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

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