Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Module 1 Listening Exam

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Question #1
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. Which example is built on a major scale? Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #2
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. Which example is built on a minor scale? Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #3
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. Which example uses complex, syncopated rhythms? Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #4
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. Which example uses simple, "straight" rhythms? Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #5
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. The form of the ________ is simple binary (A-A-B-B). Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #6
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. The form of the ________ is longer, with more repeated sections. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #7
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example is in duple meter. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #8
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example is in triple meter. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
B.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
Question #9
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example has a simple homophonic texture, focused on melody. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #10
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example has a more complex texture, with emphasis on bass. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #11
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example is performed on a piano. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #12
Listen to these two keyboard dances, composed in different eras, and answer the question below. This example is performed on a harpsichord. Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook) Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
A.   Minuet (Anna Magdelena Notebook)
B.   Joplin: Pine Apple Rag
Question #13
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Melody: melody prominent Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #14
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Melody: melody sometimes obscured Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
B.   Haydn: Military Symphony
Question #15
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Harmony: highly dissonant Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #16
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Harmony: predominantly consonant Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
B.   Haydn: Military Symphony
Question #17
  
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #18
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Timbre: changing instrumental timbres Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #19
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Range: wide-ranging lines Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #20
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Range: moderate-ranging lines Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #21
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Movement: regular, duple meter Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #22
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Movement: irregular or mixed meter Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
B.   Haydn: Military Symphony
Question #23
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Expression: highly dramatic Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
B.   Haydn: Military Symphony
Question #24
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Now, compare two orchestral works from divergent eras, the Classical period and the late-Twentieth century, to see if you can identify the elements that make them sound so different. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Expression: moderately dramatic Haydn: Military Symphony Catan: Interlde from Rappaccini's Daughter
A.   Haydn: Military Symphony
B.   Catan: Interlude from Rappaccini's Daughter
Question #25
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Movement: non-metric and free China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   China: In a Mountain Path
B.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
Question #26
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Movement: regular meter China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   China: In a Mountain Path
B.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
Question #27
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Melody: tuneful focus on melody China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   China: In a Mountain Path
B.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
Question #28
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Melody: short melodic ideas China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
B.   China: In a Mountain Path
Question #29
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Timbre: struck strings only China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
B.   China: In a Mountain Path
Question #30
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Timbre: bowed and struck strings China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
B.   China: In a Mountain Path
Question #31
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Expression: uses tremolo China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
B.   China: In a Mountain Path
Question #32
We can compare how the elements of music make up a particular style change from one historical era to the next. Let's listen to two non-Western works from different parts of the world and see what elements make up their style. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Expression: uses sliding between pitches China: In a Mountain Path Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
A.   China: In a Mountain Path
B.   Iran: Avaz of Bayate Esfahan
Question #33
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Highly regular movement Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   If I Had a Hammer
B.   Amazing Grace
Question #34
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Free, improvised movement Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   If I Had a Hammer
B.   Amazing Grace
Question #35
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Voice and guitar Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #36
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Voice and piano Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #37
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Duple meter Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #38
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Triple meter Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #39
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Secular Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #40
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Sacred Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer
Question #41
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Heavy vibrato Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   If I Had a Hammer
B.   Amazing Grace
Question #42
Listen to these two traditional works. Choose the work best described by the style trait below. Call and response Amazing Grace If I Had a Hammer
A.   Amazing Grace
B.   If I Had a Hammer

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