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MUSIC TEST 2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a "comic opera"? | A genre of opera originating in the eighteenth century that portrayed everyday characters and situations, and used spoken dialogue and simple songs |
| Which idea did NOT emerge during the Enlightenment? | The importance of communicating passion no matter what sort of imbalance,contradiction, or formal incosistency |
| Identify the statement that does NOT apply to Vienna during the late eighteenth century. | Vienna was the largest city in Europe |
| Which definition is correct for “Alberti bass”? | Instead of having the pitches of a chord sound all together, the notes are played in succession to provide a continual stream of sound |
| Which period is known as the Classical Period? | 1750-1820 |
| How did composers treat melody during the Classical period? | SHort balanced phrases created tuneful melodies that were influenced more by vocal then instrumental style |
| During the Enlightenment, also referred to as the Age of Reason, thinkers gave free reign to the pursuit of truth and the discovery of natural laws. (T/F) | True |
| Which of the following statements about Beethoven’s music is true? | he embraced the use of classical forms and genres in his music, but the spirit of his music foreshadows Romantic era |
| identify the INCORRECT statement about Ode to Joy. | It is based on a text written by Voltaire |
| Which statement does NOT describe Beethoven’s relationship with the Viennese aristocracy? | He served as court composer to Joseph II of Austria |
| Which statement does NOT apply to Beethoven’s style of playing the piano? | His career as a virtuoso was cut short due to an injury to his right hand |
| The “heroic” period is when Beethoven | Composd six of his nine symphonies |
| Which statement about Beethoven’s Heiligenstadt Testament is correct? | All of the above |
| With Beethoven’s __________, the genre moved from one played by amateur performers in their homes to become standard repertoire for professional musicians. | Piano sonatas |
| The phrase that best describes the general shape of melody during the Romantic period is: | Long, singable lines are flexible and increasingly irregular in shape |
| Which answer accurately describes harmony during the Romantic period? | The harmonic rhythm varies dramatically, creating a dynamic flux and flow; simple chordal harmonies made active by Alberti bass |
| What change occurred in the audience’s perception of music and composers during the Romantic period? | All of these |
| What does “rubato” mean? | The Italian word for "robbed" |
| If a single feeling or sentiment pervaded the Romantic era, it was | Love |
| Which instrument was especially favored during the Romantic period because of its dark, rich tone and associations with the hunt—and, by extension, nature? | French horn |
| What was the average size of the orchestra during the Romantic period? | 100 |
| Which statement best describes chromatic harmony? | All of these |
| What is a “virtuoso”? | An instrumentalist or singer possessing extraordinary technical facility. |
| Why did orchestras begin requiring a conductor during the early years of the nineteenth century? | Someone was needed to coordinate the efforts of the enlarged ensemble |
| What is an art song? | A song for solo voice and piano with high artistic aspirations |
| Identify the correct definition of “through-composed.” | Music that exhibits no obvious repetitions or overt musical form from beginning to end |
| What is a “Schubertiad”? | A social gathering for music and poetry that featured Schubert's songs and piano muisc |
| What is likely the most direct influence that caused composers to suddenly show a great interest in writing art songs during the nineteenth century? | Great authors were writing poetry at a frenzied pace |
| Which of the following definitions best suits the meaning of “song cycle”? | A collection of several songs united by a common textual theme or literacy idea |
| Which statement regarding Schubert is FALSE? | His tone poem became a model for other Romantic period orchestral compositions |
| In _________, the Orchestra merely provides a simple harmonic support, often like a giant guitar for the soaring lines of the voice | Bel canto opera |
| Identify the INCORRECT statement about Verdi’s La traviata. | In spite of all the difficulties that are thrown in their path, the lovers overcome all obstacles and live happily ever after |
| Which Statement regarding the cabaletta is INCORRECT? | It is a form only used for ensemble scenes |
| Which two terms refer to the leading female singer in an opera? | Diva, prima donna |
| Which Best Describes “Cabaletta” | A fast, concluding aria; a useful mechanism to get the principals off the stage |
| Identify the correct answer for recitativo accompagnato. | All of the above |
| “Bel Canto” is… | A style of singing that features the beautiful tone and brilliant technique of the human voice |
| Which Answer does NOT apply to Die Walkure? | It is the third of the four RIng dramas |
| Identify the trait that is NOT typical of Wanger’s music dramas | An orchestra that sounds like the strumming of a big guitar |
| Identify the INCORRECT statement about the ring cycle. | Wagner viewed the work as a fairy tale |
| many is the home of opera. The german language, with its evenly spaced, open vowels, is perfectly suited for singing, and the first operas were created, beginning around 1600, for the cities of Dresden, Munich, and Stuttgart. (T/F) | False |
| The ____________ is a breif, distinct unit of music designed to represent a character, object, or idea; a term applied to the motives in Wanger’s music dramas. | |
| What is a Gesamtkunstwerk? | All of these |
| How does Wagner end this orchestral version of his "Ride of the Valkyries"? | Sops abruptly |
| Having Chords changed in this way is useful for moving the piece forward because? | |
| To add body to his musical texture and to put the listener slightly on edge, Wagner has the woodwinds play continually in the background a ________? | |
| In this Lied, dramatic gesture, rather than melody, is the name of the game. The opening section presents rapidly repeating notes in the right hand of the accompanist and an ominous motive below in the left hand. In which mode is the introduction written? | |
| In which mode does the Elf King sing in Schubert's Erlkonig? | |
| Identify the correct musical term for this listening example. | Recitativo accomppagnato (the opera stuff) |
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