Music History II: Explore the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th-Century Eras

Question 1

Which musical technique, developed during the Renaissance period, allowed composers to create complex vocal polyphony?

Accepted Answer

Canonical imitation

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Homophony

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Serialism

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Aleatoric music

Question 2

Which characteristics distinguish Classical music from the preceding Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Classical music emphasized clarity, simplicity, and homophonic textures.

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Classical music preserved Baroque's intricate textures and religious themes.

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Classical music retained Baroque's elaborate counterpoint and emotional expression.

Question 3

How did the Romantic era's focus on individuality and emotion influence music and its connection to other art forms?

Accepted Answer

Music became more expressive and less tied to specific texts or dances.

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Music became more structured and followed established rules.

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Music only depicted specific stories or scenes.

Question 4

How did technological advancements, such as electronic instruments and recording technologies, transform music in the 20th century?

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Technology expanded musical possibilities by introducing new sounds and control over music.

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Technology had a minor impact on music, mainly used for recording instead of creating.

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Electronic instruments and recording technologies mainly impacted popular music, not classical music.

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Technology negatively impacted music, leading to lower quality and a loss of traditional values.

Question 5

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the Baroque music period?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on homophony

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Use of continuo

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Ornate ornamentation

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Use of large ensembles

Question 6

Which composer is primarily associated with the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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George Frideric Handel

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Antonio Vivaldi

Question 7

Which composer is NOT associated with the Romantic period of music?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Frédéric Chopin

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Franz Schubert

Question 8

Which element is a defining characteristic of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Continuo

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Melody

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Large orchestras

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Improvisation

Question 9

Which characteristic best defines the musical style of the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on complex counterpoint and use of ornamentation

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Regular rhythm and predictable melodies

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Minimal dynamics and avoidance of chromaticism

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Polyphonic textures and emphasis on harmony

Question 10

Which musical form gained prominence during the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Lied

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Fugue

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Concerto

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Madrigal

Question 11

Arnold Schoenberg's music is characterized by the use of which technique?

Accepted Answer

Atonality and chromaticism

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Polyphony and complex counterpoint

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Minimalism and repeated patterns

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Aleatoric elements and improvisation

Question 12

Which fundamental characteristic describes Gregorian chant?

Accepted Answer

Monophonic melody with limited harmonic accompaniment

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Polyphonic texture with independent voices

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Emphasis on rhythmic complexity and syncopation

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Use of dissonance and chromaticism for emotional expression

Question 13

During the Baroque period, which instrument was commonly used as the primary accompaniment for operas?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Cello

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Piano

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Organ

Question 14

What is a defining characteristic of the Classical sonata form?

Accepted Answer

Presentation of contrasting themes and a recapitulation

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Development of themes through complex counterpoint

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Use of extended codas and improvisatory sections

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Absence of clear harmonic structure and tonal centers

Question 15

What was the primary function of the figured bass during the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

To notate the exact pitches to be played by the continuo

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To provide rhythmic support and maintain the tempo

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To create an independent melodic line

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To indicate the dynamics and articulation of the music

Question 16

Which element is generally NOT associated with the Romantic musical style?

Accepted Answer

Clear and concise musical forms

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Emotional expressiveness and dramatic intensity

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Use of dissonance and chromaticism for heightened effect

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Large-scale orchestral works and expanded ensembles

Question 17

A common characteristic of 20th-century atonal music is the:

Accepted Answer

Absence of a clear tonal center and traditional harmonic structures

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Use of regular and predictable rhythms

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Emphasis on simple and repetitive melodies

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Adherence to traditional musical forms and conventions

Question 18

Which composer epitomizes the Baroque period's distinctive style of elaborate ornamentation and complex polyphony?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Claude Debussy

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Igor Stravinsky

Question 19

The Classical period in music is renowned for its emphasis on:

Accepted Answer

Clarity, balance, and simplicity of form

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Emotional intensity and programmatic elements

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Extended use of dissonance and complex harmonies

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Experimental techniques and avant-garde aesthetics

Question 20

Which musical form, characterized by imitative counterpoint and development of a single melodic theme, is commonly associated with the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Fugue

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Concerto

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Sonata

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Symphony

Question 21

The Classical symphony typically consists of how many distinct movements?

Accepted Answer

4

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2

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3

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5

Question 22

The use of unconventional harmonies, irregular rhythms, and extended vocal techniques is a defining characteristic of which 20th-century musical style?

Accepted Answer

Expressionism

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Impressionism

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Neoclassicism

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Minimalism

Question 23

Who is widely recognized as the 'father of the symphony'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 24

Who among the following composers is known for pioneering atonalism and serialism?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schoenberg

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Igor Stravinsky

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Claude Debussy

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Béla Bartók

Question 25

What is the term for a musical composition that features a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Concerto

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Oratorio

Question 26

Which composer is associated with the early development and refinement of opera?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverdi

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George Handel

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Richard Wagner

Question 27

What is a distinctive feature of a fugue?

Accepted Answer

A polyphonic composition based on a recurring melodic theme

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A piece written exclusively in a major key

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A piece characterized by its use of complex harmonies

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A piece that incorporates elements of folk music

Question 28

Which of the following is a type of secular vocal music that flourished during the Renaissance era?

Accepted Answer

Madrigal

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Fugue

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Concerto

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Symphony

Question 29

What is the term for a musical style that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, marked by a departure from traditional tonal structures?

Accepted Answer

Modernism

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Romanticism

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Classical

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Impressionism

Question 30

Which composer is associated with the Impressionist movement?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Richard Wagner

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Franz Schubert

Question 31

Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Focus on homophonic texture

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Emphasis on counterpoint

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Use of ornamentation

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Use of large ensembles

Question 32

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of Classical Music'?

Accepted Answer

Joseph Haydn

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 33

Which of the following composers is NOT included in the core repertoire for the AP Music Theory exam?

Accepted Answer

Arnold Schoenberg

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Claude Debussy

Question 34

Which musical form typically features a main theme that returns after contrasting sections?

Accepted Answer

Rondo

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Fugue

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Sonata

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Symphony

Question 35

Which of the following instruments is commonly associated with Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Saxophone

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Electric guitar

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Synthesizer

Question 36

What is the term for the highest vocal range typically sung by women?

Accepted Answer

Soprano

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Alto

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Tenor

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Bass

Question 37

Which characteristic is most closely associated with the Baroque period of music?

Accepted Answer

Use of continuo

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Light and airy textures

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Emphasis on homophonic texture

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Employment of massive orchestral forces

Question 38

Which composer is NOT considered a representative of the Baroque period in Western classical music?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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George Frideric Handel

Question 39

Which Baroque composer was known for his mastery of the concerto form?

Accepted Answer

Antonio Vivaldi

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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George Frideric Handel

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Claudio Monteverdi

Question 40

What characteristic primarily defines the Classical period in music?

Accepted Answer

Clear and concise structural organization

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Emphasis on embellishments and ornamentation

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Exploration of chromatic harmonies

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Complex polyphonic textures

Question 41

What is the term for a large-scale orchestral work that portrays a specific programmatic narrative or depicts a literary or historical event?

Accepted Answer

Tone poem

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Symphony

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Concerto

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Cantata

Question 42

Which form is commonly used in Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Fugue

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Binary form

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Rondo form

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Sonata form

Question 43

Which element is central to the Classical style?

Accepted Answer

Homophonic texture

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Emphasis on intricate counterpoint

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Incorporation of improvisation

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Extensive ornamentation

Question 44

Identify the key characteristics that distinguish Baroque music from other musical eras.

Accepted Answer

Intricate polyphony, complex rhythms, and elaborate ornamentation

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Simplicity, clarity, and restraint with homophonic textures

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Focus on solo instruments with minimal vocal music

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Use of atonality and experimental harmonies

Question 45

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with the Romantic era musical style?

Accepted Answer

Strict adherence to traditional musical forms

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Emotional intensity

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Extensive use of chromaticism and dissonance

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Incorporation of programmatic elements

Question 46

Which characteristic is NOT associated with Romantic music?

Accepted Answer

Strict adherence to classical forms

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Heightened emotional expression

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Elaborate harmonies

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Use of programmatic elements

Question 47

Which characteristic is NOT a defining feature of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Primacy of melodic elements

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Ornate melodies

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Use of counterpoint

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Use of basso continuo

Question 48

How did societal changes, such as the rise of the middle class and the Enlightenment, shape musical genres and styles during the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

The middle class demanded new forms like symphonies and concertos.

Accepted Answer

The Enlightenment's focus on order influenced the structured Classical style.

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They had no significant impact.

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They had no effect on instrumentation.

Question 49

How did the evolving relationship between harmony and melody during the transition from Baroque to Classical music influence the overall texture and expressiveness of music during this period?

Accepted Answer

Melody assumed a more prominent role, leading to a more homophonic texture.

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Harmony became more independent, resulting in a thicker and more complex texture.

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The use of dissonance increased, leading to a more intense and dramatic texture.

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The use of counterpoint decreased, leading to a more simple and straightforward texture.

Question 50

Classical music is characterized by its:

Accepted Answer

Homophonic texture

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Polyphonic texture

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Polyrhythmic texture

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Atonal texture

Question 51

Which Romantic composer is associated with the use of the Leitmotif?

Accepted Answer

Richard Wagner

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Franz Schubert

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Frédéric Chopin

Question 52

Which 20th-century musical movement abandoned traditional tonality?

Accepted Answer

Serialism

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Impressionism

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Expressionism

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Minimalism

Question 53

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on simplicity

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Ornate ornamentation

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Use of continuo

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Complex counterpoint

Question 54

Which form is commonly used in Classical symphonies?

Accepted Answer

Sonata form

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Rondo form

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Theme and variations

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Fugue

Question 55

Who among the Romantic composers is known for their lyrical piano pieces?

Accepted Answer

Frédéric Chopin

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Robert Schumann

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Johannes Brahms

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Franz Liszt

Question 56

What is the technique used in 20th-century music to manipulate musical materials in a predetermined order?

Accepted Answer

Serialism

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Aleatoric

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Polytonality

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Microtonality

Question 57

Which Baroque composer is known for their dramatic operas?

Accepted Answer

George Handel

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Arcangelo Corelli

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Heinrich Schütz

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Jean-Baptiste Lully

Question 58

During the Baroque period, how did the introduction of music printing and publishing influence the spread and preservation of music?

Accepted Answer

It made music more widely available, reaching a larger audience and boosting its popularity.

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It lowered the quality of music due to increased commercialization.

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It replaced traditional methods of music transmission, such as oral tradition and improvisation.

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It had no significant impact on the dissemination or preservation of music.

Question 59

Which era of music is characterized by the prominent use of polyphony and ornamentation?

Accepted Answer

Baroque period

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Classical period

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Romantic period

Question 60

Who is widely recognized as the leading composer of the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Franz Schubert

Question 61

What was the revolutionary composition technique developed by Arnold Schoenberg called?

Accepted Answer

Twelve-tone technique

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Serialism

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Atonalism

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Avant-garde

Question 62

Which of the following is considered the first widely recognized opera?

Accepted Answer

Orfeo

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Dido and Aeneas

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The Marriage of Figaro

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Carmen

Question 63

Who is credited with inventing the modern piano?

Accepted Answer

Bartolomeo Cristofori

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Antonio Stradivari

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Johann Christian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 64

What is a key difference between a symphony and a concerto?

Accepted Answer

A symphony is an orchestral work without a soloist, while a concerto features a soloist

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A concerto is an orchestral work without a soloist, while a symphony features a soloist

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They are the same type of musical composition

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A symphony is a large-scale orchestral work, while a concerto is a smaller-scale work