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.   duration
B.   pitch
C.   timbre
Question #2
Which of the following shows the correct order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest?
A.   alto, soprano, bass, tenor
B.   soprano, alto, tenor, bass
C.   bass, tenor, alto, soprano
Question #3
In earlier eras in Western music, young boys were used to sing which vocal ranges?
A.   tenor and baritone
B.   soprano and alto
C.   baritone and bass
Question #4
Which vocal range was often featured as a soloist in early opera?
A.   baritone
B.   bass
C.   tenor
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.   band.
B.   orchestra.
C.   chorus.
D.   chamber ensemble.
Question #7
The term a cappella refers to choral music performed:
A.   without any accompaniment.
B.   with organ accompaniment.
C.   with piano accompaniment.
D.   with orchestral accompaniment
Question #8
What distinguishes chamber music from orchestral music?
A.   the number of players on each part
B.   the room in which the music is being performed
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.   woodwinds.
B.   strings.
C.   percussion.
D.   brass.
Question #10
The term band refers to:
A.   a marching ensemble, a jazz group and a rock group.
B.   a jazz group.
C.   a marching ensemble
D.   a rock group.
Question #11
John Philip Sousa was famous as a composer of
A.   symphonies.
B.   marches.
C.   string quartets.
D.   piano trios.
Question #12
A jazz band is normally made up of:
A.   woodwind instruments.
B.   brass instruments.
C.   percussion instruments, brass instruments and woodwind instruments.
D.   percussion 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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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.   it was improvised
B.   No answer text provided.
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.   choir
B.   chorus
C.   ensemble
Question #21
How many instrumentalists would you expect to find in a chamber group?
A.   Between 2 and 12
B.   Between 20 and 30
C.   Only 1
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.   two violins, a viola, and a cello
C.   violin, viola, cello and double bass
Question #24
A concert band differs from a symphony orchestra in that it lacks a:
A.   brass section
B.   string section
C.   percussion section
Question #25
Which of the following would you NOT expect to hear in a jazz band?
A.   saxophone
B.   oboe
C.   guitar

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