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