Music Exam 1
da capo
Which Italian term directs the performer to return to the beginning of a composition?
through composed
Which for did Schubert choose for "The Erkling?"
sonata-allegro
Which form has been the most important in music for the past 200 years?
symphony orchestra
Which instrumental ensemble has the longest tradition of instrumentation and arrangement?
coda
Which term means "tail" and comes at the end of a movement?
round
"Three Blind Mice" is an example of what musical structure?
F
Instrumental music never uses the ABA song form.
fake books
Lead sheets are found in ______ books.
chamber
Small musical groups with one player on a part are called ______ ensembles.
quintet
flute, oboe, clarinet, basson, french horn
rondo
The form in which a theme is stated and then repeated with modifications is given what name?
Strophic
A A A A
Theme and Variation
A A' A" A"' A""
Binary
A B
Ternary
A B A
Rondo
A B A C A B A
T
A canon is always imitative.
violins
A concert band normally includes the following instruments except: violins - saxophones - drums - clarinets
chorus
A large vocal ensemble is called a choir or a _________.
T
A phrase may contain an important motive.
Duet
A piece played on piano for four hands?
combination combos
A small jazz ensemble from three to six players is given what name?
keyboards
An orchestra normally includes the following sections except: strings - woodwinds - brasses - keyboards - percussion
7
How many musicians are in a septet?
3
How many sections make up the basic sonata-allegro form?
oratorios
Musical productions of Biblical events without theatrical features associated with opera are called?
phrase
Name the most easily comprehended musical structure.
motive
Name the smallest unit of musical structure that has a recognizable pattern.
C
One of the responsibilities of the concertmaster is: A. rehearsing the orchestra when conductor is absent. B setting up chairs and stands. C. tuning the orchestra by asking the oboist to sound "A." D. Selecting the music for the concert. E. Scheduling rehearsals.
solo
Soprano with piano accompaniment?
T
T or F? A solo may be accompanied as well as unaccompanied.
T
T or F? A transcription is a work that has been rewritten for another medium.
F
T or F? It is proper to call two performers, one vocalist and one pianist accompanying the vocalist, a "vocal duet."
T
T or F? The opera orchestra is featured during the performance of the overture.
T
T or F? The orchestra shares the stage with the chorus in an opera.
T
T or F? The scherzo is a livelier, more playful version of the minuet-trio form.
trumpets
The brass section of the complete jazz ensemble contains what instruments along with trombones?
conductor
The leader of an orchestra who is responsible for directing the performance and rehearsals is called a ________?
fugue
The most extensive use of imitation occurs in the musical form called ________.
episode
The sonata-alleggro form consists of all of these sections except for ______.
phrases
The song "America" is made up of three ________.
Cappella
To sing without instrumental accompaniment is called?
trio
Violin, cello, piano
transitions
What are connecting passages called in music?
codence
What is found at the phrase end and creates a momentary feeling of completion?
subject
What is the main or most important theme of a fugue called?
performance medium
What term is given to the selection of voice, instrument or ensemble made by the composer?
arrangement
What term other than "transcription means the rewriting of a work for another medium?
T
Without cadences, music would seem to wander aimlessly.
quartet
two violins, one viola, one cello
