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

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