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

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

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