Untitled Flashcards Set

What is the genre of 'Ordo Virtutum, Prologue: Qui sunt hi, ut sub nubes?' by Hildegard von Bingen?

Classical, Medieval Period

Which instrument is featured in 'Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude (BWV 1007)' by Johann Sebastian Bach?

Cello

What tempo is used in 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, I: Allegro' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?

Allegro

In 'Maple Leaf Rag' by Scott Joplin, what musical element is characterized by its use of syncopation?

Metre

What is the genre of 'The Rite of Spring, Part I, The Augurs of Spring' by Igor Stravinsky?

Classical, 20th Century

What type of rhythm is used in George Gershwin's piece composed in 1924?

Ritardando (rit.) at the end of piece

What genre does 'It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)' by Duke Ellington belong to?

Jazz, Swing

Which instruments are used in 'Take Five' by Dave Brubeck?

Alto saxophone, piano

What is the predominant metre in 'Someday My Prince Will Come' by Miles Davis?

4/4, uses disjunct melodic motion

What instruments are featured in 'Hymn to Freedom' by Oscar Peterson?

Piano, double bass (pizzicato), drum set

What is the genre of 'Respect' by Aretha Franklin?

R&B, Motown

What type of metre does 'Silk Road' from Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon by Tan Dun utilize?

Ametric

What is the subgenre of 'If I Ain’t Got You' by Alicia Keys?

Neo-Soul

What strumming technique is used in 'The Only Exception' by Paramore?

Guitar strumming

What is a notable feature of the melody in 'Partita for 8 Voices, I: Allemande' by Caroline Shaw?

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