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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
Sprechstimme
B.
quarter tones
C.
All possible answers.
D.
"white" tone
Question #2
Composer Henry Cowell’s innovations include
A.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
B.
microtonal instruments.
C.
the creation of the prepared piano.
D.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
nationalist
B.
symphonic
C.
traditionalist
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.
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.
John Cage
B.
Henry Cowell
C.
Harry Partch
D.
George Crumb
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
Spanish
B.
German
C.
French
D.
English
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.
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.
unprepared
C.
microtonal
D.
aleatoric
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
the role of silence in music
B.
All possible answers.
C.
non-Western scales.
D.
the opposition between music and noise.
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
a mariachi band.
B.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
C.
a synthesizer.
D.
an African drumming ensemble.
Question #13
Sonatas and Interludes is written for
A.
prepared piano.
B.
electronic media.
C.
pre-recorded tape.
D.
percussion ensemble.
Question #14
John Cage is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
avant-garde
B.
traditionalist
C.
symphonic
D.
nationalist
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 Prix de Rome
B.
a Grammy
C.
an Academy Award
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.
George Crumb
D.
John Cage
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.
harmonics
B.
multiphonics
C.
flutter-tonguing
D.
circular breathing
Question #20
Which instruments accompany the voice in Crumb’s Caballito negro?
A.
violin, viola, and cello
B.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
C.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
D.
two violins, flute, and piano
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