MUS 1030
Tchaikovsky's career as a composer was made possible by ____. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
financial support from a wealth widow
What excerpt presents original theme? Johnannes Brahms Symphony no 4 in E Minor, op 98, finale
first one low, deep, bass sound
WOTF is true of Henry Purcell? Baroque Quiz
he eventually gained the reputation as the greatest of all seventeenth century English composers
How does music of the Classical Era differ from the music of Baroque? Classical Era
melodies are less ornate and more periodic
What is a basic element of music? Introduction quiz
melody
The Polish origins of Chopin's mazurkas make them an example of 19th century Romanticism Quiz
nationalism
A counter-reaction to modernism that drew on more traditional uses of the elements was ___. Since 1900
neoclassicism
Stravinsky uses what kind of scale to convey the folk music of "Pagan Russia" Igor Stravinsky "The Rite of Spring"
pentatonic
It incorporates a melodic idea based on a ________? Jingju "The Reunion"
pentatonic scale
Which family of instruments does the movement exclusively? Tania Leon A la Par, second movement ("Guaguanco")
percussion
What does this song feature? William Billings "Chester"
periodic phrase structure
melody conveys a strong sense of ? John Cage - "Sonata II" from Sonatas and Interludes
periodic phrase structure
Instrument? John Cage - "Sonata II" from Sonatas and Interludes
piano
which instruments enter to depict the sound of rose petals dropping around :20 seconds? Arnold Schoenberg "Columbine"
piano, flute, and clarinet
La Traviata contains which 2 types of pieces? (in order) Giusseppe Verdi "La Traviata Act 1, selection 'Follie!'"
recitative ; aria
Which instruments are heard? Charles Ives, "The Unanswered Question"
strings, trumpet, and wind ensemble
What solo instrument is responsible for introducing the central theme of the fugue? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major, BWV 1047, finale
trumpet
Which instrument plays a solo part? Charles Ives, "The Unanswered Question"
trumpet
Chopin suffered from Romanticism Quiz
tuberculosis
This song includes _____. William Billings "Chester"
two and then three part harmony
through his art, Verdi sought to Romanticism Quiz
unify Italy, which was still a loose confederation of small states
Giovanni Gabrieli _____. Baroque Quiz
worked as a composer in Venice in the decades before Monteverdi's arrival
Chamber music was ____. Baroque Quiz
written for an intimate setting such as a small room
traditional Turkish instrument heard? Austin Wintory "Nascence" from Journey
zill
Form? Duke Ellington "Cotton Tail"
32-bar song form (AABA)
The 2 characters heard Frank Schubert "Erlkonig" D 328
narrator and Erlkonig
neoclassical music combines modern ideas with the form and content of ? Quiz ch 54
18th century music
What inspired 20th century works? Germaine Tailleferre, concerto for harp and orchestra
18th century works
What contains text that encourages fighting for a cause? Clara Schumann "Forward!"
"Forward!"
This section of Union includes the familiar tune of ____. Louis Moreau Gottschalk Union: Concert Paraphrase on National Arts
"Hail, Columbia" , "Yankee Doodle" , and "The Star Spangled Banner" tunes are all heard in the Union
Monteverdi uses word painting on which word? The Baroque Era: Claudio Monteverdi "Orpheus," selection from Act 2
"salita" (height) - rising melodic line "fugge" (flies) - rapid rhythms
Swan theme? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
(du du du du DU du DU du) over and over again
Instruments heard? Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
2 violins, viola, and cello
In Schubert's "Erklonig" one singer depicts a narrator and ______. Romanticism Quiz
3 other characters: father, son, and Erklonig(death ghost)
the ballad requires how many singers? Frank Schubert "Erlkonig" D 328
1
What is the form around which Johnson constructs this and other verses? Robert Johnson "Terraplane Blues"
12-bar blues
The largest pipes of an organ can be up to ____ feet high to produce the lowest notes Baroque Quiz
16
approx. date range of Baroque Era? The Baroque Era
1600-1750
the music in this excerpt from the 4th movement was used earlier, in the ____ Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor
3rd movement
meter? Corey Dargel "On This Date Every Year"
5 beats per measure
Quality recorded music wasn't available until 1897 with invention of the _______. Since 1900
78 rpm disk
What is it associated with? Robert Johnson "Terraplane Blues"
African American musical traditions
The Classical Era in music coincides in part with the ____. Classical Era
Age of Enlightenment
What is the melody based on? Aaron Copland "Hoe-Down"
American folk tune
melody based on pentatonic scale? Classical Era: Master Musicians of the Ikuta-ryu Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom
this postmodern piece mixes which 2 elements? Tania Leon A la Par, second movement ("Guaguanco")
Cuban popular dance and atonal harmony
How are the ultra smooth lines and persistently soft volume created in this excerpt? Claude Debussy "Voiles"
Debussy suggested that the piano is to be played like "an instrument with out hammers"
What is the overall melodic contour heard during this excerpt from Eagle Dance? The Middle Ages: San Ildefonso Indians of New Mexico Eagle Dance
Descending: It begins high and gradually works its way to a low pitch
Germaine Tailleferre wanted to write music that sounded Quiz ch 54
French
A major inspiration for Tailleferre was Quiz ch 54
French harpsichord music of the 17th and 18th centuries
The bright but constantly shifting music heard at :09 , :31 , and 1:00 associated with the character Loge is known as a ____. Richard Wagner "The Valkyrie"
Leitmotif
Tailleferre was part of a group of composers who referred to themselves as Quiz ch 54
Les six (the six)
What's the German genre of song that typical involves voice and piano? Romanticism Quiz
Lied
Character piece? Frederic Chopin Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 7, no. 1
Mazurka
what melody can be described as song like? Frederic Chopin Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 7, no. 1
Mazurka
At the end, how is Rothbart's spell broken? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
Odette leaps to her death
The melody played by the oboe in this excerpt is known as the _______. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
Swan Theme
How can a listener tell that this piece is a concerto? The Baroque Era: Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, "Winter," first movement
There is a clear contrast between the larger ensemble and the solo violin
Which excerpt incorporates "Hail, Columbia" into a polyphonic texture? Louis Moreau Gottschalk Union: Concert Paraphrase on National Arts
When Yankee Doodle starts and Hail, Columbia comes in
What is a scenario? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
a basis outline of the story to be told through music and dance
in this movement, Bartok contrasts the two A sections played by the woodwinds with a B section played by ? Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra "Game of Pairs"
a brass choir
What structural event occurs at the end? The Middle Ages: Guillaume de Machaut "No More than One Man Could Count the Stars"
a cadence
what is the timbre? Clara Schumann "Forward!"
a cappella chorus
What does it call for the voices to sing in? Clara Schumann "Forward!"
a higher register
Opera was the result of ___. Baroque Quiz
a small group of philosophers, musicians, and poets who met in Florence to consider reviving the ancient Greek synthesis of music and drama
A short, lyrical work such as this one, which imitates a song in both in form and texture and contains a clear melodic line throughout is sometimes called ________. Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Piano Trio in D Minor, op. 11, 3rd movement ("song")
a song without words
The omnious character of this excerpt sets the mood for the 4th movement of Symphonie fanastique, whose program depicts _____. Hector Berlioz "Symphonie fantastique," 4th movement (March to the Scaffold)
a young artist who dreams he will be executed by guillotine
The combo of different instruments Berlioz uses at different times in the piece to create a variety of timbres demonstrates his ____. Hector Berlioz "Symphonie fantastique," 4th movement (March to the Scaffold)
ability to write for a large orchestra
The declamatory style of singing with orchestral accompaniment in this is called Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Act 1, "Cosa sento"
accompanied recitative
technique ? Leonard Bernstein "Tonight"
additive form
The 20th century brought greater access to music in part through ____. Since 1900
advances in technology
In Baroque art and music, artists tried to express a single emotion, otherwise known as a(n) ______. Baroque Quiz
affect
How does Haydn vary timbre and dynamics in the opening of the minuet? Classical Era: Haydn's Symphony no 102 3rd and 4th movements
alternating between high and low strings and by shifting between loud and soft
During the civil war, as with soldiers today, music provided ? Romanticism Quiz
an important emotional outlet for soldiers in the field and their families back home
In the finale of her Concertino for Harp and Orchestra, how does Tailleferre use the wind instrument? Quiz ch 54
as soloists, one at a time
Harmony? Ruth Crawford , piano study in mixed accents
atonal
What kind of harmonic system does Schoenberg use in Columbine Arnold Schoenberg "Columbine"
atonal
what instruments accompany the tenor sax in this excerpt? Charlie Parker "Ornithology"
bass, drums, and piano
In Baroque opera, the group of instruments that always accompanies a singer is called the ______. Baroque Quiz
basso continuo
After the 1st few bars of the premiere of Igor Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring in Paris, 1913, the dancers could not hear their musical cues because audience members ____. Since 1900
begin to laugh loudly and disruptively
Form? John Cage - "Sonata II" from Sonatas and Interludes
binary
form of Moorish Dance which alternates between A and B musical sections? The Renaissance: Tielman Susato "Moorish Dance"
binary
What technique did Johnson employ to exaggerate certain words Robert Johnson "Terraplane Blues"
blue notes
At the end of "Erklonig" the __________. Romanticism Quiz
boy is seized by the Erklonig and dies in his fathers arms
timbre? Germaine Tailleferre, concerto for harp and orchestra
bright and transparent
How does Copland create contrasting timbres in his "Hoe Down"? Aaron Copland "Hoe-Down"
by alternating between a full orchestra and small groups of instruments
what effect does Rothbart's spell have on Odette? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
by day she is a swan, by night she is a princess
How does Brahm's create musical drama in symphony no. 4 in E Minor finale? Johnannes Brahms Symphony no 4 in E Minor, op 98, finale
by varying the orchestration and tempo to create a sense of forward movement and contrast
A stopping point in a song The Middle Ages: Francesco Landini "Behold, Spring"
cadence
A typical element of folk music heard in this excerpt from "American" String Quartet is ____. Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
call and response
lead singer is heard before the group, this is called ? The Baroque Era: Mbuti Pygmies "Marriage Celebration Song"
call and response
WOTF best characterizes the Sharks-Jets melody when they first sing? Leonard Bernstein "Tonight"
choppy melody with ostinato bass
Who's responsible for interpreting a ballet's scenario? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
choreographer
While Tchaikovksy's music provides clear points of reference for the most dramatic moments, the music is still abstract enough that ____. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
choreographers have staged the finale in various ways
What brings piece to an and (period). Classical Era: Mozart's symphony
coda
What is created by the notes that form the peaks of the jagged melodic contour Scott Joplin "Maple Leaf Rag"
compound melody
In a conventional melody, an antecedent phrase is followed by Quiz ch 54
consequent phrase
the dramatic interest of this movement is driven in part by ___. Classical Era: Mozart's symphony
contrasting principal melodies
Beethoven offers variety in timbre by Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor
contrasting the winds with the strings
This movement is part of a larger _____. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor
cyclic work, bc the symphony's 4 movements are linked by a common musical idea (sssL)
The characters heard in this excerpt from this are singing _____. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Act 1, "Cosa sento"
different themes to convey contrasting emotions
how are multiple violin parts performed in this piece? Corey Dargel "On this date every Year"
digital looping
Opera is best described as a _______. Baroque Quiz
drama sung from beginning to end
What musical meters are used? The Renaissance: Thomas Weelkes "Since Robin Hood"
duple, then triple
What nonmusical idea do all of these excerpts have in common? Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
each composer sought to infuse some of his or her works with nationalistic elements, though not necessarily from his or her own country
Each character in this scene from The Marriage of Figaro can be distinguished because Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Act 1, "Cosa sento"
each of the three characters has a distinct melody
What are the tonal characteristics ? Tania Leon A la Par, second movement ("Guaguanco")
establishes a low note as the central tone, and is wholly atonal
The opening of this work is also the beginning of the movement's ? Classical Era: Mozart's symphony
exposition
What meaning did Beethoven supposedly provide for symphony no 5's opening idea? Romanticism Quiz
fate knocking on the door
what timbre is last to enter? Philip Glass "Knee Play 1" from Einstein on the Beach
female speaker
How is the Swan Theme presented in this excerpt? (finale) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
fragmented and played in the violins
What instrumentation is used to present the Swan Theme? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
full orchestra
How does the use of the oboe influence the character of the Swan Theme? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
gives melody a sense of plaintive longing
what instrument marks important structural points? Gamelan Gong Keybar of Belaluan, Bali Kebyar Ding III "Oncangoncangan"
gong
The song is an example of what musical genre? Mahaila Jackson "It Don't Cost Very Much"
gospel
The Symphonie fantastique captures Romanticism's fascination with ____. Romanticism Quiz
gothic, grotesque subject matter
along with vocal sound, wotf instruments gives gospel music its distinctive timbre? Mahaila Jackson "It Don't Cost Very Much"
hammond organ
instrument that reintroduces the main theme? Germaine Tailleferre, concerto for harp and orchestra
harp
Rhythmic motif of du du du duuuuuu Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor
s, s, s, L
How does the composer achieve symmetry in the form in this movement? Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra "Game of Pairs"
he introduces and concludes the movement with the side drum
How does Palestina keep the music moving forward from phrase to phrase? The Renaissance: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass, "Gloria"
he uses elided cadences
The first melody heard at the start of the piece, played by the sax and trumpets is called ? Duke Ellington "Cotton Tail"
head
What kind of rhythmic device is used? Scott Joplin "Maple Leaf Rag"
hemiola
Word painting with fairies in the music are represented by what? Felix Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
high pitch fast, sounds like scurrying
Which best characterizes the "sleep" Leitmotif heard? Richard Wagner "The Valkyrie"
highly chromatic, with notes that don't naturally occur in the diatonic
The texture in B flat major is _____. Frederic Chopin Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 7, no. 1
homophonic
Tchaikovsky's intensely private nature helped him conceal his ____. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
homosexuality
main emphasis of bebop? Charlie Parker "Ornithology"
improvisation
During Schubert's lifetime, Lieder were meant to be performed ____. Romanticism Quiz
in the home, frequently at a salon gathering
Why was music considered by ETA Hoffman to be "the most Romantic of all the arts?" 19th century
instrumental music could evoke ideas and emotion that couldn't be captured by words
The term "program music" refers to a(n) Baroque Quiz
instrumental work that is in some way associated with a story, event, or idea
Why was the Supreme Court building in DC, designed to evoke the architectural style of ancient Greece Quiz ch 54
it creates a link with an ancient tradition and laws
how is the harmony in Tailleferre's finale different from that of the Classical period? Quiz ch 54
it incorporates slightly dissonant inflections
WOTF is a drawback of performing foreign language operas in English? Baroque Quiz
it is difficult to create translations that retain the sense of the original language and mesh well with the music
What is happening in the bass Tania Leon A la Par, second movement ("Guaguanco")
it is playing an ostinato rhythm
Mendelssohn's overture to a midsummer night;s dream is a good example of program music because Felix Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
it transforms the ideas of plot and character from Shakespeare's play into a work of instrumental music
What stringed instrument accompanies the voice? Jingju "The Reunion"
jinghu
This excerpt is drawn from which portion of the raga? Ravi Shankar "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi"
jor
Writers of the Enlightenment recognized the structural parallels between instrumental music and _____. Classical Era
language
When did composers begin to write full length ballets with extended plots? Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
last quarter of 19th century
One of the most important things that Felix Mendelssohn did was ? Romanticism Quiz
lead a performance of JS Bach's Saint Matthew Passion, which had been forgotten
what is the metered rhythm? Ravi Shankar "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi"
listen for 4
The new spirit that took hold in all of the arts and represented an abolishment of tradition and a quest for novelty was called _______. Since 1900
modernism
Third movement of piano trio in D minor which features a single melody that is altered each time it returns - is in _____. Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Piano Trio in D Minor, op. 11, 3rd movement ("song")
modified strophic form
The unusual ____ in this song brings the listener to an unexpected place in harmonically Robert Schumann "Dedication"
modulation
What does this song use to create a distinct sense of contrast Robert Schumann "Dedication"
modulation, melody, and rhythm
Texture? Ruth Crawford , piano study in mixed accents
monophonic
texture? Austin Wintory "Nascence" from Journey
monophony, homophony, polyphony
How does the accompaniment change in the middle? Frederic Chopin Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 7, no. 1
moves from a series of varied chords to a drone bass
What does this piece avoid doing? Gamelan Gong Keybar of Belaluan, Bali Kebyar Ding III "Oncangoncangan"
moving in a particular "direction"
We hear a typical gospel harmonic progression, formed by the bass moving in which direction? Mahaila Jackson "It Don't Cost Very Much"
moving up chromatically
Genre? Jingju "The Reunion"
opera
In which genres did Monteverdi primarily compose? Baroque Quiz
opera and madrigal
A ballet is essentially a(n) Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Swan Lake, Act IV, finale
opera without words
In this concerto, Mozart retains elements of the ritornello principle by highlighting the timbral contrast between the ____. Classical Era: Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major
orchestra and piano
which musical genre was Bach known to compose? Baroque Quiz
orchestral works and cantatas
What musical device does the organ play in long, slow notes? Philip Glass "Knee Play 1" from Einstein on the Beach
ostinato
Gamelan compositions are built of a series of ? Gamelan Gong Keybar of Belaluan, Bali Kebyar Ding III "Oncangoncangan"
ostinatos
What statement best matches this excerpt? Johnannes Brahms Symphony no 4 in E Minor, op 98, finale
particular excerpt is a full orchestra
By the mid 19th century, music became a vehicle for expressing _____. 19th century
political sentiments
Writing _________ was one way Chopin showed his nationalist political sympathies Romanticism Quiz
polonaises
Which kind of texture results from the 5 groups singing at the same time Leonard Bernstein "Tonight"
polyphonic
harmony? Igor Stravinsky "The Rite of Spring"
polytonal
this piece, which combines modern and traditional elements, can be considered examples of ? Corey Dargel "On this date every Year"
postmodernism
the earliest operas were performed in ____. Baroque Quiz
private theaters at the courts of the nobility and royalty
By the mid 19th century, pianos were____. 19th century
produced in factories, making them more affordable than ever before
Which type of composition became more important in 19th century as composers sought to integrate purely instrumental music with outside ideas? Romanticism Quiz
program music
the section of the sonata form heard is___. Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 5 in C minor
recapitulation
What singing style makes the text of the opening section relatively clear and distinct The Baroque Era: Claudio Monteverdi "Orpheus," selection from Act 2
recitative style
Vivaldi was known as the ______. Baroque Quiz
red priest
Crawford creates interest and variety by giving unusual prominence to the melodic element of ? Ruth Crawford , piano study in mixed accents
register
Schubert represents the contrast forward movements of the pair on horseback by using ______. Frank Schubert "Erlkonig" D 328
repetitive rhythmic form
Mozart's the Marriage or Figaro ___. Classical Era
represents a mood of discontent with the established order
we hear a solo sax, then trumpet plays a short musical motif and the solo sax Duke Ellington "Cotton Tail"
responds with improvised answer
In opera, the new homophonic texture ___. Baroque Quiz
restored a greater sense of balance between text and music
the dense mixture of pitched and unpitched sounds give special prominence to the role of John Cage - "Sonata II" from Sonatas and Interludes
rhythm
this song makes use of ? Igor Stravinsky "The Rite of Spring"
rhythmic irregularity
To create contrasting melodies, Chopin uses _____. Frederic Chopin Mazurka in B-flat Major, op. 7, no. 1
rising major scale. descending descending minor scale
What 19th century movement emphasized imagination, emotion, and longing? 19th century
romanticism
form? Germaine Tailleferre, concerto for harp and orchestra
rondo
Form? Aaron Copland "Hoe-Down"
rondo (ABACA)
in the context of harp technique, a glissando is a Quiz ch 54
scale played so fast it becomes a blur
The melodies in this piece have a sound of simplicity because _____. Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
scherzo
The quick, triple meter of this suggests that this movement from Dvork's "American" String Quartet is ___. Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
scherzo
Which theme is based on a series of upward leaps? Classical Era: Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major
second
form? Charlie Parker "Ornithology"
sectional form
The music of the 19th century reflects a? 19th century
sense of freedom from convention
How does Schumann emphasize the word "Vorwarts" (Forward) near the beginning of this excerpt around :10 ? Clara Schumann "Forward!"
sets in unison to a phrase that sounds like a trumpet call
the paired melody instruments being tuned to tones very slightly apart creates? Gamelan Gong Keybar of Belaluan, Bali Kebyar Ding III "Oncangoncangan"
shimmering timbre
what does johnson do with his voice to capture the pleading of the word "please"? Robert Johnson "Terraplane Blues"
sings in falsetto
Ravi Shankar plays the ____ in this song Ravi Shankar "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi"
sitar
What form is this in? Felix Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
sonata form
During the Baroque Era, churches ______. Baroque Quiz
spent large sums of money on lavish decorations and powerful organs
What unorthodox vocal technique does the singer use? Arnold Schoenberg "Columbine"
sprechstimme
Unlike the excerpt from Verdi's La Traviata, this excerpt from Wagner's The Valkyrie features _____. Richard Wagner "The Valkyrie"
syllabic singing with one note per syllable of text
What does it primarily feature? Richard Wagner "The Valkyrie"
syllabic text setting
In addition to art songs, Schubert also wrote Romanticism Quiz
symphonies, piano sonatas, and dozens of works for chamber ensembles
What is created by he accented notes that occur off beat in the melody? Scott Joplin "Maple Leaf Rag"
syncopation
what is unique? Ravi Shankar "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi"
tabla (drums)
Which instrument is responsible for creating a drone in this excerpt Ravi Shankar "Raga Sindhi-Bhairavi"
tambura
Throughout this song, the melody is sung mostly by which voice parts? William Billings "Chester"
tenor and soprano
The diversity of this demonstrates that the musical form of an opera scene is most often reflected of its ____. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, The Marriage of Figaro, Act 1, "Cosa sento"
text
Mendelssohn has the full orchestra play loudly for ____. Felix Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
the 3rd theme, representing Theseus, the ruler of the humans
What does this song show certain affinities at points with ? William Grant Still "A Black Pierrot"
the blues
"Energetic" and "restful, peaceful" are descriptions that characterize ______. Robert Schumann "Dedication"
the first and second melodies of "dedication," respectively
Which recurring musical idea is heard just before the Guillotine falls in Symphonie fantastique? Romanticism Quiz
the idee fixe
This excerpt from the end of the movement, includes the movements only appearance of ________. Hector Berlioz "Symphonie fantastique," 4th movement (March to the Scaffold)
the idee fixe, interrupted by the fatal blow of the guillotine
Fanny Mendelssohn faced 2 major obstacles as a composer: Romanticism Quiz
the immense fame of her younger brother and being female
how does "Nascence" evoke the sense of a journey? Austin Wintory "Nascence" from Journey
the melody always has the same basic phrase shape, and many of the same notes and rhythms, but some of the details differ each time
the development section differs from the exposition and recapitulation in that _____. Classical Era: Mozart's symphony
the music is harmonically unstable and the opening theme is fragmented and transformed
What happens about halfway through the second section? Classical Era: Haydn's Symphony no 102 3rd and 4th movements
the opening idea returns in the tonic key
What is rhythm? Introduction quiz
the ordering of music through time
Why might Tailleferre have chosen a rondo for the form of the concertino for harp and orchestra finale? Quiz ch 54
the rondo was typical of 18th century concerto finales
The five themes heard in the overture correspond to __. Felix Mendelssohn Overture to A Midsummer Night's Dream
the setting and characters in a midsummer night's dream
The complicated embellishments of well-known melodies in Union require ____. Louis Moreau Gottschalk Union: Concert Paraphrase on National Arts
the skills of a virtuoso
What best describes the treatment of harmony? Frank Schubert "Erlkonig" D 328
the song begins and ends in G minor, but moves to other keys in between
What extramusical connotations can be heard in Cherry Blossom? Classical Era: Master Musicians of the Ikuta-ryu Cherry Blossom
the sorrow of a dying flower
During the Classical Era there were rapid advances in technology, including ______. Classical Era
the steam engine, cotton gin, and manufacturing
Afredo's singing differs from Violetta's in that ___. Giusseppe Verdi "La Traviata Act 1, selection 'Follie!'"
the tempo is slower with longer and smoother notes
What best describes the texture? Jingju "The Reunion"
the texture is heterophonic with instruments and voice sounding nearly, but not exactly, the same.
Contains contrasting groups of instruments, but features a texture of independent layers that work against rather than with one another Charles Ives, "The Unanswered Question"
the unanswered question
What undermines the sense of a harmonic center in this piece? Claude Debussy "Voiles"
the use of the whole tone scale
Why does Bartok call this movement "Game of Pairs"? Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra "Game of Pairs"
the wind instruments function in pairs
Theme 1 has both an upward and downward contour, but theme 3 differs in what way? Classical Era: Mozart's Piano Concerto in A Major
theme 3-conjunct, downward contour
Similar to the 2nd movement of Haydn's string quartet in c major, Cherry Blossom is an example of what type of musical form? Classical Era: Master Musicians of the Ikuta-ryu Cherry Blossom
theme and variation
The form being used is ____. Johnannes Brahms Symphony no 4 in E Minor, op 98, finale
theme and variations
What is the form used? Classical Era: Haydn's String Quartet in C Major, second movement
theme and variations
Based on these excerpts, which best describes the form of "March to the Scaffold"? Hector Berlioz "Symphonie fantastique," 4th movement (March to the Scaffold)
there are 2 contrasting sections: A, gloomy melody in minor mode, and B, a solemn and brilliant tune in major mode
The melodies in this piece have a sound of simplicity because ____. Antonin Dvorak String Quartet in F Major op. 96 (American) 3rd movement
they are based on a scale similar to a pentatonic scale
What best describes the different strophes heard ? Frank Schubert "Erlkonig" D 328
they are written in modified strophic form, w variations among the different strophes
How did the Industrial Revolution influence the spread of pianos? Romanticism Quiz
they were produced in mass quantities, allowing middle class households to purchase them
A chord is ____. Introduction quiz
three or more notes played at the same time
What is the texture of No More than One Man Could Count the Stars? The Middle Ages: Guillaume de Machaut "No More than One Man Could Count the Stars"
three-part polyphony
How does Copland create a musical portriat of the vast open spaces of the American West? Aaron Copland "Hoe-Down"
through his orchestration across a wide register (or "open scoring")
based on the first two verses, what is the form? William Grant Still "A Black Pierrot"
through-composed
Harmony? William Grant Still "A Black Pierrot"
tonal with strong chromatic inflections
What creates the shivering effect heard? Classical Era: Master Musicians of the Ikuta-ryu Cherry Blossom
tremolo
What kind of rhythm is used? Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Piano Trio in D Minor, op. 11, 3rd movement ("song")
trochaic tetrameter rhythm
Which instrument is featured in this variation? Johnannes Brahms Symphony no 4 in E Minor, op 98, finale
trombones
How are these instruments used? Austin Wintory "Nascence" from Journey
used alone, without voices
form? Mahaila Jackson "It Don't Cost Very Much"
verse-chorus
How does Haydn change the melody when phrase A repeats? Classical Era: Haydn's String Quartet in C Major, second movement
violin 1 repeats phrase A in a higher range
Which instrument is playing the melody in this excerpt? Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel Piano Trio in D Minor, op. 11, 3rd movement ("song")
violin-high pitch
Violetta's singing on the word "gioir" ("enjoy") demonstrates ecstady in its use of____. Giusseppe Verdi "La Traviata Act 1, selection 'Follie!'"
virtuosic singing style
Ravi Shankar is known for his ? Romanticism Quiz
virtuosity and composition on sitar
What kind of soloist? William Grant Still "A Black Pierrot"
vocal
Beethoven's 9th and final symphony is famous for including Romanticism Quiz
voices
Which is in triple meter? Louis Moreau Gottschalk "Union: Concert Paraphrase on National Arts"
when it sounds like "Star Spangled Banner"
During his lifetime, Beethoven was Romanticism Quiz
widely recognized as the greatest living composer of instrumental music
What does this feature? Bela Bartok Concerto for Orchestra "Game of Pairs"
wind instruments prominently
How many voices does Josquin des Prez make use of? The Renaissance: Josquin des Prez "The Cricket"
4
Portions of which sections of the chorale can be heard in this excerpt? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 140: Awake, a Voice Calls to Us, selections
A and B
The reformation caused a rift among Christians that began in 1517 when a long list of complaints was nailed on the doors of a church in Wittenburg by ____. The Renaissance
Martin Luther
The slow introduction alternating between long and short notes followed by a fast section are characteristics of what is called a(n) _____. The Baroque Era: Henry Purcell "Dido and Aeneas," selections
French overture
the group of instruments accompanying the singer known collectively as The Baroque Era: Claudio Monteverdi "Orpheus," selection from Act 2
basso continuo
What does Play of Virtues feature? The Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Play of Virtues
both syllabic and melismatic setting of the text
The thematic material in this alternates between which 2 instrument groups? The Renaissance: Tielman Susato "Moorish Dance"
brass and woodwinds
How does Handel emphasize the idea of God's power? The Baroque Era: George Frederic Handel "Messiah," selections
by having the text sung in uniso and by introducing trumpets
The Italian term for "loud" is _____. Introduction quiz
forte
What is the texture? The Baroque Era: Claudio Monteverdi "Orpheus," selection from Act 2
four-part polyphony
What describes the rhythm of Play of Virtues? The Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Play of Virtues
free rhythm
What kind of rhythm does Eagle Dance have? The Middle Ages: San Ildefonso Indians of New Mexico Eagle Dance
free rhythm
this modulates, which demonstrates the _____. The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major, BWV 1047, finale
harmonic basis of form
The simultaneous singing of two or more versions of a melody is called ? The Baroque Era: Mbuti Pygmies "Marriage Celebration Song"
heterophony
The rhythmic interlocking of voices is called a ____. The Baroque Era: Mbuti Pygmies "Marriage Celebration Song"
hocket
What is the musical texture during Orpheus's recitative in "Tu se' morta"? Baroque Quiz
homophonic
What is the texture? The Baroque Era: George Frederic Handel "Messiah," selections
homophonic
The overarching intellectual and cultural movement of the Renaissance-which explored human interests and values through the pursuit of science, philosophy, literature, painting, sculpture, and music-is known as ___. The Renaissance
humanism
The type of polyphony heard in this excerpt us known as ? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach, Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 ("Little" Fugue)
imitative counterpoint
What does this employ? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major, BWV 1047, finale
imitative counterpoint
What musical technique does Byrd use? The Renaissance: William Byrd "Sing Joyfully"
imitative counterpoint
The castrati _____. Baroque Quiz
possessed both the high range of a woman's voice and the physical power of a man's voice
An instrumental work such as "Winter" which is in some way associated with a story, event, or idea is an example of ______. The Baroque Era: Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, "Winter," first movement
program music
Renaissance is the French word for ___. The Renaissance
rebirth
A type of opera singing that lies somewhere between singing and speaking is called ? Baroque Quiz
recitative
What are three possible strategies for creating musical form? Introduction quiz
repetition, variation, and contrast
The formal relationship between the soloist and chorus in Caro Mea is an example of ______. The Middle Ages: Plainchant Alleluia, "Caro mea"
responsorial chant
What best describes the overall melodic contour of each phrase in Play of Virtues? The Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Play of Virtues
rising sharply, then gradually falling
The entrance of the full ensemble as heard in this excerpt marks the beginning of a _________. The Baroque Era: Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, "Winter," first movement
ritornello
This contains what? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 140: Awake, a Voice Calls to Us, selections
ritornello
Which alternates between sections for the soloist and sections for the orchestra, reflects which structural principle? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major, BWV 1047, finale
ritornello
What is played by themselves? The Middle Ages: Alfonso el Sabio "Songs to the Virgin Mary, no. 147, 'The Talking Sheep'
shawms
What instrument has a solo? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach, Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 ("Little" Fugue)
solo organ
During the Baroque Era, the arts were an important means of projecting power and authority, as demonstrated by kings and queens of the era The Baroque Era
sponsoring and commissioning the most famous musicians to write music for their courts
The composer illustrates the word "skip" by using ____. The Renaissance: Thomas Weelkes "Since Robin Hood"
syncopation, or accents off the usually accented beats
Which instruments best help the dancers keep their rhythm for the entire song? The Renaissance: Tielman Susato "Moorish Dance"
tabor and tambourine
What does Baldassare Castiglione's The Book of the Courtier reveal about music in the Renaissance? The Renaissance
the ability to sing and play an instrument was socially desirable
Why does Purcell create an ostinato that is slow, descending, and chromatic? The Baroque Era: Henry Purcell "Dido and Aeneas," selections
the aria is a sorrowful lament
What enhances the timbral contrast among various instrumental voices heard? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach, Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 ("Little" Fugue)
the arrangement
The church prohibited performances of operas during The Baroque Era
the penitential season of Lent
What happens each time the opening melody returns? The Baroque Era: Barbara Strozzi "Revenge"
the singer embellishes it
What change in texture occurs from the first half of Play of Virtues to the second half? The Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Play of Virtues
the texture changes from monophonic solo to monophonic unison
Describe the melodic motion in the various voices The Middle Ages: Guillaume de Machaut "No More than One Man Could Count the Stars"
the upper voice moves slightly faster and is more active than the lower two voices
How does Purcell intensify the emotion over the course of this ? The Baroque Era: Henry Purcell "Dido and Aeneas," selections
the voice moves into a higher range
What is the texture used? The Renaissance: Thomas Weelkes "Since Robin Hood"
three-voice polyphony
Baroque musicians tried to create an effect on their audiences The Baroque Era
through the artful portrayal of emotion
What is the main difference between the two excerpts of Bach's Fugue in G Minor? The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach, Fugue in G Minor, BWV 578 ("Little" Fugue)
timbre
What musical element allows us to hear the difference between a piano and a trumpet playing the same pitch? Introduction quiz
timbre
Why does Handel set the words "dash them" to a large downward leap? The Baroque Era: George Frederic Handel "Messiah," selections
to suggest an object being thrown from a great height
The combo of two violins and basso continuo, a favorite in the Baroque Era, produces what texture? The Baroque Era: Barbara Strozzi "Revenge"
trio-sonata
What meter is used? The Baroque Era: Barbara Strozzi "Revenge"
triple
The rhythm of Behold, Spring is organized around what kind of steady pattern? The Middle Ages: Francesco Landini "Behold, Spring"
triple meter
In Behold, Spring, Landini makes use of what type of texture? The Middle Ages: Francesco Landini "Behold, Spring"
two-part polphony
When all the musicians of an ensemble sing or play exactly the same melody together, the resulting texture is called _____. Introduction quiz
unison
During the Baroque Era, star singers and instrumentalists known as _____ were coveted by rulers and the public alike The Baroque Era
virtuosos
What does the Eagle Dance makes use of? The Middle Ages: San Ildefonso Indians of New Mexico Eagle Dance
vocables
How does Palestrina enhance the harmonic language of the phrases "Adoramus te" and "Glorificamus te" The Renaissance: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass, "Gloria"
with both phrases, he begins with a consonance, moves to a dissonance, and then resolves back to a consonance.
Byrd's text setting offers a clear example of ____. The Renaissance: William Byrd "Sing Joyfully"
word painting
The replication of sounds suggested by key words such as longo verso is called? The Renaissance: Josquin des Prez "The Cricket"
word painting
Mbuti Pygmies live in the _______. Baroque Quiz
Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo
What is the smallest unit of music? Introduction quiz
a note
The purely instrumental opening heard is called a(n) ? The Baroque Era: Henry Purcell "Dido and Aeneas," selections
overture
Because this music is sung by multiple singers without instrumental accompaniment, it can be categorized as _____________. The Renaissance: William Byrd "Sing Joyfully"
a cappella choral music
An instrumental work for a soloist and a larger ensemble is called _____. The Baroque Era: Antonio Vivaldi The Four Seasons, "Winter," first movement
a concerto
Palestrina uses _____ to reflect closure of the passage of text The Renaissance: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass, "Gloria"
a full cadence
The singer embellishes and extends the word "Alleluia" by adding _____ to certain syllables. The Middle Ages: Plainchant Alleluia, "Caro mea"
a melisma
A work such as Bach's work, which is sung during a service of worship, is called a _____. The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 140: Awake, a Voice Calls to Us, selections
cantata
Music such as "Revenge" w only one player performing each part, is called ? The Baroque Era: Barbara Strozzi "Revenge"
chamber music
These excerpts demonstrate that both movements of Bach's work use the same ___. The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Cantata 140: Awake, a Voice Calls to Us, selections
chorale melody
The genre of a work like this, which involves multiple soloists and an orchestra, is called ______. The Baroque Era: Johann Sebastian Bach Brandenburg Concerto no 2 in F Major, BWV 1047, finale
concerto grosso
Notes separated by large leaps exhibit what is called_____? Introduction quiz
disjunct motion
The long note held underneath the melodic line heard in this excerpt is called a _________. The Middle Ages: Alfonso el Sabio "Songs to the Virgin Mary, no. 147, 'The Talking Sheep'
drone bass
What statements best describes the rhythm? The Middle Ages: San Ildefonso Indians of New Mexico Eagle Dance
it is free at the beginning and then becomes metered
What is true of E. E. Bagley's National Emblem? Introduction quiz
it transforms the triple-meter melody of "The Star-Spangled Banner" into a duple-meter match
The texture heard throughout Caro Mea is ________. The Middle Ages: Plainchant Alleluia, "Caro mea"
monophonic
What is the musical texture of Play of Virtues? The Middle Ages: Hildegard von Bingen, Play of Virtues
monophonic
What is the texture of The Talking Sheep? The Middle Ages: Alfonso el Sabio "Songs to the Virgin Mary, no. 147, 'The Talking Sheep'
monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic
What is the texture heard during Eagle Dance? The Middle Ages: San Ildefonso Indians of New Mexico Eagle Dance
monophony
How does the texture of the music change over the course of the song? The Renaissance: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Pope Marcellus Mass, "Gloria"
more voices enter, creating a fuller polyphonic texture
How did the invention of printing by movable metal type in the mid-fifteenth century affect music? The Renaissance
notated music could now be disseminated rapidly and relatively cheaply
The pattern of nine notes repeated over and over during this is called ? The Baroque Era: Henry Purcell "Dido and Aeneas," selections
ostinato