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.   alto, soprano, bass, tenor
C.   soprano, alto, tenor, bass
Question #3
In earlier eras in Western music, young boys were used to sing which vocal ranges?
A.   baritone and bass
B.   tenor and baritone
C.   soprano and alto
Question #4
Which vocal range was often featured as a soloist in early opera?
A.   tenor
B.   baritone
C.   bass
Question #5
A specific area within an instrument's range is known as its register.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #6
A fairly large body of singers who perform together is called a(n):
A.   chorus.
B.   chamber ensemble.
C.   band.
D.   orchestra.
Question #7
The term a cappella refers to choral music performed:
A.   with orchestral accompaniment
B.   with piano accompaniment.
C.   without any accompaniment.
D.   with organ 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 room in which the music is being performed
D.   the forms of the movements
Question #9
Approximately two-thirds of a symphony orchestra consists of:
A.   strings.
B.   brass.
C.   percussion.
D.   woodwinds.
Question #10
The term band refers to:
A.   a rock group.
B.   a jazz group.
C.   a marching ensemble
D.   a marching ensemble, a jazz group and a rock group.
Question #11
John Philip Sousa was famous as a composer of
A.   symphonies.
B.   marches.
C.   piano trios.
D.   string quartets.
Question #12
A jazz band is normally made up of:
A.   brass instruments.
B.   percussion instruments.
C.   percussion instruments, brass instruments and woodwind instruments.
D.   woodwind 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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #16
A piano trio is an ensemble of three pianos.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #17
The term orchestra can be applied to various musical ensembles around the world.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #18
The earliest wind and percussion groups were created for military purposes.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #19
In early times, choral music was often performed a cappella, which means:
A.   it was improvised
B.   it was performed by men only
C.   it was performed without instrumental accompaniment
D.   No answer text provided.
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 includes a string instrument
B.   it has only four players
C.   it includes a brass instrument
Question #23
The makeup of a string quartet is
A.   two violins, a viola, and a cello
B.   violin, viola, cello and double bass
C.   3 violins and viola
Question #24
A concert band differs from a symphony orchestra in that it lacks a:
A.   percussion section
B.   string section
C.   brass 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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