Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 23 Listening Quiz

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Question #1
The overall melodic contour of the main theme in this excerpt is best described as:
A.   dissonant
B.   disjunct
C.   consonant
D.   conjunct
Question #2
The highest-sounding woodwind featured in this excerpt is the:
A.   English horn
B.   French horn
C.   bassoon
D.   oboe
Question #3
What makes this symphony sound militaristic?
A.   brass and percussion instruments
B.   smooth, lyrical melody
C.   soft dynamics and major mode
D.   use of a popular military song
Question #4
What percussion instrument is NOT featured in this excerpt?
A.   timpani
B.   triangle
C.   bass drum
D.   chimes
Question #5
Which term best describes the tempo of this excerpt?
A.   vivace
B.   allegretto
C.   grave
D.   adagio

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