Intro to Listening Final
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 Köchel's chronological listing the Mozart piece 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.
Where in Köchel's chronological listing the Mozart piece can be found.
Schoenberg's Pierrot Lunaire is a song cycle about a _____. A. Parrot B. Clown C. Bohemian queen's rhapsody D. Young girl of pagan, pre-historic Russia E. Faun
Clown
In concert and rehearsal, orchestras, wind ensembles, choirs, and other large ensembles are led by whom? A. Composer B. President C. Conductor D. No one E. Teacher
Conductor
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
Harriet Smithson
List these string family instruments from highest in pitch-range (1) to lowest in pitch-range (4). Violin Viola Cello Double-Bass
It goes Violin highest, then viola, then cello, then double bass
The text to Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) was based on a poem by whom? A. Mark Twain B. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe C. Edgar Allan Poe D. Robert Frost E. Ludwig van Beethoven
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Who composed The Stars and Stripes Forever? John Cage John Philip Sousa Stephen Foster Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Aaron Copland
John Philip Sousa
What do we call a melody with smooth and connected notes? A. Largo B. Staccato C. Allegro D. Legato
Legato
Frederic Chopin was from _____. He loved his country and was incredibly nationalistic. A. Hungary B. Norway C. France D. Poland E. Germany
Poland
Which of the following is not a dynamic indication? Presto Forte Mezzo Piano Piano
Presto
Igor Stravinsky was a composer from what country? A. France B. Poland C. Russia D. China E. Norway
Russia
In the story of Symphonie fantastique, the Artist character recalls his feelings for the Beloved, sees her at places (like a ball), wonders if the Beloved truly loves him, kills his Beloved, is executed, and then views his now-witch Beloved dancing upon his grave. A. True B. False
hope this isn't on it is guess
identify...
horn
Identify instrument
if you answer mayonaisse as one of the choices was, im literally gonna kill you with a bottle of ranch
identify instrument
its a harp, numb nuts
A toccata keyboard piece is characterized by improvisation all of the keys on the keyboard being touched at least once. many scale passages, rapid runs and trills, and massive chords. introducing another piece of music.
many scale passages, rapid runs and trills, and massive chords.
identify....
bassoon
The French Revolution, a political upheaval with massive and long reaching consequences, began in what year? 1789 The 19th Century 1987 the 17th Century
1789
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 into contact with the boy and when they arrive home, the boy is dead. B. The Elf King lives in a tree factory with many other elves. The Elf King oversees the production of many delicious cookies. C. 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 from the throne that is rightfully his. D. A father and son ride on horseback quickly through the forest 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 result of the brave rescue.
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 into contact with the boy and when they arrive home, the boy is dead.
What is sprechstimme? A. A singing technique where the notes are half-sung, half-spoken. B. A type of music designed to capture a blurred impression of a scene rather than the crisp detail. C. A rejection of tonality. D. The concept of being experimental, fresh, and new in art. E. The speaking portion of German singspiel
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. Claudio Monteverdi, the first solider 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. C. A sacred cantata that focuses on the glory of God D. 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.
A young girl who is addicted to coffee and her father who desperately tries to free her of this addiction.
What is a cantata? A. 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). It is similar in length to an opera but solely focuses on teaching a religious lesson. C. A stage-play that involves music (mostly singing) and also uses stage scenery, costumes, and acting. D. 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.
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.
What is a trouser or pants role? A. An operatic role in which all characters wear brightly-colored pants. B. An operatic role in which a grown woman plays the character of a pre-pubescent boy. C. An operatic role that must be played by a male. D. An operatic role in which a young boy plays the role of an old woman.
An operatic role in which a grown woman plays the character of a pre-pubescent boy.
The serialism and twelve tone system was primarily created by what composer? A. Justin Bieber B. Arnold Schoenberg C. Igor Stravinsky D. Johann Sebastian Bach E. Claude Debussy
Arnold Schoenberg
The 2nd Viennese School was comprised of which three composers? W.A. Mozart, Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, C.P.E. Bach Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern
Arnold Schoenberg, Alban Berg, Anton Webern
Johann Sebastian Bach lived during what musical period? A. Medieval B. Romantic C. Renaissance D. Baroque E. Classical
Baroque
In music, what do we call the pulse in a musical work? A. Rhythm B. Beat C. Meter D. Measure E. Tempo
Beat
Few romantic composers could escape the influence of ______ symphonies. A. Schumann's B. Beethoven's C. Mahler's D. Tchaikovsky's E. Verdi's
Beethoven's
Bebop jazz was a NYC reaction to what Jazz style from what city? Ragtime jazz from New Orleans Free jazz from New York City Blues from New Orleans Big Band jazz from Chicago
Big Band jazz from Chicago
For the violin, viola, cello, and double-bass, an object is commonly used to create sound from the instrument. This object is a long and thin piece of wood with horse hairs stretched from end to end. Those horsehairs are moved over the strings of the instrument to create sound. What is this object called? A. Slide B. Bow C. Staff D. Fiddle E. Hammer
Bow
Which of these statements is true? A. By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music had gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity. B. During the baroque era, the madrigal emerged as a prominent vocal form. C. By the end of the baroque era, dance music had surpassed sacred music in popularity. D. At the beginning of the baroque era, J. S. Bach established the French overture.
By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music had gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity.
What do we call a group of voices that sing together? A. Harmonics B. Choir C. Pitch Perfect D. Artistic Vocalization E. Orchestra
Choir
During the romantic period, who was given the title Queen of the Piano? A. Fanny Mendelssohn B. Cosima Liszt C. Clara Schumann D. Christina Chopin E. Niccola Paganini
Clara Schumann
Franz Joseph Haydn belonged to which musical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical E. Romantic
Classical
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart belonged to which musical period? A. Classical B. Baroque C. Medieval D. Romantic E. Renaissance
Classical
Who composed Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)? A. Richard Wagner B. C.S. Lewis C. Frederic Chopin D. Igor Stravinsky E. Claude Debussy
Claude Debussy
With what impairment did Beethoven struggle for much of his life? A. Blindness B. The loss of his left leg (it was amputated) C. Vocal loss D. Deafness
Deafness
What does the term "crescendo" reference? Dynamics that gradually get louder Tempo that gradually gets slower Dynamics that gradually get quieter Tempo that gradually gets faster
Dynamics that gradually get louder
What does the term "decrescendo" reference? A. Dynamics that gradually get louder B. Dynamics that gradually get quieter C. Tempo that gradually gets faster D. Tempo that gradually gets slower
Dynamics that gradually get quieter
Identify this instrument
Ehhhhh just look it up lol, the one on the practice exam is a guy on the cello, but i already knew that cuz i was in orchestra in high school
A group of musicians performing together is referred to as a/an_____. A. a. Sound organization B. b. Company of notes C. e. Arte de musicale D. c. Ensemble E. d. Flock
Ensemble
What section of a fugue begins immediately after the exposition? A. Episode B. Development C. Codetta D. Polyphony
Episode
_____ are study pieces that are designed to help musicians get better at a specific technique related to their instrument. A. Etudes B. Fugues C. Nocturnes D. Musical Exercises E. Preludes
Etudes
New York Free Jazz shared elements with what previously discussed European art movement? Neoclassicism Expressionism Primitivism Impressionism
Expressionism
Comic opera is often called opera seria. A. True B. False
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). A. True B. False
False
In music, the composer always leads the orchestra while the conductor always writes the music. True False
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. A. True B. False
False
The countersubject of a fugue appears only at the very end of the piece. A. True B. False
False
The exposition in a fugue includes the first statement of the subject only. A. True B. False
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. A. True B. False
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. A. True B. False
False
Which of the following is NOT one of the dances commonly present in a baroque suite? A. Fantasia B. Allemande C. Gigue D. Sarabande
Fantasia
Which element of Jazz does NOT come from African traditions? Formal structure Blues notes Improvisation Call and Response
Formal structure
The organic "spinning out" of a musical work based on the first few notes played is called what? Gestalt Allegro molto Binary form Fortspinning
Fortspinning
Claude Debussy was born in what country? A. Germany B. England C. Italy D. France E. Ireland
France
Impressionism was heard around the world, but it most thrived in _____. A. France B. Italy C. Germany D. The United States of America E. England
France
Stephen Foster's American parlor music for amateur musicians was most similar to the Salon music of what European composer of the same period? Franz Schubert W.A. Mozart Arnold Schoenberg Richard Wagner
Franz Schubert
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
From the New World
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
Fugue
This medieval period composer was an advocate of the ars nova (which brought great change to music). He was a well-educated poet-musician. Because of his preservation of music manuscripts (mainly by gifting them to patrons), his music was preserved. This helped push the music scene forward into the next musical period. Who was this composer? Pope Gregory I Pérotin Guillaume de Machaut Berenguier de Palou Hildegard of Bingen
Guillaume de Machaut
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 The Little Fugue in G minor C. Bach's Sleeper's Awake (specifically, the seventh movement) D. Handel's Messiah (specifically, the "Hallelujah" Chorus)
Handel's Messiah (specifically, the "Hallelujah" Chorus)
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. Poem of My Soul B. War and Peace C. Musical Imprints D. Ode to the Immortal Beloved E. Heiligenstadt Testament
Heiligenstadt Testament
List these brass family instruments from highest in pitch-range (1) to lowest in pitch-range (4). Tuba Horn Trumpet Trombone
Highest is trumpet, horn, then trambone, then tuba
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
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. Serialism B. Impressionism C. Classicism D. Minimalism E. Primitivism
Impressionism
_____ 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. Impressionism B. Scenic Capturization C. Primitivism D. Atmospheric Mimicry E. Dadaism
Impressionism
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. Lorenzo da Ponte B. Prince Paul Esterhazy C. Jerry Lieber D. Mark Twain E. Ludwig van Köchel
Lorenzo da Ponte
What answer below best fits with the musical style of primitivism? A. Perfectly recreating the melodies of previous composers as a way to honor the great composers who have come before. B. All twelve notes of the chromatic scale are the basis for creating the melodies. C. Frequent appearance of a singing technique where the notes are half-spoken and half-sung. D. Emphasis of atmosphere and mood, avoidance of pomp, and melodies that drift in and out smoothly. E. Melodies do not flow smoothly (they are harsh and angular) and contain many unexpected accents.
Melodies do not flow smoothly (they are harsh and angular) and contain many unexpected accents.
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 Realism Modernism Maximalism Minimalism
Minimalism
What is improvisation as it relates to music? A. The art of playing composed music completely from memory. B. Music that is created by the performer during the moment of performance. C. The secondary melody in a fugue. D. The ability to sight-read notes immediately from a printed page.
Music that is created by the performer during the moment of performance.
What is atonal music? A. Music that rejects tonality. B. Music that, for the most part, sounds incredibly pleasing to the average music listener. C. Music that is to be performed solely on a single note. D. Music that focuses on a single tonal, rather than two tonals (bitonal), or more than two tonals (polytonal).
Music that rejects tonality.
What is program music? A. A type of music meant to teach the performer a specific technique that related 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).
Music that uses the sounds of the instruments to recreate an image, scene, or event in the listener's mind.
Question Jazz was born in _____. St. Louis San Francisco Las Vegas New Orleans New York
New Orleans
What do we call a piece of music for solo piano that reflects the peace and quiet of night time? A. Sonata B. Prelude C. Nocturne D. Minuet de Nuit E. Etude
Nocturne
George Frederic Handel's Messiah is a/an_____. Oratorio Opera Symphony Madrigal Cantata
Oratorio
When the keys of this instrument are pressed, air flows through specific metal pipes to create the needed pitch. Which instrument is this? A. Organ B. Harpsichord C. Piano D. Clavichord E. Keytar
Organ
What does Gustav Mahler musically quote throughout his first symphony? A. Symphonies of Beethoven B. Organ fugues C. Vivaldi concerti D. Trumpet melodies from Handel's Messiah E. Songs
Songs
What do we call a singing technique where the notes are half-spoken, half sung? A. Pierrot Lunaire B. Impressionism C. Atonal D. Sprechstimme E. Avant garde
Sprechstimme
If the notes of a melody are short, disconnected, and jumpy, those notes are _____. A. Staccato B. Legato C. Largo D. Allegro
Staccato
The main melody of a fugue is called the A. Toccata B. Subject C. Exposition D. Prelude
Subject
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. Fugue B. Opera C. Suite D. Sonata E. Oratorio
Suite
When discussing the speed of a piece of music, you are discussing the _____. A. Pitch B. Tempo C. Dynamics D. Syncopation E. Beat
Tempo
Based on his work with the US Marine Band, his compositions, and tours with his band, John Philip Sousa earned what nickname? The March King Semper Fidelis Marcher The King of Rock 'n' Roll Major Drum Major The Prince of Marching
The March King
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. A traditional multi-movement work for orchestra that uses the concept of program music throughout. C. The concept of associating a melody with a person, object, or idea (similar to the leitmotifs found in Richard Wagner's music dramas). D. A traditional melody from within the Catholic Mass for the Dead. It is frequently used in music where the theme of death is present.
The concept of associating a melody with a person, object, or idea (similar to the leitmotifs found in Richard Wagner's music dramas).
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. The story of a father attempting to save his son from the quickly approaching Elf King D. A soldier who crashes on the shores of a widowed queen and the growth of their romantic relationship
The life of Jesus from the Bible
The term "dynamics" refers to what aspect of music? A. The speed of music B. The length of music C. The volume of music D. The highness or lowness of sound
The volume of music
Amy Beach was the first prominent female composer of American music. True False
True
Cantatas can be sacred or secular. A. True B. False
True
In twelve tone music, a tone row could be played forward (as written), in retrograde (backwards), in an inversion, or in an inverted retrograde. A. True B. False
True
Later in the baroque, royals and other wealthy families hired orchestras to provide music. A. True B. False
True
Lining out was a musical practice used in early American religious services. True False
True
Mozart was a master of all music genres in existence during his time. A. True B. False
True
Soon after the premiere of Symphonie fantastique (in which the Artist ultimately kills the Beloved), Harriet Smithson and Hector Berlioz get married. A. True B. False
True
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. A. True B. False
True
The third movement of Gustav Mahler's first symphony quotes the children's tune Frère Jacques (Brother John). A. True B. False
True
How does a wind ensemble differ from an orchestra? Wind ensembles do not have the full string family present. Wind ensembles never use percussion instruments. Wind ensembles always use the electronic family. Wind ensembles utilize large fans to carry the ensemble's sound toward the audience.
Wind ensembles do not have the full string family present.
identify
a.... trumpet...
saame question (identify instrument)
this one was a black guy with a double bass
Comic opera is often called opera buffa. A. True B. False
true
