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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.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
B.
microtonal instruments.
C.
the creation of the prepared piano.
D.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
avant-garde
B.
nationalist
C.
traditionalist
D.
symphonic
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.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
C.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
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.
Harry Partch
B.
George Crumb
C.
Henry Cowell
D.
John Cage
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
Spanish
B.
German
C.
English
D.
French
Question #9
In what way is John Cage’s 4’33" unusual?
A.
Vegetables are used as instruments.
B.
It is meant to be performed on instruments designed by Partch.
C.
There is no musical content
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.
All possible answers.
C.
non-Western scales.
D.
the role of silence in music
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
a mariachi band.
B.
an African drumming ensemble.
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.
traditionalist
B.
avant-garde
C.
symphonic
D.
nationalist
Question #15
The prevalent rhythm in Crumb’s Caballito negro is meant to
A.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
B.
sound like rain.
C.
reflect the dawning sun.
D.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
a Grammy
B.
an Academy Award
C.
the Prix de Rome
D.
the Pulitzer Prize
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
Henry Cowell
B.
Harry Partch
C.
John Cage
D.
George Crumb
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
percussive effects
B.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
C.
various objects inserted between the strings
D.
microtonal tuning
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.
two violins, flute, and piano
B.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
C.
violin, viola, and cello
D.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
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