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What is opera buffa?
Comic opera
Which of the following percussion instruments produces definite pitch?
Marimba
A libretto is...
The text to an opera
In western classical music, the term "Largo" means:
very slow
The regular, consistent pulse of music is referred to as the:
Beat
Opera moved from seria to buffa, and eventually to verismo. When did we get verismo opera?
Romantic
Nationalistic music refers to...
...the showing of pride in one's country through music.
Which size font are you required to use for your Concert Reports?
12-point, double-spaced
How many movements did a Classical symphony have?
4
music in the Classical Era was:
A diversion or a hobby for the middle class
An oratorio is:
A large-scale sacred work for voices and instruments
A castrato is:
A male vocalist, castrated at a young age to preserve his higher vocal range
In plainchant, what is a reciting tone?
A repeated musical pitch upon which an entire chant is based or centered
Rite of Spring was unrivaled in its premier, as the dissonant music and angular choreography was unlike any other previous ballet. What happened at the premier?
A riot broke out, and audience members began fighting one another
Which of the following articulations directs a performer to stress or emphasize the note? Legato Staccato Slur Accent (correct)
Accent
Choose which component of a song or piece is something we can identify for appreciation: Cultivated talent A well-constructed song or piece of music Emotional value or content Collaborative efforts All of the above (correct)
All of the above
Which of the following words can be used interchangeably with "text"? Lyrics Poem Words All of these answers are correct (correct)
All of these answers are correct
Rhythm is:
An arrangement of long and short notes within the beats (correct)
If you encounter music that you find to be interesting, and want more examples for listening and enjoying, you will:
Any or all of the above!!!!!
Which style of composition explores the human psyche, with deep emotions, no fear of darkness, and with Freudian influences?
Expressionism
Where will you find more detailed information on your Concert Report requirements?
Both on Canvas and in the syllabus
Which composer is credited with developing the quintessential "American" sound?
Copland
The first beat of every measure is referred to as the:
Downbeat
Which features characterize, in general, music from the Romantic Era?
Emotional, imaginative, extreme emotions, and sublime nature
Brahms, a romantic conservative composer, was a staunch supporter of program music.
False
Program music is written for vocalists.
False
Which of the following woodwind instruments does not use a reed to produce its sound?
Flute
Which of the following was a system developed in the Baroque Era?
Functional harmony
The use of simultaneous pitches to create chords is referred to as:
Harmony
When a performer sings or plays a melody with a slur, they are performing:
In a smooth, connected manner
Why was the sonata popular in the Classical Era?
It was a self-contained piece of music people could learn at home
Which composer challenged our collective, western definition of music and loved experiencing all sounds and perceived silence?
John Cage
J.S. Bach was known as the...
Master of the Fugue
The arrangement of beats into accented (strong) and unaccented (weak) patterns is called:
Meter
Absolute music is:
Music without a program, for the sake of entertainment only
What is word painting?
Musical depictions of action or meaning in the text
Rubato means:
Robbed, or borrowed, time - where tempo in music was flexible, as it suited the performer's expression
Which Medieval genre was the first important genre of notated polyphonic music?
Organum
The term "Baroque" generally means...
Overly embellished, ornate, detailed, or decorated
Which dynamic refers to "soft" in western classical music?
Piano
Which of the following instruments is NOT a member of the string family? Harp Piano (correct) Double Bass Viola
Piano
Which features characterize, in general, music from the Classical Era?
Pleasing variety and natural simplicity
What does "verismo" as an opera style mean?
Plots and characters that were as close to reality as possible
Which of the following tempo is the fastest?
Presto
Which of the following instruments is NOT a member of the brass family?
Saxophone
Which is not a feature of a cantata?
Staged (costumes, makeup, lighting, set design...)
To make a sound on a percussion instrument, one must:
Strike the instrument, drawing the sound out
Which style of writing is more simple: syllabic or melismatic?
Syllabic
Which genre is Haydn credited with standardizing?
Symphony
Dynamics in the Baroque Era are often referred to as:
Terraced
A concerto is:
The first multi-movement instrumental work in western classical music
What is Humanism, as evidenced in the Renaissance Era?
The ideal of the human spirit and importance placed on education and morality
What is the Baroque "affect"?
The individual, specified emotion implied by one movement of music
A ritornello is...
The recurring main theme/melody, played by the orchestra, in a concerto or concerto grosso
Chromaticism is:
The use of all 12 notes of the chromatic scale in music
Which of the following describes Classical melodies the best?
They were singable and memorable
Which font are you required to use for your Concert Reports?
Times New Roman
A fugue is based upon the principle of imitative polyphony, and includes multiple entrances of the same theme.
True
An aria is the section of opera where the action stops and one singer reflects on what just happened.
True
Beethoven believed that music was a true form of self-expression.
True
Both radical and conservative romantic composers got inspiration from Beethoven's compositions and style.
True
Defining a genre can be either broad or specific.
True
J.S. Bach wrote an entire cantata about coffee.
True
Louis the XIV, also known as the "Sun King," was a generous supporter of the arts.
True
Medieval plainchant was always monophonic.
True
Music in the Renaissance Era reflected a growing appreciation for beauty and creativity in sacred music.
True
Nature and the supernatural were often themes in romantic music.
True
Percussion instruments can be both pitched and unpitched.
True
Choose the list of string instruments that is in order from highest to lowest range.
Violin, viola, cello, bass
sacred music is music for:
Worship
Who should you first contact if you have general course-related questions?
Your TA
A concerto grosso is:
a multi-movement piece of music for 2-4 soloists and orchestra
