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Question #1
In his madrigals, George Crumb explores which of the following?
A.
quarter tones
B.
All possible answers.
C.
Sprechstimme
D.
"white" tone
Question #2
Composer Henry Cowell’s innovations include
A.
microtonal instruments.
B.
adapting African instruments to fit a new tuning system.
C.
tone clusters and plucking of the piano strings.
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.
phrases end in a downward melodic line
B.
ritardandos at the ends of phrases
C.
sudden fortissimo chords
D.
uncharacteristic consonance in otherwise dissonant sections
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.
Henry Cowell
D.
Harry Partch
Question #8
In what language is George Crumb’s Caballito negro sung?
A.
Spanish
B.
French
C.
German
D.
English
Question #9
In what way is John Cage’s 4’33" unusual?
A.
Vegetables are used as instruments.
B.
It is meant to be performed on instruments designed by Partch.
C.
There is no musical content
D.
It is written for toy piano.
Question #10
John Cage experimented with chance, or _______, music.
A.
unprepared
B.
aleatoric
C.
microtonal
D.
clustered
Question #11
John Cage’s interests included
A.
the opposition between music and noise.
B.
the role of silence in music
C.
All possible answers.
D.
non-Western scales.
Question #12
The piano required in Sonatas and Interludes simulates
A.
a mariachi band.
B.
sounds of the Javanese gamelan.
C.
an African drumming ensemble.
D.
a synthesizer.
Question #13
Sonatas and Interludes is written for
A.
prepared piano.
B.
percussion ensemble.
C.
pre-recorded tape.
D.
electronic media.
Question #14
John Cage is considered to be a(n) ______ composer.
A.
nationalist
B.
traditionalist
C.
avant-garde
D.
symphonic
Question #15
The prevalent rhythm in Crumb’s Caballito negro is meant to
A.
replicate the dance rhythm of the son.
B.
reflect the dawning sun.
C.
sound like rain.
D.
emulate the sound of a galloping horse.
Question #16
What did George Crumb win in 1968?
A.
the Pulitzer Prize
B.
the Prix de Rome
C.
an Academy Award
D.
a Grammy
Question #17
Which composer adapted Indian and African instruments to fit a microtonal tuning system?
A.
John Cage
B.
Harry Partch
C.
Henry Cowell
D.
George Crumb
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.
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.
metallic percussion and flute or piccolo
C.
violin, viola, and cello
D.
violin, cello, clarinet, and piano
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