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