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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.
the creation of the prepared piano.
B.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
C.
microtonal instruments.
D.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
symphonic
B.
traditionalist
C.
avant-garde
D.
nationalist
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.
sudden fortissimo chords
B.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
C.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
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.
Spanish
B.
French
C.
English
D.
German
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.
Vegetables are used as instruments.
D.
It is meant to be performed on instruments designed by Partch.
Question #10
John Cage experimented with chance, or _______, music.
A.
unprepared
B.
clustered
C.
microtonal
D.
aleatoric
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
the role of silence in music
B.
non-Western scales.
C.
the opposition between music and noise.
D.
All possible answers.
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
a mariachi band.
B.
an African drumming ensemble.
C.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
D.
a synthesizer.
Question #13
Sonatas and Interludes is written for
A.
pre-recorded tape.
B.
prepared piano.
C.
electronic media.
D.
percussion ensemble.
Question #14
John Cage is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
avant-garde
B.
symphonic
C.
traditionalist
D.
nationalist
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.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
D.
sound like rain.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
a Grammy
B.
an Academy Award
C.
the Prix de Rome
D.
the Pulitzer Prize
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
George Crumb
B.
Henry Cowell
C.
Harry Partch
D.
John Cage
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
percussive effects
B.
microtonal tuning
C.
various objects inserted between the strings
D.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
Question #19
Which extended technique does Caballito negro require of the piccolo player?
A.
multiphonics
B.
circular breathing
C.
harmonics
D.
flutter-tonguing
Question #20
Which instruments accompany the voice in Crumb’s Caballito negro?
A.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
B.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
C.
violin, viola, and cello
D.
two violins, flute, and piano
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