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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
"white" tone
B.
Sprechstimme
C.
quarter tones
D.
All possible answers.
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.
avant-garde
C.
nationalist
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.
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.
Henry Cowell
C.
George Crumb
D.
Harry Partch
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
German
B.
Spanish
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.
microtonal
C.
aleatoric
D.
unprepared
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
non-Western scales.
B.
the role of silence in music
C.
the opposition between music and noise.
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.
electronic media.
B.
percussion ensemble.
C.
pre-recorded tape.
D.
prepared piano.
Question #14
John Cage is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
symphonic
B.
avant-garde
C.
nationalist
D.
traditionalist
Question #15
The prevalent rhythm in Crumb’s Caballito negro is meant to
A.
reflect the dawning sun.
B.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
C.
sound like rain.
D.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
a Grammy
B.
the Pulitzer Prize
C.
an Academy Award
D.
the Prix de Rome
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
John Cage
B.
Henry Cowell
C.
George Crumb
D.
Harry Partch
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.
harmonics
B.
multiphonics
C.
circular breathing
D.
flutter-tonguing
Question #20
Which instruments accompany the voice in Crumb’s Caballito negro?
A.
violin, viola, and cello
B.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
C.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
D.
two violins, flute, and piano
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