Test - Exam 2019 Dec (with answers)

Question 1

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

1. Newly emerging genres include the symphony and the string quartet

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

6. Representative composers include Igor Stravinsky and John Adams.

Answer 2

M

Question 3

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

2. The Broadway musical originated in this era.

Answer 3

M

Question 4

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

3. Basso continuo provided the harmonic framework for compositions in this era.

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

4. The Lied was an important genre, capturing the spirit of this era.

Answer 5

R

Question 5

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

5. The English oratorio originated in this era.

Answer 5

B

Question 6

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

11. Representative composers include Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach.

Answer 6

B

Question 7

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

7. Composers placed an emphasis on symmetry, balance, and proportion.

Answer 7

C

Question 8

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

8. Equal temperament emerged as a preferred tuning system for keyboard instruments

Answer 8

B

Question 9

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

9. Representative composers include Frederic Chopin and Hector Berlioz.

Answer 9

R

Question 10

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

10. The sonata cycle emerged as the primary structure for instrumental music.

Answer 10

C

Question 11

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

14. Minimalism emerged as an important style current in this era.

Answer 11

M

Question 12

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

12. Nationalism and exoticism are closely associated with this era.

Answer 12

R

Question 13

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

13. Elements of the musical style include Franz Joseph Haydn and Luwig van Beethoven

Answer 13

C

Question 14

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

15 Elements of the musical style include chromatic harmony, virtuosity, and lyrical melodies.

Answer 14

B

Question 15

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

16. The French overture was used to introduce dramatic works in this era

Answer 15

B

Question 16

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

1.The full ensemble in a Baroque concerto
Term: Title:

Answer 16

Ripieno
Spring from the Four Seasons

Question 17

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

17. Electronic instruments like the synthesizer were used in instrumental works.

Answer 17

M

Question 18

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

19. Composers of this era absorbed popular music and jazz into their compositions.

Answer 18

M

Question 19

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

20. Compositions of this era often contains extramusical associates in orchestral genres, such as the program symphony

Answer 19

R

Question 20

Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

18. Movements were often dominated by a single “affect” or “affection”

Answer 20

B

Question 21

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

4.A rapidly ascending, arpeggiated theme, often used as the dramatic opening of Classical era works
Term: Title:

Answer 21

Rocket theme
Little Night Music (first movement opening theme)
Symphony No. 5 in C-, (third movement, scherzo theme)

Question 22

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

2.A loud ceremonial piece that features brass instruments
Term: Title:

Answer 22

Fanfare
Fast Ride in a Fast Machine

Question 23

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

3.A programmatic single-movement orchestral work, free in form
Term: Title:

Answer 23

Program symphony
Symphonie fantastique

Question 24

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

5.Italian for “robbed time”; indicates a flexible approach to tempo
Term: Title:

Answer 24

Tempo rubato
Polonaise in A flat major

Question 25

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

6.A note that is sustained while the harmony changes in other parts
Term: Title:

Answer 25

pedal point
Spring in Four Seasons (bagpipe in the third movement of Spring)

Question 26

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

7.A popular Baroque keyboard instrument in which small quills pluck the strings
Term: Title:

Answer 26

harpsichord (p. 9)
Messiah (harpsichord would be part of the continuo)

Question 27

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

8.The extensive use of notes from outside of the main key
Term: Title:

Answer 27

chromatic harmony
Polonaise in A flat major
Carmen

Question 28

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

9.A two-part form in which material from Section A returns after B material

Term: Title:

Answer 28

Rounded binary
Polonaise in F flat major

Question 29

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

10.A non-traditional scale consisting of six different, equally spaced pitches
Term: Title:

Answer 29

Whole-tone scale
Prelude to the afternoon of a Faun

Question 30

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

11.A rhythmic or melodic pattern repeated for an extended period
Term: Title:

Answer 30

ostinato
Spring from the Four Seasons
Carmen

Question 31

Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

12.A trend in 20th-century music that uses strong accents, heavy syncopation, polyrhythm, and expanded percussion
Term: Title:

Answer 31

primitivism
The Rite of Spring

Question 32

Name two forms other than sonata form found in the Classical sonata cycle.

Answer 32

Binary
rondo
ternary
rounded binary
theme and variations

Question 33

Answer the following for the music excerpt:
Composer:
Form of this movement:
How does the key of this movement relate to the key of the entire work?
Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this movement.
1.
2.

Answer 33

Composer: Beethoven
Form of this movement: scherzo and trio (third movement)
How does the key of this movement relate to the key of the entire work?
They both have the same key - C minor
Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this movement.
1. the rocket theme is extremely quiet (pp) in the beginning and is played by the low strings
2. the scherzo mood is in contrast to the scherzo. The scherzo theme is mystery and suspense but the trio is playful and energetic
3. The third movement goes into the 4th movement without any break
4 the four note motive (3 short, one long) appears in all four movements.

Question 34

Name two genres non-traditional scale types used by Modern-era composers.

Answer 34

Whole tone scale
Pentatonic scale
Modal scale

Question 35

Name two tuned percussion instruments.

Answer 35

timpani
xylophone
glockenspiel
celesta
marimba

Question 36

Name two members of the woodwind family.

Answer 36

piccolo
flute
clarinet
bass clarinet
saxophone
oboe
English horn
bassoon
contrabassoon

Question 37

Name two members of the brass family.

Answer 37

trumpet
French horn
trombone
tuba

Question 38

Name two types of musical texture.

Answer 38

monophonic
polyphonic
homophonic

Question 39

Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Form of this movement:
Identify the poetic image in this passage and briefly explain how it is depicted.

Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this work.
1.
2.

Answer 39

Title of complete work: Spring from Four Seasons
Composer: Vivaldi
Form of this movement: ritornello
Identify the poetic image in this passage and briefly explain how it is depicted: thunder is depicted by fast repeated notes (tremolando passage); and lightning is portrayed by rising fast notes scales

Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this work.
1. The first and third movements are in E major and the second movement is in C sharp minor
2. the second movement has an ostinato in the viola to represent the barking dog
3. the third movement has bass pedal point to suggest the bagpipes

Question 40

Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Genre of complete work:
Form of this movement:
Name the two chords outlined in this theme.
1. 2.
This composition demonstrates: (choose one)
Program music Absolute music exoticism

Answer 40

Title of complete work: Little Night Music
Composer: Mozart
Genre of complete work: Serenade for strings (chamber music)
Form of this movement: sonata form (first movement)
Name the two chords outlined in this theme.
1. G major (p. 64)
2. D major (p. 64)
This composition demonstrates: (choose one): absolute music
Program music Absolute music exoticism

Question 41

Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Era: Genre:
Identify the poetic basis for this work.
Identify two innovative features of this work’s orchestration
1.
2.

Answer 41

Title of complete work: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Composer: Debussy
Era: Modern
Genre: Symphonic poem (tone poem)
Identify the poetic basis for this work. (a symbolist poem by Mallarme
Identify two innovative features of this work’s orchestration
1 harp glissandi
2. muted horns and muted strings

Question 42

Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Composer: Era:
Who wrote the text of this work?
Describe how the piano helps establish the mood.

Answer 42

Composer: Schubert
Era: Romantic
Who wrote the text of this work? Goethe
Describe how the piano helps establish the mood.
Vigorous octave triples in the right hand creates a sense of urgency. The left hand has an arched melody to describe the storm and the wind.

Question 43

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound
As the nymphs and shepherds dance below the beloved sky
As the bright arrival of spring
Title: Composer:

Answer 43

Spring, Four Seasons
Vivaldi

Question 44

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

“Glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.”
Title: Composer:

Answer 44

Messiah
Handel

Question 45

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

“You know how it is when someone asks you to ride in a terrific sport car, and then you wish you hadn’t?”
Title: Composer:

Answer 45

Short Ride in a Fast Machine
Adams

Question 46

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.
The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound

Puerto Rico, you lovely island.
Island of tropical breezes.
Title: Composer:

Answer 46

West Side Story
Bernstein

Question 47

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.
The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound

“He sees himself at a witches’ Sabbath, in the midst of a hideous gathering of sorcerers and monsters of every kind who have come together for his funeral.”
Title: Composer:

Answer 47

Symphonie fantastique
Berlioz

Question 48

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

My laurel branches bloom for him, wherever he goes, as a wreath of honour. God Save Francis the Emperor.
Title: Composer:

Answer 48

Emperor Quartet
Haydn

Question 49

Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

He reaches the courtyard weary and anxious;
In his arms, the child is dead.
Title: Composer:

Answer 49

Erlkling
Schubert

Question 50

Fill in the blanks for Messiah
Composer: Era:
Performing forces:
Source of the text:
Librettist:
Name two types of recitative used in this work and give one example of each.
Type 1.____________________________ Example 1_______________________________
Type 2.____________________________ Example 2_______________________________
Describe one of the following movements in detail.
Overture (sinfony) or Rejoice Greatly (soprano aria) or “Hallelujah!” (chorus)

Answer 50

(10)
Composer: Handel
Era: Baroque
Performing forces: SATB soloists; SATB chorus; string orchestra with continuo, bassoons, trumpets and timpani
Source of the text: bible
Librettist: Charles Jennens
Name two types of recitative used in this work and give one example of each.
Type 1. recitativo secco
Example 1. “there were shepherds” (soprano recitative)
Type 2. recitativo accompagnato
Example 2. “And lo! The Angel of the Lord”

Describe one of the following movements in detail. (feel free to write and send it to Jenny for marking. Please include the question when you do it.)
Overture (sinfony) or Rejoice Greatly (soprano aria) or “Hallelujah!” (chorus)

Question 51

Fill in the blanks for Carmen

Composer: Era:
Librettists
Original source of story:
Language of performance:
Briefly define the term exoticism and explain how it relates to this work. Cite specific musical elements used by the composer.

Describe “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” in detail.

Answer 51

(10)
Composer: Bizet
Era: Romantic
Librettists: Halevy and Meilhac
Original source of story: story by Merimee
Language of performance: French
Briefly define the term exoticism and explain how it relates to this work.
Exoticism is an important element of 19th century musical style and it is a fascination with foreign lands and cultures which is expressed through melody, rhythm, harmony, and orchestration.

Cite specific musical elements used by the composer. Bizet expressed his fascination with foreign culture by using a Cuban dance-song rhythm in the habanera and to suggest Spanish guitars in the strings.

Describe “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” in detail. (feel free to write and send it to Jenny for marking. Please include the question when you do it.)

Question 52

Fill in the blanks for West Side Story
Composer: Era:
Lyricist:
Choreographer:
Original source of story:
Provide a brief plot summary.

Describe in detail either “Maria” or “America.”

Answer 52

(10)
Fill in the blanks for West Side Story
Composer: Bernstein
Era: Modern
Lyricist: Sondheim
Choreographer: Robbins
Original source of story: Romeo and Juliet
Provide a brief plot summary. Maria and Tony are from two rival gangs. In a fight, Tony kills Maria’s brother. Tony in turn is killed by the opposing gang.

Describe in detail either “Maria” or “America.” (feel free to write and send it to Jenny for marking. Please include the question when you do it.)