Ch. 1-13 Music Appreciation

Which of the following is a pitched percussion instrument?

xylophone

An interval smaller than the semitone, or half step, is called a(n)

microtone

One principle of Western musical practice as well as other world traditions is

The return of major (musical) events, patterns, or memorable moments.

A basic technique in thematic development is the fragmentation of themes into

Motives

Row, Row, Row Your boat is commonly performed using a homophonic texture

False

In a major scale, the greatest tension lies between what two tones?

7 and 8

The first accented beat of each metrical pattern is called the upbeat

False

Ternary form is bested outlined as A-B-A

True

A succession of single tones or pitches perceived as a unit is called a(n)

melody

The deliberate shifting of the accent to a weak beat or an offbeat is called

Syncopation

In Western music, the octave is divided into ____ equal intervals

Twelve

A melody that moves in large, disconnected intervals is described as

Disjunct

The second movement of Haydn’s Symphony No. 94 (Sunrise) is an example of

Homophony

How can you develop musical memory for instrumental work?

A. concentrate on major events

B. concentrate on patterns

C. concentrate on memorable moments

D. All answers

D. all answers

Listening to music at home is just about the same experience as hearing it live

False

A triad is

A. the most common chord type found in Western music

B. a three-note chord

C. built on alternative scale steps

D. All answers

D. All answers

The basic structural concepts in the element of form are

repetition and contrast

The resulting texture when two or more independent melodic lines are combined is called

Polyphony

The musical symbol # represents a

sharp

The rate of speed at which a piece of music is played it its

Tempo

_____ describes the texture in which all the voices move in the same rhythm

Homorhythm

Tonality means that we hear a piece of music in relation to a central tone, called the

Tonic

The distance between two pitches is called a(n)

Intervals

A combination of three or more tones that constitutes a single block of harmony is called a(n)

Chord

A note designates frequency and

duration

In early times, performers adapted their interpretations of works based on the resources available at the time.

True

Meter is marked off in groupings known as

measures

A musical note is the symbolic representation of a sound with pitch and duration

True

The degree of loudness and softness in music is called dynamics

True

The gradual swelling of the volume of music is called

crescendo

Which of the following terms describe a concordant, or agreeable, combination of tones?

consonant

What term would a composer use to indicate a holding back of the tempo?

ritardando

When did harmony first appear in Western music?

around 900

All musical cultures of the world divide the octave into twelve equal half steps?

False

The technique through which performers create music on the spot is known as

improvisation

The opposite of strophic form in a song would be through-composed

True

The tempo of a piece affects its mood and character

True

Meters in which each beat is subdivided into three rather than two are known as ____ meters.

compound

A unit of meaning within the larger structure of a melody is called a

phrase

Developing musical memory is easier initially when listening to music in a foreign language

False

Which meter would MOST likely be associated with a march?

Duple

Music that moves without a strong sense of beat or meter referred to as nonmetric

True

The melody of Star-Spangled Banner is best described as conjunct

False

How many notes make up a pentatonic sclae?

five

Which of the following is NOT a musical modifier?

Presto

The separate sections of a large musical work are called

movements

The resting place at the end of a phrase is called a

cadence

By definition, a musical sound has

A. a perceivable pitch a measurable frequency

B. a certain volume

C. a distinct timbre

D. all answers

D. all answers

The principle of organization around a central tone is called

tonality

The predominant texture in music up to about one thousand years ago was

monophonic

The basic unit of rhythm that divides time into equal segments is called

beat

In what language are tempo markings usually given in

Italian

The language of the Roman Empire and of the Roman Catholic Church through most of its history was

Latin

The term refrain refers to

words and music that repeat in a poem.

The use of a few notes for each syllable is called

neumatic

The depiction of the meaning of a text in music is called

word-painting

The common language spoken by the people is called

the vernacular

What are the four properties of musical sound?

pitch, duration, volume, timbre

A specific area within the range of a voice or instrument, such as high, middle, or low, is called its

register

The standard ranges of the human voice, from highest to lowest, are

sopranos, alto, tenor, bass

How do performers cause idiophones to produce sound?

by shaking, scraping, or striking the instrument itself

A throbbing effect used as an expressive device to intensify a sound is called

vibrato

Which is the correct order of string instruments from highest to lowest in range?

violin, viola, cello, double bass

Which of the following is the lowest-sounding member of he reed family?

contrabassoon

Which of the following is NOT a member of the bass family?

English horn

The piano got its name, originally fortepiano, from

its wide dynamic range

The term a cappella refers to choral music performed _____ accompaniment.

without any

What distinguishes chamber music from orchestra music?

the number of players on each part

Many conductors beat time using a thin stick known as

baton

The first chair violinist is known as

concertmaster

Titles of musical compositions may be indicated by

A. genre and key

B. opus number

C. descriptive words

D. all answers

D. all answers

Which of the following is the proper chronological order of musical style periods?

Middle ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, twentieth century

Opus is a latin words that means

work

The development of polyphony occurred during which era?

Middle ages

Which of these is part of the three planes of listening described by composer Aaron Copeland?

A. The sensuous

B. The expressive

C. The musical

D. all answers

D. all answers

Aaron Copland's level of listening in which the emotional power of the music is at the forefront and the listener is considering the composer's meaning is called the ________ plane.

expressive

What are some of the so-called big-picture concepts to consider when writing about music? \n \n A. performing forces. \n B. historical period. \n C. overall sound. \n D. All answers shown here.

D. all answers

What are some of the so-called finer details to consider when writing about music? \n \n A. the main melody(ies). \n B. rhythm and meter. \n C. tempo and texture. \n D. All answers shown here.

D. all answers

The term son technically refers to all music, with ot without words

False

Many notes set to one syllable of text, are called melismatic

True

The violin evolved to its present form at the hands of italian instrument makers between the 1600s and 1750s

True

The term embouchure refers to the position of the player's lips, jaw, and facial muscles.

True

The harpsichord produces sound by quills that pluck its metal strings.

True

The standard instrumentation of a string quartet is two violins, one viola, and one cello

True

The earliest wind and percussion groups were created for military purposes

True

One role of the concertmaster is to standardize bowing strokes

True

A genre s a category or type of music repertory

True

The dates given for the beginning and end of eras are precise one

False

Doing some research before one hears a work in performance will help one deal with the ideas of others as well as help shape one's own reactions.

True

Engaged listening takes both practice and time.

True

One should NOT take notes during a performance and only rely on one's memory to help recall the sequence and timing of musical events.

False

Listening to a work several times will give one a better chance to perceive individual musical elements.

True

The text of the Kyrie is based on a _______ prayer.

Greek

Hildegard of Bingen was born into a _____ noble family

German

Hildegard's Alleluia, O virgo mediatrix is a Gregorian chant.

False

Hildegard's chant Alleluia, O virga mediatrix was intended for performance on a feast day of the Virgin Mary.

True

How many Gregorian chants survive?

Over three thousand years

In plainchant from the Middle Ages, if there are many notes per syllable, the style is called

melismatic

In regards to Hildegard of Bingen, which statement is NOT true?

She was the first notate plainchant

In the Middle Ages, it was assumed that women were worthy of connection with the divine.

False