Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 18 Listening Quiz

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Question #1
Which instrument family is heard dominantly in this excerpt?
A.   string
B.   woodwind
C.   percussion
D.   brass
Question #2
Which term best describes the elaborate melodies on words like "rejoice?"
A.   minor tonality
B.   monophonic
C.   vibrato
D.   melismatic
Question #3
What is the vocal range of the singer in this excerpt?
A.   soprano
B.   alto
C.   bass
D.   tenor
Question #4
This middle section of the aria:
A.   repeats the same music as the first section.
B.   makes a shift to a minor tonality.
C.   remains in the same key as the first.
D.   is in a new major key.
Question #5
How does this third section of the aria differ from the first section?
A.   The instrumental ritornello is omitted.
B.   It is entirely composed of new melodic material not heard previously.
C.   It is highly embellished.
D.   Trumpets are added for additional effect.
Question #6
Which best describes the performing forces in this work?
A.   chorus and string orchestra
B.   full chorus and orchestra
C.   a cappella chorus
D.   chamber choir and orchestra
Question #7
What best describes the texture when the voices enter in the opening section singing "Hallelujah?"
A.   homorhythmic
B.   melismatic
C.   conjunct
D.   consonant
Question #8
What best describes the texture when the voices enter in the opening section singing "Hallelujah?"
A.   melismatic
B.   consonant
C.   homorhythmic
D.   polyphonic

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