Music Appreciation Test: the Baroque Period, Construction and Sound Production, the Romantic Period | FreebookSummary (2023)

The tempo in this example could be described as

accelerando

he following excerpt is an example of ritardando (11 sec)

true

The sense of beat in this example is unstressed throughout (4:32)

true

The following excerpt is not an example of triple meter (42 sec)

false

Which excerpt suggests tempo rubato

A (46 sec)

Where are tempo markings usually written in a music score

over the staff

The proper musical term for "increasing the tempo" is

accelerando

The proper musical term for 'decreasing the tempo' is

ritardando

Syncopation is often used in jazz settings

true

Which combination of beat and tempo is present in this excerpT (30 sec)

Strong and fast

Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones?

he melody in this excerpt moves mainly in repeated tones

The following excerpt is (15 sec)

The Triumphal March from the opera Aida

The characteristics of a melody may be best described in terms of

shape, direction, and range

A melody consists of a succession of

pitches

The most salient compositional aspect of the following excerpt is

imitation between voices

Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones (26 sec)

This melody combines disjunct, conjunct, and repeated tones

The direction of the following melody can be best described as (5 sec)

The shape of that melody can be best described as downward at first and then static.

Does the following excerpt feature more disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones? (22 sec)

conjunct

The melodic material in the following excerpt can be best described as having

The melodic material in that excerpt can be best described as having mixed melodic directions with a transitional character.

The melody in the following excerpt is comprised of (24)

several small

Form can be defined as the constructive or organizing element in music

true

Usually, folk tunes, songs, spirituals, and hymns are not good examples of strophic form

false

This composition is a clear example of: (17:17)

theme and variations

Which excerpt most likely represents theme and variations form?

A (15:33)

Which of the following forms is not based on the principle of contrast?

strophic

This piece of music is an example of

strophic (amazing grace)

Which of the following forms is not based on the principle of repetition

binary

This cello piece exemplifies __________ form

binary (15:33)

This movement from a piano sonata by Beethoven exemplifies

rhondo

This piano piece exemplifies: (2:34)

tertiary

The musical texture that consists of a single melody without accompaniment is called

monophony

This music passage is an example of (16 sec)

homophony

Musical texture refers to how melody and harmony relate to each other

true

Which of the following terms does not refer to a basic musical texture

cacophony

In general, operatic arias of the Romantic period, for example those by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), provide good examples of homophonic music

true

Which of the following choices is the defining characteristic of polyphony

The defining characteristic of polyphony is the independence and equality of simultaneous melodic lines.

The following excerpt represents polyphonic texture (14 sec)

false

mixture of polyphonic and homophonic textures (17 sec)

mixture of polyphonic and homophonic textures

The following excerpt represents monophonic texture. (7 sec)

The following excerpt represents monophonic texture.

The following excerpt represents monophonic texture (21 sec)

false

The following excerpt represents: (11)

Melody with harmonic accompaniment

The following excerpt is consonant. (11)

true

The following excerpt is dissonant. (28)

false

Although the violin is mostly a single melody instrument, violinists can also play chords using an instrumental technique known as: (16)

double stop

The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment (6')

false

The following excerpt represents melody by itself without harmonic accompaniment (3)

false

Two simultaneous pitches of the same letter name and pitch (e.g., C, G, or D) constitute a harmony

false

Consonant harmonies usually provide a feeling of tension.

false

The term harmony refers to the horizontal aspect of music

false

The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment (11)

true

Which of the following examples represents secular music

C (15 sec)_

Which of the following is a salient characteristic of secular music from the Medieval period?

Strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices

This excerpt most likely falls in the category of: (17)

Mass

This excerpt is an example of a medieval religious type of composition known as (4:32

greg chant

This excerpt is... (40)

dance music mid

Who is credited with the creation of plainsong?Pope Gregory I

pope greg 1

Most of the notated music that survives from the Medieval period is secular in nature.

false

In the early days of the church, the only music allowed during the service was:

vocal

Guido d'Arezzo wrote The Fundamentals of Music, a very important medieval treatise (essay).

false

The composer of this excerpt is... (55)

he most likely composer of this excerpt would be Hildegard von Bingen.

Which 8th- and 9th-century ruler had a profound influence on Church music?Pope Gregory I

charlamenge

A feature of this example suggests it is from the early part of the Medieval period. That feature is: (22)

mono

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of sacred music from the Medieval period?

smooth sung acc

Which of the following were secular genres in the Medieval period?

Rondeaus, ballades, and lai

Anicius Boethius invented a system that made possible the memorization and written transmission of melodies.

false

This excerpt is an example of: (30)

secular

Goliards are famous for their inspired performances during the services at the monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos in Spain.

false

This excerpt is an example of... (32)

mono

Which of the following is NOT a chant of the Proper of the Mass?

sedurant

Listen to the following excerpt of a Medieval composition.This composition represents... (18)

This piece represents an advanced 12th-century four-voice organum.

Which of the following events occurred in America during the time period known as the Renaissance?

columbus new world

During the Renaissance, what was the name composers gave to the original chant used as the basis for the main melody in a composition?

cantus

The following excerpt features characteristics of polyphonic texture (4:32)

false

This example is (25)

From a Renaissance composition having its roots in folk songs

The following example is played on an instrument that was very popular during the Renaissance. That instrument is the: (37)

lute

The Renaissance was the Golden Age of:

small ensembles

The composer of this selection is: (10:26)

jacob

Which time period is generally considered the Renaissance period?

1450-1600

Two important composers from the Renaissance period were

Desprez and Palestrina

he following excerpt features characteristics of polyphonic texture (1:38)

true

One difference between a Renaissance Mass and a motet is

A Mass is always based on a specific text that is part of the liturgy of a given day.

The following excerpt is an example of Renaissance a cappella choral music. (7:19)

false

The Renaissance madrigal was a sacred music form used to convey the meanings behind the poems on which they were based

false

The following excerpt is an example of Renaissance a cappella choral music

true

The following excerpt has smooth melodies that imitate one another on entrances. (5:37)

true

This is an excerpt from a: (25)

madrial

According to the text, the Renaissance period was known as:

golden age

Renaissance artists didn't really care very much if their works appealed to the public at large; they were more concerned about the "purity" of their music

false

Which of the following is a composition for the vihuela?

B (1:58)

The following example was composed by a musician whose career exemplifies the dominance of composers from Northern France and the Netherlands during the Renaissance.

JOSQUIN

This excerpt is representative of Romantic music because

It expresses strong emotion through extreme loud and soft dynamics, wide pitch ranges, and a variety of timbres

The composer pictured above is best known for taking older forms and styles and redefining them in modern ways. Antonín Dvorák was inspired by his Hungarian Dance No. 1. What is this composer's name

brahms

The dynamics of this excerpt indicate that it was composed in the Romantic period because

soft to very loud

According to the text, Romantic composers abandoned the principles of unity and variety in pursuit of more innovative and expressive sounds

false

According to the text, which of the following are Post-Romantic composers

Rachmaninoff and Holst

Which of the following statements best describes musical form in the Romantic period

Romantic composers worked with traditional forms but expanded them in innovative ways to meet their expressive needs

Who was NOT a nationalist composer

liszt

The composer pictured above, an international artist of Hungarian heritage, decided to become a technical wizard at the keyboard after hearing Paganini playing the violin. What is his name

liszt

Changes in tempo were rarely found in music of the Romantic period, in keeping with Classical period values

false

Which of the following is an example of increasing tempo (accelerando), and the increasing excitement that goes with it

d (52)

According to the text, the Traditionalists were composers of the Romantic era who

held reverence

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

schuman

A musical genius, but also someone with strong anti-Semitic views, the man pictured above was one of the most influential composers of the Romantic Period. His name is

richard

According to the text, composers of the Romantic period were reluctant to stray from the seven tones of the traditional scal

false

The Five was a group of nationalist composers who sought to incorporate elements of

russian music

This composer pictured above wrote The Blue Danube, arguably the most famous waltz of all time. His name is

johann s

From the following composers, select the one that best understood the intrinsic nature and potential of the piano as an expressive instrument

frederic chopin

The dance-like characteristics of the following piece indicate that it was written by

chopin

During the Romantic period, choral music enjoyed its highest popularity since the Renaissance period

true

Which of the following excerpts features frequently changing tempos

B (40)

Which would be the most likely composer of this example (20)

Mozart

The following musical excerpt is from the Classical period (3:41)

true

We can say that the melody in the following example is typical of the Classical period because it is

Short, symmetrical, and balanced

From the Classical period onwards, sonata-allegro form was replaced by other forms as the basis for most instrumental music

false

This is an example of a new style of opera called opera buffa that emerged during the Classical period. It differed from opera in previous periods because

Stories were based on "real people," and the music was light and humorous

From which of the following pairs would you choose the most likely composer of this example

Haydn or Beethoven

The symphony had its origins in the overture, which was the introductory music for Italian opera

true

Which of the following is not an overture by Beethoven

pastoral

Listen to the following example and select the genre that best defines it

symphony

A stringis composed of two violins, one viola, and a cello

quartet

Which one of the following excerpts belongs to a large choral work from the classical period (38)

A

What common Classical period genre does this excerpt represent

symphony

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the rococo style

Elegance, delicacy, softness, and playfulness

The rhythm of the following example suggests that the piece was composed during the Classical period. The rhythm may be described as having a

Clear pulse and meter with regular, dance-like rhythms

Which Classical genre is represented by this example (52)

chamber

Which of the following composers wrote this symphony

ludwing van

Identify the event that did not occur during the Classical period

civil rights

The texture of the following example from the Classical period can best be described as

homophobic

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 varied repeat of the first section with a return of the two original themes

A Baroque sonata is

A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments

Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period

thirty years war

Which one of the following pairs of words or phrases represents the two main concepts behind Baroque music?

Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections

A Baroque oratorio is

A multi-movement sacred work for soloist and choir intended for a concert performance

The following musical excerpt is from a recitative

false

Which of these examples is a recitative

B

The dynamics in this example is best described as

terraced dynamics

The Baroque concerto is

A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble

A Baroque suite is

is a multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances.

The dates given in the course for the Baroque Period place it between

1600-1750

Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example

monophonic

Which of the following describes this example

Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings

The following musical excerpt is from a recitative (25)

true

Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period

The Scientific Revolution

In the Baroque period, music for keyboard

Baroque keyboard music was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos

The musical features of the following example suggest that it comes from a/an

aria.

The following excerpt is most likely from a(n)..

solo keyboard

Which of the following examples features melismatic singing

exerpt c

The following excerpt is most likely from a

concerto

The following excerpt is an example for which style of recitative

recitativo secco-dry recitative-in

Nadia Boulanger was a prominent music teacher who taught some of the most influential composers of the 20th century, including Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, and Walter Piston

true

Which of the following best describes aleatory music

Music that allows for an element of chance to enter the performance

Which of the following composers did NOT employ total serialism in his work

Ralph Vaughan Williams

A musical genius, but also someone with strong anti-Semitic views, the man pictured above was one of the most influential composers of the Romantic Period. His name is:

Richard Wagner

Which of the following composers, upon arriving in Paris in 1831, quickly became closely associated with the most prominent intellectuals, artists, musicians, political activists, and financiers of his day, thus launching his career?

Frédéric Chopin

Who was NOT a nationalist composer?

Liszt

The melody in this composition is representative of Romantic music because it::34

Is long, flowing, and lyrical

According to the text, the Traditionalists were composers of the Romantic era who:

Held reverence for the music of the masters

The following piano sonata was composed by one of the first female virtuoso performers. Identify this composer.2:35

Clara Wieck Schumann

Which of the following composers envisioned operas as "musical dramas"—a combination of all the arts

Wagner

Which of the following excerpts features frequently changing tempos?

NOT Expert D

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

True

An important artistic product of the Romantic period was:

Vincent van Gogh's paintings

Which of the following was not a member of the Five?

Pyotr Tchaikovksy

Which of the following was NOT known as a composer of choral music?

Chopin

The name of the composer pictured above, who wrote more than 600 art songs (lieder), is:

Franz Schubert

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:

Schumann

The following choral work, based on the German Bible, was written by:7:11

Brahms

Which of the following is not a composer from the Romantic period?

Eugene Delacroix

Which of the following statements best describes musical form in the Romantic period?

Romantic composers worked with traditional forms but expanded them in innovative ways to meet their expressive needs.

Which one of these composers was considered a national hero in his homeland?

NOT Arnold Schoenberg

The composer pictured above is best known for taking older forms and styles and redefining them in modern ways. Antonín Dvorák was inspired by his Hungarian Dance No. 1. What is this composer's name?3:03

Brahms

According to the text, art of the Romantic period valued emotional restraint and clarity of form.

False

Which of the following is an example of increasing tempo (accelerando), and the increasing excitement that goes with it?:52

Excerpt D

During the Romantic period, most composers were:

Independent business persons, earning their living by performing music, writing music for specific occasions and commissions, and collecting royalties on published music.

The following difficult piece for the violin was written by one of the few musicians of the time who could play it. Identify this composer.1:56

Paganini

Which of the following excerpts is most likely a composition by Paganini?:24

Excerpt C

In broad terms, music and the other arts of the Romantic period...

Gave full expression to a wide range of feelings, dreams, and the heroic human potential.

The dance-like characteristics of the following piece indicate that it was written by::22

Chopin

According to the text, Romantic composers abandoned the principles of unity and variety in pursuit of more innovative and expressive sounds.

False

The course places the Romantic period in music between the years:

1820 - 1910

Which one of the following is not a general characteristic of Romantic music:

Compositions were based on logic and controlled feelings.

This excerpt is representative of Romantic music because...:42

It expresses strong emotion through extreme loud and soft dynamics, wide pitch ranges, and a variety of timbres.

The Five was a group of nationalist composers who sought to incorporate elements of ______________ in their work.

Russian music

The dynamics of this excerpt indicate that it was composed in the Romantic period because::24

Dynamics range from extreme soft to very loud

According to the text, composers of the Romantic period were reluctant to stray from the seven tones of the traditional scale (i.e., A, B, C, D, E, F, G).

False

According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a form of program music?

Mazurka

Which of the following statements best characterizes the "mood" of the Romantic period?

Rules and logic are less important that the free expression of human feelings. Humans can only "fully become" by exploring their inner feelings.

From the following composers, select the one that best understood the intrinsic nature and potential of the piano as an expressive instrument:

Frédéric Chopin

The following excerpt is from Chopin's Revolutionary Étude.:15

False

Changes in tempo were rarely found in music of the Romantic period, in keeping with Classical period values.

False

The following selection is from Berlioz's Symphony Fantastique.:48

False

This composer pictured above wrote The Blue Danube, arguably the most famous waltz of all time. His name is:

Johann Strauss Jr.

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

Chromatic

According to the text, which of the following are Post-Romantic composers?

Rachmaninoff and Holst

The composer pictured above, an international artist of Hungarian heritage, decided to become a technical wizard at the keyboard after hearing Paganini playing the violin. What is his name?

Liszt

Which Classical genre is represented by this example?:52

Chamber music

Which one of the following examples comes from a famous Beethoven symphony?

Excerpt D

The following excerpt comes from a famous aria in one of Mozart's most enduring operas. Identify the opera in question.5:45

Don Giovanni

A string [ ] is composed of two violins, one viola, and a cello.

quartet

Which of the following composers wrote this symphony?16:54

Ludwig van Beethoven

The symphony had its origins in the overture, which was the introductory music for Italian opera.

True

From the Classical period onwards, sonata-allegro form was replaced by other forms as the basis for most instrumental music.

False

The sections of the Classical sonata-allegro form are:

Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation

Listen to the following example and select the genre that best defines it:

Symphony

We can say that the melody in the following example is typical of the Classical period because it is::08

Short, symmetrical, and balanced

Beethoven is sometimes referred to as "The Father of the Symphony."

False

During the Classical period, opera buffa (comic opera) plots were based on myths and historical figures.

False

The following example from the Classical period may be classified as a/an::37

Sonata

The following musical excerpt is from the Classical period.3:26

False

The rhythm of the following example suggests that the piece was composed during the Classical period. The rhythm may be described as having a::13

Clear pulse and meter with regular, dance-like rhythms

Which of the following is not an overture by Beethoven:

Pastoral

Which of the following were important composers of the Classical period?

Mozart and Haydn

We can say that the harmony in the following example is typical of the Classical period because it features::26

chord accompaniment and clear, strong cadences

The texture of the following example from the Classical period can best be described as::38

Homophonic

The dates given in this course for the Classical period are:

1750 - 1825

What common Classical period genre does this excerpt represent?:35

Symphony

According to the text, Beethoven strongly influenced the music of Haydn.

False

Which genre is represented by this example?1:00

Concerto

This is an example of a new style of opera called opera buffa that emerged during the Classical period. It differed from opera in previous periods because...:55

Stories were based on "real people," and the music was light and humorous.

From which of the following pairs would you choose the most likely composer of this example?:46

Haydn or Beethoven

Which would be the most likely composer of this example?:20

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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 varied repeat of the first section with a return of the two original themes

Which of the following characteristics are associated with the rococo style?

Elegance, delicacy, softness, and playfulness

The following excerpt comes from a famous aria in one of Mozart's most enduring operas. Identify the opera in question.2:55

The Magic Flute

The following musical excerpt is from the Classical period.3:41

True

Sonata-allegro form was used mainly in works for solo piano and did not apply to works for larger ensembles.

False

Which one of the following excerpts may be classified as chamber music?:34

Excerpt C

Which one of the following excerpts belongs to a large choral work from the classical period?:38

Excerpt A

Which of the following is a composition for an orchestral ensemble?

symphony

Identify the event that did not occur during the Classical period:

American Civil Rights Movement

A Baroque suite is...

A multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances

The dates given in the course for the Baroque Period place it between:

1600-1750

The composer of the following music example could likely be...:40

Purcell

The dynamics in this example is best described as::47

Terraced dynamics

Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example?3:32

Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble

The following selection, sung by Historicus, comes from a well-known __________.:35

oratorio

Which of the following describes this example?:40

Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings

Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example?:20

It is sung a cappella

One characteristic of this excerpt that suggests it might be from the Baroque Period is::29

It contrasts a group of instruments with a solo instrument.

The secular text and overall musical style of this example suggest that it is from a/an::40

Opera

Listen to this music example and answer the following question: What would be the typical expectation regarding the rest of the movements of this particular type of work?:47

There may be other movements, some of which may introduce soloists.

Who composed La favola d'Orfeo, a work that marks the beginning of opera as a major art form?

Claudio Monteverdi

The sacred text and overall musical style of this example suggests that it is part of a/an::47

Oratorio

Listen to this music example and answer the following question: Who would be a likely composer for this work?:47

Bach or Handel.

Early baroque music is characterized by frequent use of polyphonic texture.

False

In the Baroque period, music for keyboard...

Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos

The following excerpt is most likely from a/an::40

Opera

During the Baroque period, the musical feature that lent harmonic support to the main melodic line of a composition was called:

Basso continuo

The musical features of the following example suggest that it comes from a/an::40

Aria

Which of these examples is a recitative?:24

Excerpt B

Farinelli was a famous:

castrato

The following excerpt is most likely from a::22

Concerto

In contrast to the Renaissance, where vocal and choral music took center stage, instrumental music established itself as the most significant genre of the Baroque period.

True

Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example?:28

Performed by a small orchestra

Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period?

The Scientific Revolution

According to Monteverdi, what is the difference between prima practica and seconda practica?

Prima practica emphasized equality of voices whereas seconda practica emphasized a hierarchy of voices

Which one of the following pairs of words or phrases represents the two main concepts behind Baroque music?

Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections

The following excerpt is an example for which style of recitative?1:00

Recitativo secco

The following musical excerpt is from a recitative.:25

True

Which of the following excerpts exhibits Baroque rhythmic characteristics?:39

Excerpt B

The following excerpt is most likely from a(n)...:33

Piece for solo keyboard

The following musical excerpt is from a recitative.1:01

False

Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example?:20

It has monophonic texture

Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period?

The Thirty Years' War

The vocal technique illustrated by the following example is known as::21

Melismatic singing

During the Baroque period, the term sonata was used for musical works __________.

to be played

The texture of this excerpt is::32

Polyphonic

Which group was credited with inventing the recitative?

The Florentine Camerata

A Baroque oratorio is...

A multi-movement sacred work for soloist and choir intended for a concert performance

A Baroque sonata is...

A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments

The Baroque concerto is...

A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble

Which of the following is NOT a Baroque composer?

Dufay

Which of the following examples features melismatic singing?:21

Example C

What is the name of the technique used in the following excerpt?1:54

Terraced dynamics

The earliest surviving opera—then called dramma per musica—was written by a member of the Florentine Camerata named:

Jacopo Peri

The following excerpt has smooth melodies that imitate one another on entrances.5:37

True

This instrument, which was very popular during the Renaissance, is called a [ ].

lute

The following excerpt has smooth melodies that imitate one another on entrances.3:42

False

Venit ad Petrum was often used as the cantus firmus for the mass.

True

The Renaissance may be described as an age in which:

Individualism, humanism, and secular values started to flourish once again.

The Renaissance period saw inventions and developments that:

Changed the physical and intellectual landscape of Europe.

Despite advances in other areas, Renaissance harmony and polyphony remained restricted to the music rules that governed most of the Medieval period.

False

What element of the musical style of the following piece indicates that it is from the Renaissance period rather than the Medieval period?:27

It features imitation that goes through all the voices

The following example was composed by a musician whose career exemplifies the dominance of composers from Northern France and the Netherlands during the Renaissance.5:37

Josquin Desprez

Which of the following selections is an example of a Renaissance consort?1:30

Excerpt D

The Renaissance madrigal was a sacred music form used to convey the meanings behind the poems on which they were based

False

Which of the following is not part of the Ordinary of the Catholic Mass?

Alleluia

The following composition, featuring 40 voices, was written by:12:15

Thomas Tallis

Renaissance artists didn't really care very much if their works appealed to the public at large; they were more concerned about the "purity" of their music.

False

The Renaissance was the Golden Age of:

Choral composition for small ensembles

Which of the following was NOT a popular form during the Renaissance period?

Plainsong

Concentration on vocal music during the Renaissance period meant that instrumental music continued to be used as mere accompaniment for voices.

False

The following excerpt is an example of Renaissance a cappella choral music.3:13

True

This is an excerpt from a::25

Madrigal

Which of the following events occurred in America during the time period known as the Renaissance?

Columbus discovered "The New World."

Which of the following is a composition for the vihuela?1:58

Example B

This example is::25

From a Renaissance composition having its roots in folk songs

The following excerpt is an example of Renaissance a cappella choral music.7:19

False

The following example is played on an instrument that was very popular during the Renaissance. That instrument is the::37

Lute

The composer of this selection is:10:26

Jacob Obrecht

Two important composers from the Renaissance period were:

Desprez and Palestrina

Which time period is generally considered the Renaissance period?

1450 - 1600

According to the text, the Renaissance period was known as:

The Golden Age of Choral Music

One difference between a Renaissance Mass and a motet is:

A Mass is always based on a specific text that is part of the liturgy of a given day.

During the Renaissance, what was the name composers gave to the original chant used as the basis for the main melody in a composition?

Cantus firmus

The following excerpt features characteristics of polyphonic texture.4:32

False

The following excerpt features characteristics of polyphonic texture.1:38

True

This excerpt is...:40

Dance music from the Medieval period

This excerpt is an example of...:32

Stepwise melody with unstressed rhythms

Guido d'Arezzo wrote The Fundamentals of Music, a very important medieval treatise (essay).

False

Which of the following examples represents secular music?:15

Example C

This excerpt most likely falls in the category of::17

Mass

A characteristic of this excerpt that suggests it is from a medieval Mass is:2:08

The smooth melodic lines and unstressed rhythm

Listen to the following excerpt of a Medieval composition.This composition represents...:18

An advanced 12th-century four-voice organum

The following composition is a work by:6:03

A French troubador

Which of the following were sacred genres in the Medieval period?

Masses and motets

Which of the following is a salient characteristic of secular music from the Medieval period?

Strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices

Which of the following examples represents sacred music?4:24

Example B

The texture of this example is...:17

Polyphonic

Which of the following is NOT a chant of the Proper of the Mass?

Sederunt Principes

This is an example of a musical genre known as:13

Gregorian chant

Which of the following were secular genres in the Medieval period?

Rondeaus, ballades, and lai

Anicius Boethius invented a system that made possible the memorization and written transmission of melodies.

False

The composer of this excerpt is...:55

Hildegard von Bingen

This excerpt is most likely from a...:25

Troubadour song

Which 8th- and 9th-century ruler had a profound influence on Church music?

Charlemagne

The composer of this excerpt is...:17

Guillaume de Machaut

The dates for the Medieval period are generally considered to be:

1150 - 1450 AD

A unifying factor for social, political, and cultural life in the Medieval period was...

The Roman Catholic Church

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of sacred music from the Medieval period?

Smooth melodies sung a cappella

Which of the following were important composers in the Medieval period?

Hildegard von Bingen and Guillaume de Machaut

The great European churches and cathedrals of the Medieval period were important to the development of Western music

True

Which of the following was regarded as a leading composer of the Ars Nova style?

Guillaume de Machaut

Goliards are famous for their inspired performances during the services at the monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos in Spain.

False

Most of the notated music that survives from the Medieval period is secular in nature.

False

Who is credited with the creation of plainsong?

Pope Gregory I

Léonin and Pérotin were two composers associated with Notre Dame and the development of polyphony.

True

The two most important French composers of organum and discant during the Medieval period were:

Léonin and Pérotin

In the early days of the church, the only music allowed during the service was:

Vocal music

This excerpt is an example of a medieval religious type of composition known as [ ]4:32

Gregorian chant

This excerpt is an example of::30

Secular music

Form can be defined as the constructive or organizing element in music.

True

The following musical excerpt represents strophic form.3:11

True

Listen to the following example.Which form does it represent?2:06

Ternary form

Which of the following forms is not based on the principle of contrast?

Strophic form

Which excerpt most likely represents theme and variations form?15:33

Example A

Composers and arrangers can introduce some elements of variation in a piece of music without altering its basic form.

True

This piano piece exemplifies:2:34

Theme and variations

Usually, folk tunes, songs, spirituals, and hymns are not good examples of strophic form.

False

The following musical excerpt represents strophic form.3:22

False

According to the text, in rondo form, the repeating themes are separated by:

contrasting episodes

This piece of music is an example of:3:59

Strophic form

This cello piece exemplifies __________ form.2:33

Binary

Which of the following forms is not based on the principle of repetition?

Binary form

This composition is a clear example of:17:17

Theme and variations form

This movement from a piano sonata by Beethoven exemplifies:4:25

Rondo form

Listen to the following two examples from a piece in rondo form presented in the text.Which excerpt represents the Theme?:20

Example A

Listen to the following example.Which of the following types of texture does it represent?:09

Monophony

Which of the following choices is the defining characteristic of polyphony?

The independence and equality of concurrent melodic lines

This music passage is an example of::16

Homophony

The following excerpt represents monophonic texture.:07

True

The following excerpt represents polyphonic texture.:14

False

This piece of music is a good example of::20

Polyphonic texture

This piece is a good example of::18

Homophonic texture

The following music excerpt features::17

A mixture of polyphonic and homophonic textures

The following excerpt represents monophonic texture.:21

False

This music excerpt is an example of::31

Homophonic texture

The following excerpt represents homophonic texture.:18

False

In general, operatic arias of the Romantic period, for example those by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), provide good examples of homophonic music.

True

Musical texture refers to how melody and harmony relate to each other.

True

Which of the following terms does not refer to a basic musical texture?

Cacophony

The musical texture that consists of a single melody without accompaniment is called:

Monophony

Consonant harmonies usually provide a feeling of tension.

False

The following excerpt is dissonant.:28

False

The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment.:06

False

Two simultaneous pitches of the same letter name and pitch (e.g., C, G, or D) constitute a harmony.

False

This excerpt demonstrates::19

How dissonant harmonies create tension and instability throughout

This music example illustrates a chord played one note after another. This is called::01

Arpeggio

Although the violin is mostly a single melody instrument, violinists can also play chords using an instrumental technique known as::16

Double stops

The following excerpt represents::11

Melody with harmonic accompaniment

The term harmony refers to the horizontal aspect of music.

False

The following excerpt is consonant.:11

True

The following excerpt represents melody by itself without harmonic accompaniment.:03

False

The following excerpt represents melody with harmonic accompaniment.:11

True

The following excerpt represents a melody without harmonic accompaniment.:14

True

The direction of the following melody can be best described as::05

Downward at first and then static

Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones?:26

The excerpt features all three

The melodic material in the following excerpt can be best described as having::13

Mixed melodic directions with a transitional character

Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones?:36

repeated tones

Does the following excerpt feature more disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones?:22

Conjunct

The most salient compositional aspect of the following excerpt is::35

Imitation between voices

The following excerpt is::15

The Triumphal March from the opera Aida

Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones?:13

The excerpt features all three

The melody in the following excerpt is comprised of::24

Several small melodic ideas

A melody consists of a succession of:

Pitches

The characteristics of a melody may be best described in terms of:

Shape, direction, and range

When a melody acquires significant importance within a given composition, it is called a:

Theme

The trumpet melody in the following excerpt can be best described as::03

Disjunct

The rhythmic "surprise" created by accents occurring in unexpected places in the following example is called...:13

Syncopation

Listen to the following selection.Which of the following Italian tempo terms best applies to this selection?:59

Vivace

Which excerpt suggests a weak beat?:11

Excerpt B

From the word pairs, select the one that completes the following sentence correctly.Meter organizes _________ and __________ sounds into units called measures.

stressed: unstressed

The tempo in this example could be described as::30

Accelerando

Meter in music can best be described as:

The grouping of pulses into consistent units

The following excerpt is an example of duple meter.:14

True

Which combination of beat and tempo is present in this excerpt?:30

Strong and fast

__________ is an Italian term that describes moderately fast tempo

Moderato

Listen to the following selection.Which of the following Italian tempo terms best applies to this selection?7:31

Allegro

Tempo is an Italian universal musical term that refers to the speed at which a music composition is played.

True

The following excerpt is an example of ritardando.:11

True(The excerpt is an example of ritardando. The piece slows down towards the end of the example.)

This example illustrates the use of::30

Ritardando

The predominant meter of this example is:2:53

Triple

The proper musical term for 'decreasing the tempo' is __________.

ritardando

The Italian term for at ease is:

Adagio

If the printed program at a concert indicated that the first movement of a symphony was titled Allegro and the second Andante, you would expect:

The first movement to be fast, the second slower

From the word pairs, select the one that completes the following sentence correctly.Each measure contains a combination of strong and weak __________, which represent the underlying ____________ of the music.

pulse

Syncopation is often used in jazz settings.

True

The following example features a steady pulse played by the bass.5:59

True

The Italian term that describes very fast tempo is:

Presto

The pulse in this example...:44

Is very weak throughout

Where are tempo markings usually written in a music score?

Over the staff

Which excerpt is an example of accelerando?:12

Excerpt A

The proper musical term for "increasing the tempo" is __________.

accelerando

Which of these statements best describes the unique rhythmic feature in this example?:19

The dramatic use of silence

The tempo of this example could be described as::20

Rubato

Rhythm is defined as:

The organization of sound in time

The following piece is an example of triple meter.3:30

False

The placement of accents in the following example causes us to perceive its meter as::25

Mixed and changing

The following excerpt is not an example of triple meter.:42

False

Which excerpt suggests tempo rubato?:46

Excerpt A

In the following example::29

The repeated rhythm pattern is part of the accompaniment

The following excerpt is an example of ritardando.:11

False(The excerpt is not an example of ritardando. The piece doesn't gradually slow down.)

The sense of beat in this example is unstressed throughout.2:32

True

34The top number of the time signature above, represents:

There are three beats in each measure.

Which of the following excerpts has a fast tempo?:11

Excerpt A

Which of the following is a false statement?

Tempo and rhythm are interchangeable terms.

The tempo in this example...:36

Remains consistent

The synthesizer has virtually no standard repertoire.

True

The sound source of a the synthesizer is an oscillator.

True

Identify the false statement:

Synthesizers have always had a well-established presence in standard ensembles.

What is the function of the amplifier?

It amplifies loudness.

Since the synthesizer is an electronic instrument, oscillation is not a factor in sound generation.

False

Please select the word pair that best completes the following sentence.The organ is a ____________instrument, whose tone is produced by wind flowing through ____________.

Keyboard, Pipes

In the organ, pipe length determines:

Pitch

In the organ, volume is determined by:

Wind pressure

The function of the organ's stops is to:

Control the flow of air to the pipes

The first organ used water to control wind pressure.

True

Please select the word pair that best completes the following sentence.When a harpsichordist depresses a key, a simple mechanism causes a __________ to __________ a string.

quill; pluck

All harpsichords use one string per key to produce sound.

False

The first known instance of a harpsichord dates from:

Around 1397

Upon its invention, the fortepiano eclipsed the popularity of the harpsichord:

For the next 200 years

The harpsichord was used as an accompanying instrument in opera only in the 16th century.

False

The upright piano was first developed in:

Philadelphia, USA

When performing, pianists are in direct contact with the source of the sound.

False

The one-piece cast-iron frame, a crucial development in the history of the piano, was invented by:

Alpheus Babcock of Boston, USA in 1825

There are [ ] keys in a full size piano keyboard.

88

The pedals are a crucial component of the piano. The function of the soft pedal is to reduce the amount and quality of the sound. On an upright piano, the soft pedal:

Moves the hammers closer to the strings

What instrument plays this example?1:09

Organ

What instrument plays this example?1:43

Harpsichord

Keyboard instruments are sometimes part of the orchestra.

True

The term concerto refers to a performer playing by her/himself.

False

The synthesizer is a very easy instrument to categorize.

False

What instrument plays this example?5:37

Synthesizer

What instrument plays this example?2:06

Piano.

Construction and sound production are the same among keyboard instruments.

False

The term controller refers to:

The device used to select pitch in an electronic instrument

The type of music event where a soloist plays by her/himself is called a __________.

recital

Which of the following instruments does NOT belong in the indefinite pitch group?

Timpani

Which percussion instrument is featured in this example?:30

Castanets

Castanets are non-pitched instruments.

True

Scholars have been able to determine the origin of the xylophone with absolute certainty.

False

Identify the solo percussion instrument in this excerpt.:15

Xylophone

This is a pair of:

Timpani

The name of this instrument is:

Digital drums

This instrument is called:

Xylophone

Percussion instruments are an essential part of marches.Which instrument do you hear in this excerpt?:05

Snare drum

Kettledrum is another name for timpani.

True

Which of the following instruments does NOT belong in the definite pitch group:

Cymbals

Identify the percussion instrument that plays the melody in the following example.:12

Marimba

Percussion instruments where two similar objects are clapped together to produce a sound can be further classified under the [ ] group.

concussionoridiophone

Listen to this excerpt from Also sprach Zarathustra by Richard Strauss.:22

Timpani

The following example is played by the::09

Snare drum

Which of the following factors contribute to brass instruments having a "brassy" timbre?

All of the above

The name trombone is derived from the Italian term for trumpet.

True

Listen to the following excerpt from Sergei Prokofiev's Symphony No. 6. There is a dialogue between a high-sounding part and a low one.:22

Tuba

Which instrument of the brass family plays the melody in this example?:12

Trumpet

Which of the following is a member of the brass family?

Bass trombone

This example comes from a concerto for __________ and orchestra.:34

Trumpet

Which brass instrument plays the melody in this example?:12

Trombone

This instrument is called a [ ].

trumpet

Listen to this excerpt from Aaron Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man.What instrument is featured in this example?:26

Trumpet

In brass instruments, pitch depends on the [ ] of the air column.

length

The four most common brass instruments in the traditional symphony orchestra are:

Trombone, trumpet, horn, and tuba

This instrument is called a:

French horn

This instrument is called a [ ].

trombone

This instrument is called a [ ].

tuba

This example comes from a concerto for __________ and orchestra.:30

Horn

Which woodwind instrument is the soloist playing in this example?:15

Flute

What instrument plays the melody in this excerpt from Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf?:14

Oboe

Identify the single reed instrument:

Clarinet

The name of this instrument is [ ].

bassoon

Which woodwind instrument plays along with the strings in this Mozart excerpt?:12

Clarinet

The name of this instrument is [ ].

clarinet

Listen to the following excerpt:What woodwind instrument plays along with the orchestra?:12

Flute

What instrument plays together with the orchestra in this excerpt?:35

Clarinet

Which instruments play the melody in this section of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf?:17

Violins

Which woodwind instrument is featured in the following excerpt from Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf?:15

Bassoon

The four main orchestral woodwind instruments are:

Flute, clarinet, oboe, and bassoon

What instrument plays the melody in this excerpt from Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf?:18

Clarinet

Identify the woodwind instrument in this excerpt by the contemporary composer Aulis Sallinen.:15

Flute

In wind instruments, sound is produced by setting a column of air in motion inside the body of the instrument.

True

Which instrument, along with the orchestra, plays this example?:44

Oboe

The French technical term for "mouthpiece" is la bouche.

False

The name of this instrument is [ ].

oboe

The energy with which a player produces the air stream determines __________.

volume

Identify the correct pair of double reed instruments:

Oboe, Bassoon

How does a violinist control dynamics?

By applying more or less bow pressure and speed on the strings

What do you call a piece of music where a violin soloist plays with an orchestra?

Violin concerto

Which string instrument carries the melody in this short excerpt?:18

Violin

The sound of string instruments is produced by a [ ] stretched between two points.

string

sten to this excerpt from Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.Which string instrument is featured in the excerpt?:15

Harp

Which string instrument is featured in this excerpt from Paganini's 24 Caprices?:06

Violin

Listen to the following excerpt:Which string instrument is playing in this example?3:05

Cello

Which instrument plays this example?3:57

Acoustic guitar

The text states that guitars are strummed or __________.

Plucked

The harp may be a part-time fifth member of the orchestral strings.

True

Which of the following is NOT a way to produce sound in string instruments?

Blowing

The main orchestral string instruments are:

Violin, viola, cello, and double bass

__________ is an instrumental technique that, in the case of string players, consists of a quick back and forth movement or rocking of the finger that is in contact with the string, with the intent of producing a fluctuation in pitch.

Vibrato

Which instrument plays this example?2:33

Double bass

Which of the following statements best describes the role of technology with regard to art music in the Contemporary period?

Technology has enabled art music composers to experiment with and change the way that they create music.

Which of the following composers did NOT employ total serialism in his work?

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Which of the following composers developed the concept of total theater?

Carl Orff

Which of the following composers catapulted to the top of the 20th-century avant-garde after composing Firebird, Petrushka, and Le Sacre du Printemps?

Igor Stravinsky

The following piece was written by a leading figure of the post-WW German avant-garde. Identify this composer.1:01

Karlheinz Stockhausen

Which one of the following composers' style is most closely associated with that of the commercial music world known as Tin Pan Alley?

George Gershwin

According to the text, what was the significance of Debussy's work?10:22

It represented the first viable alternative to tonal music.

Which of the following composers invented the twelve-tone system of composition?

Arnold Schoenberg

Which of the following is the composer for this excerpt?:31

Cage

What unique feature of this example suggests that it was written in the Contemporary period?:31

Use of a traditional instrument in a completely new way

Many composers in the contemporary period sought alternatives to tonality, or key-centered music. Which of the following is one such alternative?

Serialism

Which one of these composers wrote music for prepared piano?

John Cage

Audiences immediately embraced the dodecaphonic work of Arnold Schoenberg.

False

Which of the following 20th-century trends sought to restore order, harmony, and emotional restraint to music?

Neoclassicism

Which of the following composers most heavily influenced the music of the French post-WWI school of musicians known as Les Six?

Erik Satie

Which of the following were important composers in the Contemporary period?

Stravinsky and Schoenberg

What compositional technique is illustrated by the following excerpt?:32

New ways to manipulate a traditional instrument

Which of the following movements is associated with Debussy and Ravel?

Impressionism

Which of the following trends in contemporary music does this excerpt exemplify?:27

Jazz influence

The composers Samuel Barber, Thea Musgrave, and Ned Rorem resisted the 20th-century trend of serialism.

True

Nadia Boulanger was a prominent music teacher who taught some of the most influential composers of the 20th century, including Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, and Walter Piston

True

In 20th-century music, traditional harmony and tonality were redefined or rejected in favor of:

Atonality and serialism

Who composed the groundbreaking piece The Rite of Spring?

Igor Stravinsky

Which of the following was not a French composer?

Carl Orff

Which of the following excerpts is atonal music?:14

Excerpt B

Which of the following best describes aleatory music?

Music that allows for an element of chance to enter the performance

Which of the following is the composer for this piece?:27

Gershwin

The factor that most clearly distinguishes this example from music of earlier periods is the use of::31

Extended dissonance that doesn't resolve directly to consonance

Which characteristic of texture in this example is most closely associated with music of the Contemporary period?:45

Thick texture with full and frequently dissonant chords

Given the Hungarian folk music flavor of this example, which of the following is the most likely composer?:13

Bartók

Which of the following is the composer for this piece?10:32

Debussy

Given the atonal nature of this example, which of the following is the most likely composer?:54

Schoenberg

Which of the following composers was known for using folk-based fiddle tunes like the one in the following example?:20

Aaron Copland

A traditional symphony orchestra can sometimes have more than 100 players.

True

What is NOT the role of the conductor in a traditional symphony orchestra?

Makes sure that, when appropriate, players improvise their parts correctly

The sole function of the conductor is to beat time

False

Which instrument family plays this example?:24

Woodwind family

Which of the following is not a decision about interpretation that the conductor of a symphony orchestra makes?

Whether to use a modern or old-fashioned baton

This example is played by the ________.:19

Brass

Listen to the following excerpt from Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.Which percussion instrument accompanies the trumpets in this selection?:14

Snare drum

Listen to the following excerpt from Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.Which orchestral family performs the main theme in this selection?:14

String family

Listen to the following excerpt from Benjamin Britten's Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.Which brass instrument is featured in this selection?:23

French horns

According to the text, traditional symphony orchestra musicans are permited to improvise their parts

False

Where do the viola players sit?

In area No. 2

Listen carefully to the following example:The instrument you just heard is called::15

Horn

Dynamic variety refers to the use of different sound sources.

False

Which of the following excerpts from See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes uses loud dynamics?:14

Example A

The term timbre refers to the different sound sources used in a composition.

True

Handel uses different combinations of dynamics and timbre to achieve unity and variety in See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes.Which of the following two excerpts combines more instruments and louder dynamics?:18

Example A

Unity alone sustains interest and appeals to our need and enjoyment of the new, different, and unexpected.

False

Two of the most obvious musical elements that composers use to achieve variety are dynamics and timbre.

True

A cadential point brings the musical phrase to a resting point, which may or may not be followed by a pause.Which of the following excerpts ends with a cadential point that brings the phrase to a resting point?:07

Example C

Handel uses different combinations of dynamics and timbre to achieve unity and variety in See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes.Which of the following excerpts combines ensemble playing and soft dynamics?:14

Example B

Listen to the following excerpts of Idea A from G. F. Handel's See Here the Conqu'ring Hero Comes.Which one is played by a solo instrument?:15

Example B

The following excerpt features a solo performer.:08

False

Interpretation is one of the composer's most important tasks.

True

According to Booker T. Washington, plantation songs have nothing to do with religious fervor.

False

The following excerpt features a musical ensemble.:09

False

This excerpt features which of the following?:32

Vocal ensemble

The following excerpt features a musical ensemble.:09

True

The performer acts as a bridge between the composer and the listener.

True

Great performers possess outstanding technique but may not have deep musical understanding.

False

Deep River is a great example of a jazz piece.2:39

False

The following excerpt features a solo performer.:24

True

The term étude refers to pieces that are used to teach a particular technical skill to performers.

True

In the Étude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor by Frédéric Chopin, the chords played by the right hand represent the accompaniment.2:52

False

The Étude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor by Frédéric Chopin is nicknamed Revolutionary because it started a major upheaval in Paris in 1820.2:52

False

Listen to these two excerpts.Which excerpt comes from Section A of Chopin's Étude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor?:15

Excerpt 2

Structure is important because it helps our minds begin to develop expectations about what will happen next in a piece of music.

True

Ternary form is one of the most common forms for all styles of music.

True

Which of the following is an example of a cadential point?:07

Excerpt A

Which section of Chopin's Étude in C minor does the following excerpt come from?:09

Section A

Listen to this excerpt from Section A of Chopin's Étude in C minor.What is the function of the left hand in the following excerpt?:15

Continues playing figurations (melodic patterns)

Listen to this excerpt from Chopin's Étude in C minor.Where does this excerpt happen in the piece?:35

Towards the end of the piece

Structure is not a crucial aspect of music.

False

Form is a way of defining the organization of a piece of music.

True

An understanding of form enhances and improves one's appreciation of music.

True

The Étude Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor by Frédéric Chopin is an example of three-part form.2:52

False

Understanding form is not necessary for enhancing the appreciation of music.

True

Music only affects our feelings and thoughts.

False

Music was clinically approved as a medical treatment in 1924.

True

Absolutists derive pleasure from listening for the way that the different elements of music relate to each other, independently of any extra-musical connotations.

True

Select the culture whose mythology is filled with references to the healing power of music:

All of the above

Musical connotation happens when music is associated with extra-musical events or experiences.

True

Music that is not associated with a particular story, image, object, or event is called _________ music

Absolute

A referential listener is a person that relates to music mainly through extra-musical connections or associations.

True

The critical listener combines the characteristics of all types of listeners.

False

This is a short excerpt from J.S. Bach's Air from the Suite No. 3 in D major. Listening to that excerpt, a casual listener would be more inclined to do which of the following?:30

Enjoy the music as background

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

True

Which of the following is NOT true of the perceptive listener?

The perceptive listener describes music using vocabulary such as "mellow" and "upbeat"

Musical themes cannot represent real or fictional characters.

False

Which of the following excerpts was used in the text as an illustration of program music?:21

Excerpt B

The casual listener regards music mainly as a mood enhancer or as a pleasant part of the environment.

True

Referential listeners are the most common type of listeners.

False

Perceptive listeners are mainly concerned with judging the quality of the performance of a piece of music.

False

Listen to the piano playing in this excerpt.What are the short segments played by the piano alone?:09

Riffs

Art music has traditionally been created by trained professional musicians.

True

According to the text, Folk music, jazz music, and art music are not mutually exclusive genres.

True

Which of the following excerpts is an example of art music?3:30

Excerpt B

Art music is superior to folk or popular music.

False

According to the text, all critics agree that jazz is a subcategory of art music.

False

Which of the following most likely contains an improvised solo?:15

Excerpt C

Composers of art music create works that are passed on from generation to generation by listening, remembering, and imitating.

False

Jazz incorporates elements of folk music.

True

Folk music belongs to the community even though it may have been created by an individual.

True

Which of the following excerpts is an example of jazz?:15

Excerpt B

In jazz, performers have wide, creative freedom, even when they are playing from a score.

True

Riffs refers to:

Short melodic and rhythmic patterns

Which of the following excerpts is an example of folk music?:09

Excerpt A

A piece of folk music typically remains unchanged throughout the years.

False

According to the text, the folk song Dark Eyes reflects the Romanian national character3:20

False

According to the text, it is a simple task to define the category of folk music.

False