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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
All possible answers.
B.
quarter tones
C.
Sprechstimme
D.
"white" tone
Question #2
Composer Henry Cowell’s innovations include
A.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
B.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
C.
microtonal instruments.
D.
the creation of the prepared piano.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
traditionalist
B.
avant-garde
C.
symphonic
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.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
B.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
C.
sudden fortissimo chords
D.
phrases end in a downward melodic line
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.
Harry Partch
C.
George Crumb
D.
Henry Cowell
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
English
B.
Spanish
C.
French
D.
German
Question #9
In what way is John Cage’s 4’33" unusual?
A.
It is written for toy piano.
B.
Vegetables are used as instruments.
C.
It is meant to be performed on instruments designed by Partch.
D.
There is no musical content
Question #10
John Cage experimented with chance, or _______, music.
A.
microtonal
B.
clustered
C.
unprepared
D.
aleatoric
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
All possible answers.
B.
non-Western scales.
C.
the opposition between music and noise.
D.
the role of silence in music
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
B.
an African drumming ensemble.
C.
a mariachi band.
D.
a synthesizer.
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.
symphonic
B.
nationalist
C.
avant-garde
D.
traditionalist
Question #15
The prevalent rhythm in Crumb’s Caballito negro is meant to
A.
sound like rain.
B.
reflect the dawning sun.
C.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
D.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
an Academy Award
B.
the Pulitzer Prize
C.
a Grammy
D.
the Prix de Rome
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
George Crumb
B.
John Cage
C.
Harry Partch
D.
Henry Cowell
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
B.
various objects inserted between the strings
C.
percussive effects
D.
microtonal tuning
Question #19
Which extended technique does Caballito negro require of the piccolo player?
A.
multiphonics
B.
harmonics
C.
circular breathing
D.
flutter-tonguing
Question #20
Which instruments accompany the voice in Crumb’s Caballito negro?
A.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
B.
two violins, flute, and piano
C.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
D.
violin, viola, and cello
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