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