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MUS 150 Art of Listening
Final Exam
Name ______________________________
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I. Listening Skill For each excerpt, answer the following questions.
Excerpt One: - Vivaldi "Spring" First Movement
1. Regarding the element of timbre, which of the following applies to this excerpt?
a. happy
b. orchestra with violin solo
c. steady beat
d. medium fast e. medium loud
2. Regarding the tempo, which of the following applies to this excerpt?
a. happy
b. orchestra with violin solo
c. high sounds d. medium fast e. medium loud
3. Regarding the element of dynamics, which of the following applies to this excerpt?
a. happy
b. orchestra with violin solo
c. dark d. medium fast e. medium loud
4. This work has an extra-musical idea, as given in the title. This “story” is called ____________ music.
a. groove
b. happy
c. program
d. absolute
e. infinite
5. This “song” sounds complete in itself, but is part of a larger composition. This song is considered a(n):
fragment
b. motive
c. annex
d. movement
e. subito
6. How can this work be thought of from the perspective of absolute music?
a. happy b. orchestra with violin solo c. nature illustrated d. progression of seasons
7. Which of the following is NOT illustrated in the music for this example?
a. the breeze
b. a thunderstorm
c. birds
d. a brook
e. drama and story
e. snow
8. This type of work (which features an instrumental soloist with an orchestra) is called a(n):
a. song
b. symphony
c. concerto
d. opera
e. text painting
9. The performing ensemble consists primarily of which instrumental type:
a. woodwinds b. brass
c. vocal
d. keyboard
e. string
10. The person playing the solo sections along with the soloist is called the:
a. conductor b. concierge
c. conduit
d. concertmaster
e. constant
Excerpt Two: - Handel "Hallelujah Chrorus" from Messiah
11. The texture in the section, "For The Lord God omnipotent reigneth" is:
A. Monophonic. B. Homophonic. C. Polyphonic. D. Arhythmic. E. Subito
12. Another word for the answer to No. 1 is:
A. Classic.
B. Dynamic.
C. Unison.
D. Romantic.
E. Subito
13. The language being sung is:
A. Italian.
B. German.
C. French.
D. English.
E. Latin
14. ”Four beats in the measure" is a description of the element of : A. Pitch.
B. Dynamics.
C. Duration.
D. Timbre
E. Harmony
15. ”Forte" is a description of the element of:
A. Pitch.
B. Dynamics.
C. Duration.
D. Timbre
E. Harmony
16. ”SATB chorus and orchestra" is a description of the element of: A. Pitch.
B. Dynamics.
C. Duration.
D. Timbre
E. Harmony
17. Since the notes being used in this selection all sound good together, we can assume this song is in a:
A. Rhythm.
B. Groove.
C. Movement. D. Key.
E. Singer
18. We listened to this selection as an example of how the ___________ can change in a song. A. Pitch.
B. Rhythm.
C. Key. D. Texture.
E. Lyrics
Excerpt Three: University of Valley Forge Guitar Ensemble: Crazy Train
19. The instrument used at the beginning of the performance is called a:
A. Shotput.
B. Macarena.
C. Chupacabra. D. Vibra-slap.
E. Weeping willow
20. This is a recording of an ensemble of:
A. Violins.
B. Guitars.
C. Clarinets.
D. Brass.
E. Percussion
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21. Since the notes being used in this selection all sound good together, we can assume this song is in a:
A. Rhythm.
B. Groove.
C. Movement. D. Key.
E. Singer
22. The texture at the very beginning of this excerpt is:
A. Monophonic. B. Homophonic. C. Polyphonic. D. Arhythmic. E. Subito
Excerpt Four: Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto for Mandolin, First Movement
23. Regarding the element of duration, which of the following applies to this excerpt?
a. happy
b. orchestra with violin solo
c. steady beat
d. conductor
e. medium loud
24. This type of work (which features an instrumental soloist with an orchestra) is called a(n):
a. song
b. symphony
c. concerto
d. opera
e. text painting
25. This composition has a total of __________ movements:
a. one
b. two
c. three
d. four
e. five
26. This type of work features which instrument as the soloist?
a. saxophone
b. trumpet
c. pianoforte
d. bassoon
e. mandolin
27. Since this composition doesn’t have a story associated with it, it is considered ______________ music.
a. groove
b. happy
c. program
d. absolute
e. infinite
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II. Multiple Choice
28. Which of the following is the most common scenario for the elements in a piece of music?
a. meter in 4, homophonic texture, built around a central key
b. meter in 3, homophonic texture, not built around a central key
c. meter in 4, monophonic texture, built around a central key
d. meter in 3, monophonic texture, built around a central key
e. meter in 4, polyphonic texture, not built around a central key
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29. When listening to music, the “home sound” with a common center of stability is called the:
a. meter
b. key
c. measure
d. tempo
e. dynamic
30. Tempo is a term which refers to the ______________
a. melody
b. dynamic level c. speed of the beats
d. sound of the instruments
31. What is the "crowning achievement" of Western music?
a. timbre
b. polyphonic texture
c. video production
d. rhythm
e. composer
e. scales
32. The terms "consonance" and "dissonance" refer to:
a. stability and instability of a harmony
b. dynamic level of a chord
c. the speed of the beats
d. how many pitches are being played simultaneously
e. music that is written down
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33. The structure of a musical work is said to be its:
a. pianissimo
b. dynamics
c. form
d. melody
e. beat
34. A ______ is a resting place in music, and may be either temporary (incomplete) or permanent (complete).
a. pitch
b. cadence
c. rhythm
d. dynamic
e. mezzo soprano
35. Which of the following textures refers to "one melody with some type of accompaniment"?
a. monophonic b. heterophonic c. homophonic d. polyphonic e. hooked-on-phonic
36. The _______ of a musical work is usually grouped in 2s, 3s OR 4s.
a. interval
b. pitch
c. meter
d. dynamics
e. cadence
37. The term forte means:
a. strong or loud
b. silent
c. fast
d. high pitch
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38. The steady underlying pulse that occurs in a piece of music is called the:
a. beat
b. pitch
c. timbre
d. dynamic
e. conjunct interval
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39. The proper name for the piano is the:
a. tempo piano
b. sonata piano
c. piano forte
d. pianissimo
e. mezzo piano
40. When you see an orchestra perform, you will see synchronized movements of each the bowed string
sections. The decision for which direction the bow should move for every note of a composition is made by:
a. conductor
b. composer
c. individual violinist
d. concertmaster e. rock, paper, scissors
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41. The words "long" and "short" refer to which of the following terms?
a. pitch
b. rhythm
c. dynamics
d. timbre
e. motive
42. The words "loud" and "soft" refer to which of the following terms?
a. pitch
b. rhythm
c. dynamics
d. timbre
e. motive
43. The words "high" and "low" refer to which of the following terms?
a. pitch
b. rhythm
c. dynamics
d. timbre
e. motive
44. What is another name for monophonic texture?
a. harmony
b. chord
c. unison
d. contrast
e. disjunct
45. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Concertmaster?
a. tuning up the orchestra
b. deciding on the bowings for the violin section
c. playing any passages written for solo violin
d. assuming the responsibility of conducting the performance if the conductor is unable
e. changing the notes in the orchestra's parts to suit his or her taste
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46. Which of the following is not specifically an element or property of music?
a. duration
b. soprano
c. pitch
d. dynamics
e. timbre
47. Which of the following terms is a series of pitches played one at a time to form a logical idea?
a. melody
b. sound quality/tone color
c. tempo
d. chord
e. harmony
48. In any piece of music, the beat will always be played by the:
a. drums
b. bass c. cymbals
d. violins
e. it might not be played at all
49. Which of the following is not required to fit our definition of music?
a. time
b. organization
c. singing
d. sound
50 The term "crescendo" means to gradually get:
a. louder
b. faster
c. higher in pitch
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d. softer
e. slower
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III. Matching
51. ________
Beat
A. To gradually get softer
52. ________
concertmaster
B. How the beats are grouped (usually 2, 3, or 4)
53. ________
Harmony
C. A pattern of shorts and longs
54. ________
polyphonic
D.
55. ________
key
E. Resting place; temporary or permanent
56. ________
decrescendo
F.
57. ________
Piano
G. Steady pulse occurring in a musical work
58. ________
Cadence
H. Central or "home" sound
59. ________
forte
I. two or more simultaneous melodies
60. ________
tempo
J. Strong or Loud
61. ________
Rhythm
K. One unaccompanied melody / Unison
62. ________
monophonic
L. the first chair first violin in an orchestra
63. ________
meter
M. Two or more pitches (not melodies) played at once
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Speed of the beats
Soft
IV. Classic or Romantic
Place a C or an R in the blank to indicate which category is described for each statement.
64. _______
Phrases are balanced and symmetrical.
65. _______
Form is present, but modifications are made if the work requires.
66. _______
Harmonies can be jarring, abrupt, or dissonant for dramatic purposes.
67. _______
Harmony is clear, crisp, and often “basic”.
68. _______
Emotions are less evident, the work progresses in a detached manner.
69. _______
It is the hope of the artist to emotionally engage the audience.
70. _______
Phrase lengths may be uneven if the work calls for it.
71. _______
Form is clearly outlined, and the work carefully follows it.
71. _______
The artwork is more “generic”, and not as much a statement from the artist.
73. _______
The artwork is a direct communication from the artist, and reaches out to you.
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BONUS:
On the answer sheet, choose one of the following topics and write an essay-style answer.
1.
The life of Richard Wagner
2.
The story being told in Vivaldi’s Spring concerto
3.
The significance of John Cage’s 4’33” to you
4.
The greatest piece of music ever written
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V. True or False. Indicate if each statement is true or false. *BONUS - change each false statement to make it
read true.
74. ____ "Repetition, Variation, and Contrast" are terms used when studying the TIMBRE of a work.
75. ____ A "romantic" sensibility stresses an awareness of form and balance.
76. ____ The texture of a musical work will always remain constant all the way through.
77. ______ The proper name of the instrument in front of the classroom is the piano.
78. ____ Monophonic texture contains harmony.
79. ____ When you hear a piece of music, timbre might not necessarily be present.
80. _____ A shorter string length will produce a lower pitch than a longer string length.
81. ______The most common meter you will encounter in music is five.
82. ____ Beethoven composed the melody for the Ride of the Valkyries.
83. ____ The timbre of a work may be described as loud or soft, fast or slow.
84. ____ Art music of the “masters” like Mozart and Beethoven does not center around a key.
85. ______ The concertmaster is expected to improvise during a performance.
86. ______ An orchestra contains mostly electronic instruments.
87. ________ A symphony is a work for an instrumental soloist with an orchestra.
88. ________ “The Seasons” is a set of operas that contains a total of one movement.
89.
________ Music that is composed as “program” music cannot be interpreted as “absolute” music.
90.
________ The synchronized bowings in the violin section are predetermined by the conductor.
91.
________ The individual parts of a concerto (the “chapters”) are called concertmasters.
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