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.   alto, soprano, bass, tenor
B.   bass, tenor, alto, soprano
C.   soprano, alto, tenor, bass
Question #3
In earlier eras in Western music, young boys were used to sing which vocal ranges?
A.   soprano and alto
B.   tenor and baritone
C.   baritone and bass
Question #4
Which vocal range was often featured as a soloist in early opera?
A.   tenor
B.   bass
C.   baritone
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.   orchestra.
B.   chamber ensemble.
C.   chorus.
D.   band.
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 room in which the music is being performed
B.   the room in which the music is being performed
C.   the forms of the movements
D.   the number of players on each part
Question #9
Approximately two-thirds of a symphony orchestra consists of:
A.   strings.
B.   percussion.
C.   woodwinds.
D.   brass.
Question #10
The term band refers to:
A.   a jazz group.
B.   a marching ensemble
C.   a marching ensemble, a jazz group and a rock group.
D.   a rock group.
Question #11
John Philip Sousa was famous as a composer of
A.   string quartets.
B.   marches.
C.   symphonies.
D.   piano trios.
Question #12
A jazz band is normally made up of:
A.   woodwind instruments.
B.   percussion instruments.
C.   brass instruments.
D.   percussion instruments, brass instruments and 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.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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
The term orchestra can be applied to various musical ensembles around the world.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
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 performed without instrumental accompaniment
B.   it was improvised
C.   it was performed by men only
D.   No answer text provided.
Question #20
A smaller specialized vocal ensemble is known as a:
A.   chorus
B.   ensemble
C.   choir
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.   violin, viola, cello and double bass
B.   3 violins and viola
C.   two violins, a viola, and a cello
Question #24
A concert band differs from a symphony orchestra in that it lacks a:
A.   string section
B.   percussion 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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