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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
Sprechstimme
B.
quarter tones
C.
"white" tone
D.
All possible answers.
Question #2
Composer Henry Cowell’s innovations include
A.
the creation of the prepared piano.
B.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
C.
microtonal instruments.
D.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
symphonic
B.
avant-garde
C.
traditionalist
D.
nationalist
Question #4
Henry Cowell is known for combining Asian instruments with traditional Western ensembles.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #5
How does Crumb depict the images of death in Caballito negro?
A.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
B.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
C.
sudden fortissimo chords
D.
phrases end in a downward melodic line
Question #6
In Caballito negro, the singer is asked to whinny like a horse.
A.
FALSE
B.
TRUE
Question #7
In the 1920s, which composer developed a scale of forty-three microtones to the octave?
A.
John Cage
B.
George Crumb
C.
Harry Partch
D.
Henry Cowell
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
German
B.
English
C.
Spanish
D.
French
Question #9
In what way is John Cage’s 4’33" unusual?
A.
There is no musical content
B.
It is meant to be performed on instruments designed by Partch.
C.
Vegetables are used as instruments.
D.
It is written for toy piano.
Question #10
John Cage experimented with chance, or _______, music.
A.
unprepared
B.
clustered
C.
microtonal
D.
aleatoric
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
the opposition between music and noise.
B.
non-Western scales.
C.
the role of silence in music
D.
All possible answers.
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
a mariachi band.
B.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
C.
an African drumming ensemble.
D.
a synthesizer.
Question #13
Sonatas and Interludes is written for
A.
prepared piano.
B.
pre-recorded tape.
C.
electronic media.
D.
percussion ensemble.
Question #14
John Cage is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
nationalist
B.
avant-garde
C.
traditionalist
D.
symphonic
Question #15
The prevalent rhythm in Crumb’s Caballito negro is meant to
A.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
B.
reflect the dawning sun.
C.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
D.
sound like rain.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
the Prix de Rome
B.
a Grammy
C.
the Pulitzer Prize
D.
an Academy Award
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
George Crumb
B.
John Cage
C.
Harry Partch
D.
Henry Cowell
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
microtonal tuning
B.
percussive effects
C.
various objects inserted between the strings
D.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
Question #19
Which extended technique does Caballito negro require of the piccolo player?
A.
flutter-tonguing
B.
circular breathing
C.
multiphonics
D.
harmonics
Question #20
Which instruments accompany the voice in Crumb’s Caballito negro?
A.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
B.
violin, viola, and cello
C.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
D.
two violins, flute, and piano
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