Final Exam Review pt. 2

Question 1

A work for soloist and orchestra

Accepted Answer

Concerto

Question 2

Which Romantic composer wrote the 18 hour opera cycle titled The Ring Cycle?

Accepted Answer

Richard Wagner

Question 3

What famous Baroque composers death marks the beginning of the Classical period?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 4

Patriotic feelings and principles; marked by a feeling of superiority over other countries

Accepted Answer

Nationalism

Question 5

What important instrument was developed into its modern form during the Romantic period?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 6

Who is considered the first Impressionist composer?

Accepted Answer

Claude Debussy

Question 7

What does "en plein air" mean?

Accepted Answer

Painting outside

Question 8

A dramatic work that is acted on stage with costumes and scenery with singing throughout

Accepted Answer

Opera

Question 9

Which of these is a characteristic of Impressionist music?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Question 11

Which of these is a characteristic of Romantic music

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 12

Which of these composers is known for continuing to compose even though he had gone deaf?

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 13

Recurring theme throughout a composition, associated with a particular person or idea

Accepted Answer

Leitmotif

Question 14

What was the main contribution of the Industrial Revolution to the art world?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturing of paint

Question 15

What years did the Classical period span?

Accepted Answer

1750 - 1830

Question 16

Which of these is not a characteristic of Impressionism?

Accepted Answer

Painted indoors in a studio

Question 17

Which of these is not a characteristic of Classical music?

Accepted Answer

Heavy use of ornamentation

Question 18

Characterized by the attempt to represent subject matter truthfully and realistically

Accepted Answer

Realism

Question 19

When did the Romantic period span?

Accepted Answer

1830 - 1910

Question 20

During the Classical period, _____ was the center of artistic and musical growth

Accepted Answer

Vienna

Questions 20