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