Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 7 Reading Quiz

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Question #1
The property of sound that gives instruments and voices their unique tone color is:
A.   timbre
B.   duration
C.   pitch
Question #2
Which of the following shows the correct order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest?
A.   bass, tenor, alto, soprano
B.   soprano, alto, tenor, bass
C.   alto, soprano, bass, tenor
Question #3
In earlier eras in Western music, young boys were used to sing which vocal ranges?
A.   tenor and baritone
B.   baritone and bass
C.   soprano and alto
Question #4
Which vocal range was often featured as a soloist in early opera?
A.   bass
B.   baritone
C.   tenor
Question #5
A specific area within an instrument's range is known as its register.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
A fairly large body of singers who perform together is called a(n):
A.   chamber ensemble.
B.   orchestra.
C.   chorus.
D.   band.
Question #7
The term a cappella refers to choral music performed:
A.   with piano accompaniment.
B.   with orchestral accompaniment
C.   with organ accompaniment.
D.   without any accompaniment.
Question #8
What distinguishes chamber music from orchestral music?
A.   the room in which the music is being performed
B.   the number of players on each part
C.   the forms of the movements
D.   the room in which the music is being performed
Question #9
Approximately two-thirds of a symphony orchestra consists of:
A.   strings.
B.   percussion.
C.   brass.
D.   woodwinds.
Question #10
The term band refers to:
A.   a rock group.
B.   a marching ensemble, a jazz group and a rock group.
C.   a marching ensemble
D.   a jazz group.
Question #11
John Philip Sousa was famous as a composer of
A.   piano trios.
B.   string quartets.
C.   symphonies.
D.   marches.
Question #12
A jazz band is normally made up of:
A.   woodwind instruments.
B.   percussion instruments.
C.   percussion instruments, brass instruments and woodwind instruments.
D.   brass instruments.
Question #13
Specialized choirs that perform with organ are called a cappella ensembles
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #14
Chamber music is intended for a small group of performers, with one player to a part.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #15
The standard instrumentation of a string quartet is two violins, viola, and cello.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #16
A piano trio is an ensemble of three pianos.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #17
  
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #18
The earliest wind and percussion groups were created for military purposes.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #19
In early times, choral music was often performed a cappella, which means:
A.   No answer text provided.
B.   it was improvised
C.   it was performed by men only
D.   it was performed without instrumental accompaniment
Question #20
A smaller specialized vocal ensemble is known as a:
A.   ensemble
B.   choir
C.   chorus
Question #21
How many instrumentalists would you expect to find in a chamber group?
A.   Only 1
B.   Between 20 and 30
C.   Between 2 and 12
Question #22
A woodwind quintet is unusual in that:
A.   it has only four players
B.   it includes a brass instrument
C.   it includes a string instrument
Question #23
The makeup of a string quartet is
A.   3 violins and viola
B.   violin, viola, cello and double bass
C.   two violins, a viola, and a cello
Question #24
A concert band differs from a symphony orchestra in that it lacks a:
A.   percussion section
B.   brass section
C.   string section
Question #25
Which of the following would you NOT expect to hear in a jazz band?
A.   saxophone
B.   guitar
C.   oboe

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