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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
"white" tone
B.
All possible answers.
C.
quarter tones
D.
Sprechstimme
Question #2
Composer Henry Cowell’s innovations include
A.
microtonal instruments.
B.
the creation of the prepared piano.
C.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
D.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
Question #3
George Crumb is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
traditionalist
B.
symphonic
C.
nationalist
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.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
B.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
C.
phrases end in a downward melodic line
D.
sudden fortissimo chords
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.
George Crumb
C.
Harry Partch
D.
Henry Cowell
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.
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.
aleatoric
B.
unprepared
C.
clustered
D.
microtonal
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.
a synthesizer.
B.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
C.
an African drumming ensemble.
D.
a mariachi band.
Question #13
Sonatas and Interludes is written for
A.
percussion ensemble.
B.
electronic media.
C.
pre-recorded tape.
D.
prepared piano.
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.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
B.
sound like rain.
C.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
D.
reflect the dawning sun.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
an Academy Award
B.
the Pulitzer Prize
C.
the Prix de Rome
D.
a Grammy
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
Henry Cowell
B.
John Cage
C.
Harry Partch
D.
George Crumb
Question #18
Which does NOT describe the prepared piano?
A.
percussive effects
B.
thumping, nonpitched sounds
C.
microtonal tuning
D.
various objects inserted between the strings
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.
two violins, flute, and piano
B.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
C.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
D.
violin, viola, and cello
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