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Q: Many of the bands in the second British invasion (1980s) used electronic technology and often featured ______. A. outlandish costumes B. saxophone solos C. female singers D. psychedelic light shows

Q: The Beatles's influence on American rock music may be seen through later performers' use of _______. A. "classical" and nonwestern instruments B. new electronic effects C. unconventional scales, chord progressions, and rhythms D. All answers are correct.

Q: ______________ is described as a type of soul music that blended rhythm and blues with popular music. A. Country and western B. Gospel C. Rhythm and blues D. Motown

Q: Alan Freed is best remembered as the person who did what? A. Became the first successful rock singing star B. Criticized rock as decadent and immoral C. Led the first successful rock group D. Popularized the term rock and roll

Q: In the 1950's it was customary to have white performers record songs already released by black performers. This practice was called _______. A. dubbing B. copying C. covering D. stealing

Q: The first big hit of the earliest leading rock and roll group was _______. A. A Day in the Life B. Blowing in the Wind C. Rock Around the Clock D. Blackboard Jungle

Q: A folklike, guitar-based style associated with rural white Americans is known as ______. A. country and western B. soul C. rhythm and blues D. Motown

Q: An African American dance music that fused blues, jazz, and gospel styles is known as _______. A. country and western B. rock C. rhythm and blues D. disco

Q: Early rock grew mainly out of __________, a dance music of African Americans that fused blues, jazz, and gospel styles. A. rhythm and blues B. disco C. fusion D. Motown

Q: How has rock been defined? A. As a folklike guitar-based style associated with rural white Americans B. As an African-American dance music that fused blues, jazz, and gospel styles C. As s vocal music with a hard, driving beat, often featuring electric guitar accompaniment and heavily amplified sound D. As a blend of rhythm and blues and popular music

Q: Which of the following statements is true about the 2002 film, Hero? A. The score blends elements of traditional Chinese and western Classical music. B. Tan Dun composed the score. C. The music for the films male heroes is played on a violin with its original strings replaced by silk strings used in a sanxian, a traditional Chinese instrument. D. All of the answers are correct.

Q: ________ gained international fame for his film score of Ang Lees Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), which earned him an Oscar and Grammy in 2001. A. Danny Elfman B. Jerry Goldstein C. Toru Takemitsu D. Tan Dun

Q: The score for Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone was composed by _______. A. John Williams B. Tan Dun C. Bernard Hermann D. James Horner

Q: John Williams composed the score for which of the following films? A. E.T. the Extraterrestrial B. Star Wars C. All the answers are correct. D. Indiana Jones

Q: Which of the following illustrates the use of leitmotif in a film? A. The "shark theme" in Jaws B. The eerie string effects in The Matrix C. The ostinatos featured in Vertigo D. All of the answers are correct

Q: The idea of musical themes for characters (leitmotifs) was developed by which nineteenth-century composer? A. Debussy B. Brahms C. Mozart D. Wagner

Q: Since the 1960's most film music is composed by _______. A. dead white European males B. studio staff composers C. freelance composers D. directors and actors

Q: Movie soundtracks can contain _______. A. original music and previously existing compositions B. original music and the director's comments C. sound effects and previously existing compositions D. director's comments and actors' comments

Q: The dramatic importance of dance throughout West Side Story is illustrated through Bernstein's frequent use of _______. A. ensemble dances B. instrumental interludes intended only for dancing C. dance and singing simultaneously D. dance in important scenes

Q: The Latin atmosphere heard in "America" from West Side Story is achieved through the use of such South American instruments as _______. A. claves, guiro, and guitar B. marachas, tambourine, and guitar C. bongos, congas, and claves D. guitar, claves, and marachas

Q: In West Side Story the song "America" is given a Hispanic flavor with the use of alternations between _______. A. very fast and slower tempos B. vocalist and different groups of percussion instruments C. 6/8 and 3/4 meter D. loud and soft dynamics

Q: In West Side Story the introduction to "America" is based on a type of Puerto Rican song and dance music known as _______. A. Malambo B. Huapango C. Seis D. Samba

Q: The lyrics for West Side Story were written by _______. A. Oscar Hammerstein II B. Stephen Sondheim C. Jerome Robbins D. Leonard Bernstein

Q: West Side Story contains _______. A. a conventional range of popular styles B. an unprecedented fusion of song and drama with electrifying violent choreography C. less music than the average Broadway show D. All answers are correct.

Q: In West Side Story, the two star-crossed lovers are _______. A. Anthony and Cleopatra B. Tristan and Isolde C. Tony and Maria D. Bernardo and Jess

Q: The musical loosely based on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet is _______. A. West Side Story B. Sweeney Todd C. Cats D. On Your Toes

Q: Which of the following musicals is not by Leonard Bernstein? A. West Side Story B. Wonderful Town C. On the Town D. Cats

Q: Leonard Bernstein was influenced, particularly in his ballets, by _______. A. Delibes and Tchaikovsky B. Stravinsky and Copland C. Bach and Handel D. Verdi and Wagner

Q: In addition to his famous musicals, Leonard Bernstein also wrote successful _______. A. ballets B. choral works C. symphonies D. All answers are correct.

Q: The composer, conductor, and pianist who began his spectacular career as substitute conductor of the New York Philharmonic on only a few hours' notice was _______. A. Richard Rodgers B. Cole Porter C. Steven Sondheim D. Leonard Bernstein

Q: Leonard Bernstein was a well-known _______. A. composer of orchestral and vocal works B. author-lecturer C. conductor D. All answers are correct.

Q: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, the ballet used in the climax of On Your Toes, was choreographed by _______. A. Stephen Sondheim B. Mikhail Baryshnikov C. George Balanchine D. Agnes de Mille

Q: Some of the composers who contributed to the creation of the golden era of American musical theater were ______. A. William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan B. George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Richard Rodgers, and Frank Loesser C. Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi, and Richard Wagner D. Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Q: A golden era of American musical theater was created from about _______. A. 1776-1820 B. 1850-1875 C. 1920-1960 D. 1980 to the present

Q: William S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were the writers of _______. A. Oklahoma! B. Sunday in the Park with George C. The Mikado D. Sweeney Todd

Q: Which of the following is not true of the American musical? A. The songs in a musical generally have an introductory section (verse) and a main section (chorus) in AABA form. B. Shows originally produced as musicals are sometimes later performed in opera houses and recorded by opera singers. C. The composer of a musical normally writes the lyrics as well as composes and orchestrates the music. D. Songs in musicals tend to be narrower in pitch range than operatic arias.

Q: The main section of a musical theater song is called the _______. A. chorus B. verse C. release D. All answers are correct.

Q: Generally, musicals are in _____ act(s). A. one B. two C. three D. four

Q: Songs in musicals are often in ______ form. A. 12-bar blues B. 32-bar AABA C. 24-bar ABA D. 16-bar AB

Q: The introductory section of a musical theater song is called the _______. A. chorus B. verse C. introduction D. vaudeville

Q: During the first two decades of the twentieth century there were about _____ vaudeville theaters in the United States A. 1,000 B. 10,000 C. 100 thousand D. 1 million

Q: Which of the following is not a source of the American musical? A. The revue B. The minstrel show C. Operetta D. Vaudeville

Q: A _________ is a type of theater that fuses a dramatic script, acting, and spoken dialogue with music, singing, and dancing. A. vaudeville show B. song cycle C. musical comedy D. revue

Q: The musical life of New Orleans at the beginning of the twentieth century included _______. A. opera and chamber music B. sacred music C. marching and dance bands D. All answers are correct.

Q: Storyville, the main home of early jazz, was a famous New Orleans ______. A. concert hall B. red-light district C. sports arena D. dance hall

Q: The most famous blues singer of the 1920s, known as the "empress of the blues," was ______. A. Bessie Smith B. Lil Hardin C. Gertrude "Ma" Rainey D. Ella Fitzgerald

Q: The chord progression usually used in the blues involves only three basic chords: tonic, dominant, and ______. A. supertonic B. mediant C. subdominant D. submediant

Q: Blues music is usually written in ________ time. A. 4/4 B. 3/4 C. 6/8 D. 2/4

Q: The blues ______. A. usually follow a 12-bar pattern as a basis for improvisation B. can be happy or sad, fast or slow C. may be vocal or instrumental D. All answers are correct.

Q: The poetic and musical form of the blues was popularized in the early years of the twentieth century through the publication of Memphis Blues and St. Louis Blues, composed by ______. A. Bessie Smith B. Louis Armstrong C. William C. Handy D. King Oliver

Q: Which of the following categories of black folk music is not considered one of the sources for the blues? A. The field hollers of slaves B. Gospel C. Spirituals D. Work songs

Q: Maple Leaf Rag was named ______. A. as a tribute to Canada, where Joplin was well received B. after the saloon in Sedalia, Missouri, where Joplin worked C. for the town where Joplin's publisher lived D. in celebration of the budding trees of springtime

Q: Treemonisha is a(n) _______________ by Scott Joplin. A. opera B. ballet C. piano rag D. march Feedback: Treemonisha is an opera by Scott Joplin, composed after he moved to New York. Although never successfully produced during his lifetime, the work has recently been revived and praised.

Q: 14. Which of the following statements is not true? A. King Oliver is generally acknowledged the "king of ragtime." B. Ragtime is a style of syncopated piano music that was popular from the 1890s to about 1915. C. When playing ragtime, the pianist's right hand plays a highly syncopated melody while the left hand maintains a steady beat. D. Ragtime music is generally in duple meter and is performed at a moderate march tempo.

Q: Which of the following statements is not true? A. Scott Joplin composed the Maple Leaf Rag as a tribute to the saloon in Sedalia, Missouri, where he worked as a pianist. B. Although the forms derive from European marches and dances, the rhythms of ragtime are rooted in African American folk music. C. Scott Joplin's opera Treemonisha was a great success at its first performance in 1915. D. Scott Joplin was trained in "classical" music and wrote a ballet and two operas as well as many piano rags.

Q: Ragtime is _______. A. a style of composed piano music B. performed at a moderate march tempo C. generally in duple meter D. All answers are correct.

Q: Ragtime's legacy for jazz includes ______. A. syncopations B. march form C. irregular rhythms D. All answers are correct.

Q: Ragtime flourished in the United States ______. A. just before the Civil War B. from the 1860s to about 1890 C. from the 1890s to about 1915 D. between the two world wars

Q: In jazz, each statement of the basic harmonic pattern or melody is called a ______. A. riff B. phrase C. chorus D. verse

Q: Jazz performers sometimes "bend" tones to ______. A. heighten expressivity B. take a rest while performing C. give another performer a chance at a solo D. follow the conductor's directions

Q: The rhythm section of a jazz ensemble usually does not include the ______. A. banjo/guitar B. piano C. vibraphone D. percussion

Q: The backbone of a jazz ensemble is its ______. A. director B. brass section C. rhythm section D. clarinet section

Q: The immediate sources of jazz include ______. A. the American band tradition B. the blues C. ragtime D. All answers are correct.

Q: When a voice is answered by an instrument, or when one instrument (or group of instruments) is answered by a chorus, the pattern is referred to as ______. A. jazz B. call and response C. polyphonic texture D. calling the beat

Q: Although jazz began in bars and brothels, it is now considered ______. A. an outdated form of music B. an American art form C. an avant-garde experiment D. a form of orchestral music

Q: Which of the following jazz elements is not derived from West African traditions? A. Sophisticated harmonies B. Complex rhythms C. Percussive sounds D. Strongly emphasized improvisation

Q: Which of the following composers was not influenced by jazz? A. Maurice Ravel B. Darius Milhaud C. Aaron Copland D. Arnold Schoenberg

Q: The bebop musician who spearheaded developments in cool jazz and then jazz rock is ______. Miles Davis B. Dizzy Gillespie C. Thelonious Monk D. Charlie Parker

Q: Which of the following is not a characteristic of fusion? A. The percussion section is smaller than in earlier jazz. B. Rock rhythms and tone colors are combined with the jazz musician's improvisation. C. The group typically includes acoustic instruments along with synthesizers, guitar, and bass. D. Acoustic instruments are often used with electric attachments that expand the range of tonal effects.

Q: John Coltrane's use of drones and unusual scales may be explained by his ______. A. lack of formal training B. deep interest in Indian and Arabic music C. limited playing technique D. All answers are correct.

Q: Who were the leading figures in the free jazz movement? A. Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk B. Dave Brubeck and Lennie Tristano C. Joe Zawinul and Wayne Shorter D. John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman

Q: 53. Which of the following statements is not true? A. The jazz style that was related to bop but was far more calm and relaxed in character was called "cool jazz" in contrast to the "hot jazz" of an earlier era. B. Free jazz, like earlier styles, was based on traditional forms and established chord patterns. C. Jazz rock, or fusion, combines the jazz musician's improvisatory approach with rock rhythms and tone colors. D. The percussion section of a fusion combo often includes instruments from Africa, Latin America, or India.

Q: Which of the following is not associated with cool jazz? A. Ornette Coleman B. Lennie Tristano C. Stan Getz D. Miles Davis

Q: Cool jazz emerged ______. A. between 1924 and 1935 B. between 1935 and 1945 C. during the late 1940s and early 50s D. in the 1960s

Q: Cool jazz ______. A. was related to bop but was calmer and more relaxed in character B. consisted of short pieces freely improvised C. used traditional jazz instrumental combinations D. All answers are correct.

Q: A style of music that blends "classical" music with jazz, as exemplified by Gunther Schuller and others, is known as ______. A. free jazz B. fusion C. third stream D. reggae

Q: The following can be said about free jazz. A. It disregarded regular forms and established chord patterns. B. It can be compared to chance music. C. It began in the early 1960s. D. All answers are correct.

Q: A bebop performance generally began and ended with ______. A. a statement of the main theme by one or two soloists in unison B. a statement of the main theme by the whole combo in unison C. improvisational sections by the soloists D. free sections by the rhythm instruments to set the beat and tempo

Q: One of the greatest of all jazz improvisers and a towering figure among bebop musicians was the saxophonist _______. A. Charlie Parker B. Thelonious Monk C. Buddy Rich D. Dizzy Gillespie

Q: A typical bebop group might include ______. A. two lead guitars, bass guitar, and drums B. fourteen to fifteen musicians, grouped into three basic sections C. a saxophone, a trumpet, and a rhythm section of piano, bass, and percussion D. a cornet, a clarinet, a trombone, and a rhythm section of piano, bass, guitar, and percussion