Music Final Exam

Which of these statements are true? There could be more than one answer. 1. Theatre also became a place for Baroque audiences to learn about and contemplate current issues and events. 2.Baroque architecture began as an expression of the triumph of the Catholic Church and was built to express its wealth and power. 3. Much of the Art of the Baroque period was encouraged and sponsored by the Catholic Church. 4.Baroque music was restrained and simple. 5.In the Baroque period, only nobility could attend the opera

1 2 3

when did the Baroque period happen?

1600-1750

when did the classical period happen?

1750- 1825

when did the romantic period happen?

1825-1910

when did the modern period happen?

20th century

According to Danielle Hodge (2015), sampling is: A.No answer text provided. B.The process of reusing music from a prior context C.The process of remixing songs from the past D.The process of doing a cover version of a song

B

Which statement is true about Kanye West's Blood on the Leaves? A. West uses only one sample in "Blood on the Leaves." B. The samples West uses have nothing to do with the current context. C. All the musical and lyrical material in Blood on the Leaves is West's original material. D. A sample used in "Blood on the Leaves" is "Strange Fruit" by Nina Simone.

D

Program music

Music that follows an explicit story (Symphonic Poem)

The Five was a group of nationalist composers who sought to incorporate elements of ______________ in their work. A. Russian music B. South African music C. French music D. German music

Russian music

homophony

Single melody over an accompaniment

monophony

Single melody without accompaniment

Identify the event that did not occur during the Classical period: A. Industrial Revolution B. American Civil Rights Movement C. French Revolution D. Napoleon declares himself emperor

b

Notes that don't belong to the traditional scale are known as ______________ alterations. Tonal Dissonant Program Chromatic

chromatic

Which composer is referred to as the "Father of the Symphony"? A. Bach B. Beethoven C. Mozart D. Haydn

d

Which of the following phrases best describes music of the Classical period? A. overwrought, dramatic expression B. forward-moving continuity C. repeated patterns to create unity of mood D. balanced and well-constructed

d

Which of the following was not a member of the Five? A. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov B. Cesar Cui C. Modest Mussorgsky D. Pyotr Tchaikovksy

d

Which one of the following pairs of words or phrases represents the two main concepts behind Baroque music? A. Polyphony; Aria B. Doctrine of Affections; Music for double bass C. Flute music; Orchestral Suite D. Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections

d

A fugue is a traditional form of composition in which all the parts enter at the same time using the same theme. t or f

false

Beethoven transformed opera into an accessible, realistic art with approachable characters for contemporary audiences. t or f

false

Haydn was a controversial figure. t or f

false

Which statement is true? A. "In order to effectively invoke another text, the artist or speaker needs to understand the original context of the word or phrase he or she is using." B. "In order to effectively invoke another text, the artist or speaker does not need to understand the original context of the word or phrase he or she is using."

A

Which group was credited with inventing the recitative? A. The Florentine Camerata B. The Goliard scholars C. The castrati D. The Bach family

a

Which of the following is a composition for an orchestra ensemble? A. symphony B. string quartet C. lied D. sonata

a

Which of the following statements best characterizes the "mood" of the Romantic period? A. Rules and logic are less important than the free expression of human feelings. Humans can only "fully become" by exploring their inner feelings. B. God is the center of the universe, and all aspects of social, political, and economic life center around Him and his church. C. Beauty is best achieved through symmetry, balance, logic, and reason. D. Nothing is truly knowable, and therefore life is paradoxical.

a

Which one of these composers wrote music for prepared piano? A. John Cage B. Leonard Bernstein C. Igor Stravinsky C. Aaron Copland

a

Life in the Baroque period was based on one's... A.race B.class C.gender

b

One of the most important keyboard works of the late Baroque period is: A. Handel's Messiah B. Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier C. Corelli's Sonata da Camera D. Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in E major

b

Which of the following best describes aleatoric music? A. Music that combines discrepant compositional techniques B. Music that allows for an element of chance to enter the performance C. Music that incorporates folk elements D. Music that assigns equal importance to every note in the scale

b

Who composed L'Orfeo, a work that marks the beginning of opera as a major art form? A. Alessandro Scarlatti B. Claudio Monteverdi C. Barbara Strozzi D. Giacomo Carissimi

b

Who is considered both a Classical and a Romantic composer: A. Mozart B. Beethoven C. Haydn

b

The host on the "Musique Concrete" video does the following: A. Records 3 notes on tape, and plays them backwards B. Records 3 sounds, separates the three sounds, reorders them C. Records 3 sounds, finds the point of the last note, cuts and reattaches this note in reverse

c

During the Romantic period, most composers were: A. Employed by universities as teachers of composition. B. Dependent on the patronage of nobility. C. Employed by the church. D. Independent business persons, earning their living by performing music, writing music for specific occasions and commissions, and collecting royalties on published music.

d

From the following composers, select the one that best understood the intrinsic nature and potential of the piano as an expressive instrument: A. Hector Berlioz B. Joseph Haydn C. Niccoló Paganini D. Frédéric Chopin

d

It cost Robert Wilson how much to produce Einstein on the Beach: A. $500,000 B. $850,000 C. $150,000 D. $1000,000

d

Which of the following composers envisioned operas as "musical dramas"—a combination of all the arts? A. Gustav Mahler B. Frédéric Chopin C. Sergei Rachmaninoff D. Richard Wagner

d

Which of the following composers invented the twelve-tone system of composition? A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart B. Claude Debussy C. Alban Berg D. Arnold Schoenberg

d

"If Handel's music may be described as mainly polyphonic with homophonic passages, then Bach's may be said to be the opposite." t or f

false

Einstein on the Beach tells the biographical story of Einstein. t or f

false

Empiricism is a value of that grew out of the Enlightenment. t or f

false

Hector Berlioz's idée fixe is only heard once in his Symphonie Fantastique. t or f

false

John Williams is a composer who lived in the Romantic Period. t or f

false

Mozart was a child prodigy who wrote for the piano, chamber music, and many symphonies, but he only wrote one opera. t or f

false

Strange Fruit was the first popular song to deal with race. t or f

false

monody

modern style, featured solo song with instrumental accompaniment

Absolute music

music that is not associated with a particular story, image, object, or event (sonota)

polyphony

Two or more independent melodic lines played together.

An important artistic product of the Romantic period was: A. John Williams' film music B. Vincent van Gogh's paintings C. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel paintings D. William Shakespeare's plays

b

During the Baroque period, the musical feature that lent harmonic support to the main melodic line of a composition was called: A. Contrast B. Basso Continuo C. Monody D. Doctrine of Affections

b

In the very beginning, after hearing a low vibration in the bass, what are the instruments that enter? A. harps B. strings C. trumpets D. timpani

c

Strange Fruit is what type of song? A. a lullaby B. a waltz C. a protest song D. a march

c

This composer, an international artist of Hungarian heritage, decided to become a technical wizard at the keyboard after hearing Paganini playing the violin: A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart B. Frédéric Chopin C. Franz Liszt D. Bedrich Smetana

c

In 20th-century music, traditional harmony and tonality were redefined or rejected in favor of: A. Jazz B. Dissonance and monophony C. Regular rhythms and tone color D. Atonality and serialism

d

This composer wrote more than 600 art songs (lieder): A. Felix Mendelssohn B. Kanye West C. Frédéric Chopin D. Franz Schubert

d

In what ways can leitmotifs appear in various parts of a score or in a new scenes? A. By altering the rhythm or pitch B. By altering the instrumentation or accompaniment C. By adding new material D. By developing fragments of the idea E. All of the above

e

a capella

singing without instrumental accompaniment

Billie Holiday experienced much back lash from the authorities for performing the song Strange Fruit. t or f

true

During the Romantic period, choral music enjoyed its highest popularity since the Renaissance period. t or f

true

Leitmotifs are commonly used in film music. t or f

true

Music that follows an explicit story is often called program music. t or f

true

Strange Fruit was written by a Jewish white teacher named Abel Meeropol. t or f

true

The Scientific Revolution was a 17th century phenomenon whereas the Enlightenment was more focused on the 18th century. t or f

true

The piece begins and ends in a major key. t or f

true

The host on the "Musique Concrete" video does the following: A. Plays the tape on a computer B. Cuts and sticks together the tape manually

b

"_____________ can be considered a reaction to the ethereal sweetness of impressionism. " A. Expressionism B. Minimalism C. Aleatoricism D. Nationalism

a

Einstein on the Beach, a work by Philip Glass, is what type of piece: A. An opera B. A chamber work C. A film D. A symphony

a

In the Baroque period, music for keyboard... A. Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos B. Did not exist because keyboard instruments had not been invented C. Was written by adventuresome composers such as Handel, but not by conservative composers such as Bach D. Was primarily used as accompaniments for cantatas and oratorios

a

In the Romantic period, what non-english term was given to "musical dramas" - a combination of all the arts? A. Gesamtkunstwerk B. Idee Fixe C. Leitmotif D. Musique Concrete

a

Suppose you are listening to the first movement of a symphony written in the Classical period. You have heard the first section, in which two themes were introduced, and a second section, in which segments of those themes were expanded and developed. What would you expect next? A. A varied repeat of the first section with a return of the two original themes B. An exact repeat of the first section to end the movement C. A set of variations on the first theme in a new key D. the introduction of new, contrasting material

a

The symphonic poem is an example of what type of music? A. Program music B. Absolute music C. A waltz D. Jazz

a

The term "Musique Concrete" refers to: A. Music prepared from recorded sound, either natural or man-made. B.Music that is stable. C. Music that is defined by an element of chance. D. Music with a nationalistic flavor.

a

Which type of opera has the following characteristics: German language; Spoken Dialogue; Magical plots/elements A. Singspiel B. Opera Buffa C. Opera Seria . Dramma Giocoso

a

Choose all answers that apply. The term Baroque: A. Originates from the Portuguese word "barroco" B. Is the old way of saying "rock music" C. Translates to "oddly shaped pearl" D. Refers to art and music from 1600 to 1750 E. Refers to art and music from 1750 to 1810

a c d

Please select all statements that apply to the SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION. A. LAID the foundation for new scientific thinking B. BUILT ON the foundation C. REFORM SOCIETY based on scientific thinking D. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY for the sake of science E. Challenge Authorities (intentional antagonism) F. No Challenge to the Social Order (at least not deliberate)

a d f

A Baroque oratorio is... A. A single piece for choir to be sung as part of a workshop B. A multi-movement sacred work similar to opera C. A musical play based on Greek dramas D. A secular piece for choir and soloist

b

An important Romantic composer founded the New Journal of Music, an influential musical periodical in which this same composer frequently published his own musical criticism and promoted the works of other musicians. His name is: A. Claudio Monteverdi B. Robert Schumann C. Frédéric Chopin D. Franz Liszt

b

How would you best describe the orchestral flow of this work? A. The piece starts off with all instruments playing. Throughout the piece, instruments drop off, ending with a solo instrument. B. The piece begins with a couple of instruments, and slowly builds to include the entire orchestra. C. The entirety of the piece features a solo trumpet with orchestral accompaniment. D. All instruments play altogether throughout the entirety of the piece.

b

In the Baroque period, it was believed that music... A. was only for entertainment B. was a powerful communication tool and could arouse any emotion in its listeners C. was only to be used in the theater D. was only to be used in the church

b

The Baroque concerto is... A. A piece for solo instrument with basso continuo as accompaniment B. A piece that contrasts a soloist or group of soloists against an orchestra C. Any piece intended to be performed in a public concert rather than in a church D. The instrumental introduction to an opera

b

The sections of the Classical sonata-allegro form are: A. Development, Allegro, and Recapitulation B. Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation C. Introduction, Theme I, Transition, Theme II, and Coda D. Exposition, Andante, and Minuet

b

This symphonic poem is an example of what type of music? A. A waltz B. Program music C. Absolute music D. Jazz

b

What do we call music that is not associated with a particular story, image, object, or event? A. Referential B. Absolute C. Perceptive D. Program

b

Which composer augmented traditional forms through increased length, number of movements, and intricacy of harmony, and added a chorus into the symphonic form? A. Haydn B. Beethoven C. Mozart

b

Which of the following statements best describes musical form in the Romantic period? A. Romantic composers maintained the form of earlier periods rather strictly. B. Romantic composers worked with traditional forms but expanded them in innovative ways to meet their expressive needs. C. Romantic composers discarded the structure of form developed in earlier time periods, seeking more personal expression through free and unstructured form. D. Romantic composers created new forms such as sonata-allegro and concerto to replace older forms such as symphony and fugue.

b

Please select all statements that apply to the ENLIGHTENMENT. A. LAID the foundation for new scientific thinking B. BUILT ON the foundation C. REFORM SOCIETY based on scientific thinking D. SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY for the sake of science E. Challenge Authorities (intentional antagonism) F. No Challenge to the Social Order (at least not deliberate)

b c e

A Baroque suite is... A. A set of vocal solos based on texts with romantic themes B. A multi-movement instrumental work contrasting a solo instrument with an ensemble C. A multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances D. An opera lacking recitatives (i.e., with only arias and choruses)

c

A string________________ is composed of two violins, one viola, and a cello. A. trio B. orchestra C. quartet D. ensemble

c

According to Monteverdi, what is the difference between prima pratica and seconda pratica? A,. Prima pratica emphasized one-movement works whereas seconda practica emphasized multi-movement works B. Prima pratica emphasized monophony whereas seconda practica emphasized polyphony C. Prima pratica emphasized equality of voices whereas seconda practica emphasized a hierarchy of voices D. Prima pratica emphasized vocal music whereas seconda practica emphasized instrumental music

c

During the Baroque period, the term sonata was used for musical works __________. A. that were sacred B. that followed an A-B-A pattern C. to be played D. to be sung

c

Farinelli was a famous: A. Baroque composer B. member of the Florentine Camerata C. castrato D. Baroque harpsichordist

c

How would you best describe the dynamics of this work? A. It begins very loudly, and gradually decreases to end in a soft dynamic. B. It is loud for the entire duration of the piece. C. It begins softly, and gradually increases in volume to a final, loud ending. D. It is soft for the entire duration of the piece.

c

How would you best describe the tempo of this piece: A. The tempo is inconsistent and changes all the time B. Very fast C. On the slow side

c

The new style of opera called opera buffa that emerged during the Classical period. It differed from opera in previous periods because... A. It was performed by men; early operas were performed by women. B. Stories were based on national heroes, and all vocal solos were recitatives. C. Stories were based on "real people," and the music was light and humorous. D. Stories were based on Greek mythology, and the music was serious and reserved.

c

What instruments perform this piece? A. Guitar B. Trumpet C. A full orchestra D. Timpani

c

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the rococo style? A. Diversity, dissonance, contrast, and coarseness B. Solemnity, reverence, and piety C. Elegance, delicacy, softness, and playfulness D. Boldness, grandiosity, excess, and free expression of emotion

c

Which of the following is not considered a form of program music? A. Concert overture B. Symphonic poem C. Mazurka D. Incidental music

c

Which of the following statements best describes the role of technology with regard to art music in the Modern period? A. Technology has influenced the way art music is distributed, but it has not influenced composition nor performance. B. Technology has had little impact on art music in the Modern Period. C. Technology has enabled art music composers to experiment with and change the way that they create music. D. Technology has greatly increased the emphasis on popular music, thus diminishing interest in art music.

c

Which of the following were important composers in the 20th century? A. Richard Wagner B. Franz Haydn C. Karlheinz Stockhausen D. Frideric Handel

c

Which of the following were important composers of the Classical period? A. Purcell and Lully B. Kant and Rousseau C. Mozart and Haydn D. Bach and Handel

c

Which one of the following is not a general characteristic of Romantic music: A. Nationalistic trends started to emerge. B. Composers created new forms or changed existing ones. C. Compositions were based on logic and controlled feelings. D. Composers were highly individualistic.

c

Einstein on the Beach gave the genre a whole new audience. t or f

true