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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.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
B.
microtonal instruments.
C.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
D.
the creation of the prepared piano.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
traditionalist
B.
nationalist
C.
symphonic
D.
avant-garde
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.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
B.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
C.
phrases end in a downward melodic line
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.
John Cage
B.
George Crumb
C.
Harry Partch
D.
Henry Cowell
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.
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.
clustered
B.
aleatoric
C.
microtonal
D.
unprepared
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.
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.
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.
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.
sound like rain.
D.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
the Prix de Rome
B.
the Pulitzer Prize
C.
a Grammy
D.
an Academy Award
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
Harry Partch
B.
John Cage
C.
George Crumb
D.
Henry Cowell
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
B.
various objects inserted between the strings
C.
microtonal tuning
D.
percussive effects
Question #19
Which extended technique does Caballito negro require of the piccolo player?
A.
circular breathing
B.
multiphonics
C.
harmonics
D.
flutter-tonguing
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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