or the wind). The Elf King comes in contact with the boy and when they get home, the boy is dead.
What is sprechstimme? A. A singing technique where the notes are half-sung, half-spoken B. A rejection of tonality C. The concept of being experimental, fresh, and new in art D. The speaking portion of German singspiel E. A type of music designed to capture a blurred impression of a scene rather than the crisp detail
A. A singing technique where the notes are half-sung, half-spoken
What is J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata about? A. A young girl who is addicted to coffee and her father who desperately tries to free her of this addiction B. A sacred cantata that focuses on the glory of God C. A father and son who ride swiftly through the woods at night on horseback as they try to escape the cruel Elf King, the hoarder of the world's coffee D. Claudio Monteverdi, the first soldier to bring coffee to Germany. The cantata discusses his coffee-making adventures and how it led to the creation of Europe's first coffee shop: Dido and Aeneas
A. A young girl who is addicted to coffee and her father who desperately tries to free her of this addiction
Which choice does not correspond to the aesthetics of Romanticism? A. Absolute music B. Nationalism C. Solitary emotions D. Nature and the supernatural
A. Absolute music
What is a trouser or pants role? A. An operatic role in which a grown woman plays the character of a pre-pubescent boy B. An operatic role in which a young boy plays the role of an old woman C. An operatic role in which all characters wear brightly-colored pants D. An operatic role that must be played by a male
A. An operatic role in which a grown woman plays the character of a pre-pubescent boy
The 2nd Viennese School was comprised of which three composers? A. Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern B. W.A. Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven C. J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, C.P.E. Bach D. Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber
A. Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anon Webern
Few romantic composers could escape the influence of ______ symphonies. A. Beethoven's B. Verdi's C. Schumann's D. Mahler's E. Tchaikovsky's
A. Beethoven's
In the exposition of the sonata form, what serves the function of modulating to a new key? A. Bridge B. A theme C. B theme D. Sturm und drang
A. Bridge
Which of these statements is true? A. By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music has gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity B. By the end of the baroque era, dance music had surpassed sacred music in popularity C. At the beginning of the baroque era, J.S. Bach established the French overture D. During the baroque era, the madrigal emerged as a prominent vocal form
A. By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music has gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity
The invention of what modern device compelled painters to begin experimenting with Impressionism in the mid-1800's? A. Camera B. Printing press C. Computer D. Paintbrush
A. Camera
Who composed Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)? A. Claude Debussy B. Richard Wagner C. C.S. Lewis D. Frederic Chopin E. Igor Stravinsky
A. Claude Debussy
With what impairment did Beethoven struggle for much of his life? A. Deafness B. Blindness C. The loss of his left leg (it was amputated) D. Vocal loss
A. Deafness
What section follows the exposition? A. Development B. Recapitulation C. Coda D. Sonata form
A. Development
What section of a fugue begins immediately after the exposition? A. Episode B. Development C. Codetta D. Polyphony
A. Episode
_____ are study pieces that are designed to help musicians get better at a specific technique related to their instrument. A. Etudes B. Nocturnes C. Preludes D. Fugues E. Musical exercises
A. Etudes
Which of the following is NOT one of the dances commonly present in a baroque suite? A. Fantasia B. Allemande C. Gigue D. Sarabande
A. Fantasia
The organic "spinning out" of a musical work based on the first few notes played is called what? A. Fortspinnung B. Gestalt C. Allegro molto D. Binary form
A. Fortspinnung
Symphonie fantastique was like an autobiography of Hector Berlioz's feelings for ____. A. Harriet Smithson B. Clara Schumann C. Cosima Wagner D. Ruth Crawford Seeger
A. Harriet Smithson
What did Denis Diderot, with the help of other French philosophers, contribute to the belief in enlightenment and reason? A. He compiled and wrote the first encyclopedia B. He played a key role in the development of the rococo style C. He supported the American Revolution D. He wrote the first dictionary
A. He compiled and wrote the first encyclopedia
The main melody of a fugue is called the A. Subject B. Prelude C. Toccata D. Exposition
A. Subject
Which description correctly describes the contrast between an "A" theme and "B" theme in the exposition of Sonata Form? A. The "A" theme is generally more energetic, the "B" theme is more lyric B. The "A" theme is generally more lyric, the "B" theme is more energetic C. The "A" theme is generally more allegro, the "B" theme is more largo D. The "A" theme is generally more largo, the "B" theme is more allegro
A. The "A" theme is generally more energetic, the "B" theme is more lyric
Which of the following best exemplifies the classical period's emphasis on clear and balanced artistic style? A. The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David B. The Bathers, by Jean-Honore Fragonard C. The long, brocaded coats worn by prosperous gentlemen of the time D. The song "Yankee Doodle," invented by British soldiers during the American Civil War to poke fun at their adversaries
A. The Death of Socrates, by Jacques-Louis David
King Louis XVI banned the play-version of what Mozart opera before his execution by Guillotine? A. The Marriage of Figaro B. Don Giovanni C. The Magic Flute D. Symphony 25
A. The Marriage of Figaro
Which painting best represents the Baroque era aesthetic? A. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula by Caravaggio B. American Gothic by Wood C. Mona Lisa by da Vinci D. The Death of Marat by David
A. The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula by Caravaggio
P.I. Tchaikovsky is most famous for what work that he ironically also despised? A. The Nutcracker B. Symphony No. 4 C. The Queen of Spades D. Souvenir de Florence
A. The Nutcracker
Which statement regarding the movements of J.S. Bach's Baroque dance suite is incorrect? A. The Sarabande, a slow dance in three, was sexual in nature and originated in France B. The Allemande, a serious Germanic dance in four, includes small detailed motions and symmetrical movements between partners that were eventually carried over to square dancing C. The Menuet, a quicker dance in three, was French and more "social" in the interactions between dancers D. The Gigue, an Irish dance, was a fast in two and concluded the suite
A. The Sarabande, a slow dance in three, was sexual in nature and originated in France
What piece of art best exemplifies the aesthetic of Expressionism? A. The Scream by Edward Munch B. The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci C. Whistler's Mother by James McNeill Whistler D. Nighthawks by Edward Hopper
A. The Scream by Edward Munch
Which events (2) of the classical era best reflect its leanings toward reason and enlightenment? A. The writing of the first encyclopedia B. The growing belief in human control over a rational universe C. The French Revolution D. The rise of the upper class
A. The writing of the first encyclopedia and B. The growing belief in human control over a rational universe
Ballad is most similar to which art song form? A. Through-composed B. Strophic C. Modified strophic
A. Through-composed
George Bizet's operas, especially Carmen, present life as indifferent to human emotion, the term that best describes this artistic tradition toward realism is called A. Verismo B. Romanticism C. Absolute music D. Gregorian chant
A. Verismo
The title of Mozart's works are often followed by the letter "K" and a number (like K. 273). What does this number represent? A. Where in Kochel's chronological listing the Mozart peice can be found B. The year that the piece was created. The "K" represents 1500 and the number following it is added in (e.g., K. 273 would be 1500+273=1773) C. The person to whom the work is dedicated. This would be the 273rd person and their name began with the letter K. D. Each Mozart piece is divided into sections, titled with letters of the alphabet. This number would represent how many notes are present before the K section is performed.
A. Where in Kochel's chronological listing the Mozart peice can be found
Who created the libretto for three of Mozart's most famous operas: Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro), Don Giovanni (Don Juan), and Cosi fan tutte (All Women Are Like That)? A. Ludwig van Kochel B. Lorenzo da Ponte C. Prince Paul Esterhazy D. Jerry Lieber E. Mark Twain
B. Lorenzo da Ponte
What answer below best fits with the musical style of primitivism? A. Emphasis of atmosphere and mood, avoidance of pomp, and melodies that drift in and out smoothly B. Melodies do not flow smoothly (they are harsh and angular) and may contain unexpected accents C. All twelve notes of the chromatic scale are the basis for creating the melodies D. Frequent appearance of a singing technique where the notes are half-spoken and half-sung E. Perfectly recreating the melodies of previous composers as a way to honor the great composers who have come before
B. Melodies do not flow smoothly (they are harsh and angular) and may contain unexpected accents
What is atonal music? A. Music that focuses on a single tonal, rather than two totals (bitonal) or more than two totals (polytonal) B. Music that rejects tonality C. Music that, for the most part, sounds incredibly pleasing to the average music listener D. Music that is performed solely on a single note
B. Music that rejects tonality
What is program music? A. A type of music meant to teach the performer a specific technique that related to the performer's instrument B. Music that uses the sounds of the instruments to recreate an image, scene, or event in the listener's mind C. A concert in which all music is clearly printed on a physical program in great detail D. Music strictly for orchestra and soloist. The orchestra and soloist work together to create a performance but trade back and forth who gets the spotlight (though the soloist is featured more so than the orchestra)
B. Music that uses the sounds of the instruments to recreate an image, scene, or event in the listener's mind
What is an idée fixe? A. When a melody's reoccurrence is altered slightly to best fit the new context in which it is heard B. The concept of associating a melody with a person, object, or idea (similar to the leitmotifs found in Richard Wagner's music dramas C. A traditional melody from within the Catholic Mass for the Dead. It is frequently used in music where the theme of death is present D. A traditional multi movement work for orchestra that uses the concept of program music throughout
B. The concept of associating a melody with a person, object, or idea (similar to the leitmotifs found in Richard Wagner's music dramas
The opening rhythmic motif of Beethoven's 5th Symphony is often nicknamed what? A. The motif of rhythm B. The fate motif C. Motivic intensity D. Motivic short-longs E. Morse code
B. The fate motif
Handel's Messiah focuses on what subject? A. A young, coffee-addicted girl and her father who tries to free her of her addiction B. The life of Jesus from the Bible C. A soldier who crashes on the shores of a widowed queen and the growth of their romantic relationship D. The story of a father attempting to save his son from the quickly approaching Elf King
B. The life of Jesus from the Bible
The serialism and twelve tone system was primarily created by what composer? A. Igor Stravinsky B. Claude Debussy C. Arnold Schoenberg D. Johann Sebastian Bach
C. Arnold Schoenberg
Franz Schubert's greatest compositional output was in the genre of the _____. A. Symphony B. Opera C. Art song D. Sonata E. Fugue
C. Art song
Johan Sebastian Bach lived during what musical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical E. Romantic
C. Baroque
During the romantic period, who was given the title Queen of the Piano? A. Fanny Mendelssohn B. Cosima Liszt C. Clara Schumann D. Niccola Paganini E. Christina Chopin
C. Clara Schumann
What is opera buffa? A. Serious opera B. Musical theatre C. Comic opera D. Serious German opera
C. Comic opera
During the fifth movement of Symphonie fantastique, loud funeral bells are heard, followed by brass instruments that boldly play a parody of the _____ melody from the Catholic Requiem (Mass for the Dead). A. Idee Fixe B. Program music C. Dies Irae D. Beloved's E. Artist's
C. Dies Irae
Who started the trend of turning the piano sideways in concerts to allow the audience to better see the hands of the pianist while also hearing the intricate sounds produced by the instrument? A. Frederic Chopin B. Clara Schumann C. Franz Liszt D. Billy Joel E. Sergei Rachmaninoff
C. Franz Liszt
In response to his time in the United States, what did Antonín Dvořák nickname his ninth symphony? A. The Land of the Free B. America, America C. From the New World D. Sam is My Uncle E. Home of the Brave
C. From the New World
Though his total compositional output included works beyond the style, which composer was the main composer of music of the primitivism style? A. Claude Debussy B. Arnold Schoenberg C. Igor Stravinsky D. Franz Liszt E. Sergei Rachmaninoff
C. Igor Stravinsky
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) is best described with which musical style? A. Primitivism B. Serialism C. Impressionism D. Classicism E. Minimalism
C. Impressionism
The text to Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) was based on a poem by whom? A. Ludwig van Beethoven B. Mark Twain C. Johann Wolfgang van Goethe D. Edgar Allan Poe E. Robert Frost
C. Johann Wolfgang van Goethe
To which composer do we often look as helping move the musical world from the classical period into the romantic period? A. Franz Joseph Haydn B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart C. Ludwig van Beethoven D. Henry Purcell E. Marvin Gaye
C. Ludwig van Beethoven
What is improvisation as it relates to music? A. The ability to sight-read notes immediately from a printed page B. The art of playing composed music completely from memory C. Music that is created by the performer during the moment of performance D. The secondary melody in a fugue
C. Music that is created by the performer during the moment of performance
George Frederic Handel's Messiah is a/an A. Opera B. Cantata C. Oratorio D. Symphony E. Madrigal
C. Oratorio
Frederic Chopin was from _____. He loved his country and was incredibly nationalistic. A. Hungary B. France C. Poland D. Germany E. Norway
C. Poland
Igor Stravinsky was a composer from what country? A. France B. Poland C. Russia D. China E. Norway
C. Russia
What do we call a song in which a poem is set to music and is designed to be performed by one singer and one pianist? These songs were most popular during the romantic period. A. Aria song B. Solo song C. Sonata song D. Art song E. Duet song
D. Art song
Claude Debussy was born in what country? A. Germany B. England C. Italy D. France E. Ireland
D. France
Impressionism was heard around the world, but it most thrived in _____. A. Germany B. England C. Italy D. France E. United States
D. France
_____ was an art style in which painters sought to capture an impression of a scene or subject rather than depicting it literally with crisp detail. Composers sought to mimic the style in music by emphasizing atmosphere and mood, avoiding pomp, and drifting melodies in and out smoothly. A. Primitivism B. Dadaism C. Scenic Capturization D. Impressionism E. Atmospheric Mimicry
D. Impressionism
What do we call a piece of music for solo piano that reflects the peace and quiet of night time? A. Etude B. Sonata C. Prelude D. Nocturne E. Minuet de Nuit
D. Nocturne
What do we call a multi-movement work where each movement is based on a particular popular dance? It is composed for a solo instrument and commonly found in the baroque period. A. Opera B. Oratorio C. Fugue D. Suite E. Sonata
D. Suite
In German, art songs are referred to as _____. A. Volkswagen B. Ich liebe dich C. Sprechstimme D. Singspiel E. Lieder
E. Lieder
True or false? Absolute music tells a story or seeks to portray a tangible picture.
False
True or false? Beethoven's career can be divided into 3 periods, with the first period consisting of his time as a Romantic composer.
False
True or false? Comic opera is often called opera seria.
False
True or false? Despite the popularity of Ludwig van Beethoven in the classical period, his influence was hardly felt in the romantic period (as musicians began to forget who he was).
False
True or false? In the story of Symphonie fantastique, the Artist character sees his Beloved at places like the local tavern, recalls the feeling of fear he has when near the Beloved, avoids the Beloved's murderous attacks, and, in a massive turn of events, marries the Beloved and they live happily ever after.
False
True or false? The Classical Era refers to all music that we, in modern day, refer to as "classical music."
False
True or false? The Strophic song form uses new music for each verse of a song.
False
True or false? Cantatas can be sacred or secular.
True
True or false? Comic opera is often called opera buffa.
True
True or false? In twelve tone music, a tone row could be played forward (as written), in retrograde (backwards), in an inversion, or in an inverted retrograde.
True
True or false? Later in the baroque, royals and other wealthy families hired orchestras to provide music.
True
True or false? Mozart was a master of all music genres in existence during his time.
True
True or false? Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is a comic opera.
True
True or false? Soon after the premiere of Symphonie fantastique (in which the Artist ultimately kills the Beloved), Harriet Smithson and Hector Berlioz get married.
True
True or false? The story of Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring) involves a young girl who, as part of pre-historic Russian pagan culture, has to dance herself to death in order to convince the gods to end winter and bring on spring.
True
True or false? The third movement of Gustav Mahler's first symphony quotes the children's tune Frère Jacques (Brother John).
True
