Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021 » Chapter 17 Listening Quiz

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Question #1
The overall texture of this excerpt is:
A.   heterophonic
B.   monophonic
C.   polyphonic
D.   homophonic
Question #2
Which of the following best describes the meter in the Choral fantasia?
A.   without a strong pulse
B.   slow and dreary
C.   lilting and dancelike
D.   insistent and marchlike
Question #3
Which best describes the ensemble performing the Chorale fantasia?
A.   soprano and alto voices with orchestra
B.   soloists with basso continuo
C.   a cappella choir
D.   chorus with orchestra
Question #4
Which voice is singing a melody with longer notes in this excerpt?
A.   soprano
B.   bass
C.   alto
D.   tenor
Question #5
The instrumental section that returns throughout this excerpt is called a(n):
A.   ritornello
B.   da capo
C.   solo
D.   chorus

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