Test - Jan 20, 2024 - vocab, audio, compositions

Question 1

1.

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A direction to string players to strike the strings with the wooden part of their bow

Question 2

2.

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

The full ensemble in a Baroque concerto

Question 3

3

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

Italian for “robbed time”; indicates rhythmic flexibility

Question 4

4

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A genre featuring one player per part and meant for small performance spaces

Question 5

5

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A loud, ceremonial flourish featuring brass instruments

Question 6

6

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A chant melody for the Requiem Mass for the dead

Question 7

7

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A passage within a fugue in which neither subject nor answer is present

Question 8

8

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

The art of designing the dance steps and movements in a ballet or musical

Question 9

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1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A two-part musical form wherein the second section contains a return of the opening material

Question 10

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1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

. A rhythmic or melodic pattern that is repeated for an extended period

Question 11

11

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A song for solo voice and orchestra found in opera or oratorio

Question 12

12

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A rapidly ascending melody outlining an arpeggio, often used as dramatic opening motive

Question 13

13

1. Choose correct term for the following definition.
2. Provide example composition.

Col legno; ripieno; rubato; chamber music; dies irae;
episode; fanfare; choreography; rounded binary; ostinato; aria; rocket theme; hemiola

A temporary shift of metric accent caused by re-grouping sets of three pulses into sets of two or vice versa

Question 14

14- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The fifth movement quotes a theme form the Mass for the Dead.

Question 15

15- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This orchestration of this work includes the use of antique cymbals.

Question 16

16 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The Scherzo in this work begins with a rocket theme.

Question 17

17- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work is a modern reinterpretation of Romeo and Juliet.

Question 18

188 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

Subtitled Romanza, the second movement of this work is an elegant rondo in C major.

Question 19

19 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This keyboard collection takes advantage of the equal temperament tuning system

Question 20

20 Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The ballet features changing meters and polytonality.

Question 21

21- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This solo piano work demonstrates Polish nationalism.

Question 22

22 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The choruses in this work frequently alternate between imitative and homorhythmic texture.

Question 23

23 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work is often performed by double string quartet with double bass.

Question 24

24 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The opening flute solo in this work outlines a triton.

Question 25

25 Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This opera demonstrates exoticism.

Question 26

26- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

The second movement of this work features two themes and variations.

Question 27

27 Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work is written for an expanded orchestra, including unusual instruments such as the ophicleide.

Question 28

28- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work sets the words of a German poet and features a piano part equal in importance to the soloist.

Question 29

29- Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work opens with a French overture.

Question 30

30 - Provide a composition title for each of the following statements. You may use a title more than once.

This work includes Latin American dances such as the mambo and the ch-cha.

Question 31

31
Answer the following for the music excerpt:

1. Title:
2. Composer:
3. Era:
4. Genre:
5. Name the instrument that plays the theme in the opening theme.

Question 32

32
Answer the following questions for the excerpt:

1. Title of the entire piece
2. What’s the genre of the entire piece?
3. Title of this movement
4. Name of this specific theme
5. Who is the composer?

Bonus: Identify two style features of this work.
1.
2.

Question 33

33
Answer the following for the excerpt:

1.Title of entire piece:
2.Composer:
3.Genre:
4.Era:
5. What is the form of the movement?
6.This theme shows the influence of: ☐ J. S. Bach ☐ bel canto opera ☐ the Mannheim School

Bonus: Give the musical feature of the excerpt.

Question 34

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Answer the following for the excerpt:
1.Title:
2.Composer:
3.Era:
4.Genre:
5.Name the poetic image depicted in this passage.