DCMA SP2021 Exam 4A

Question 1

This 21st century movement, lead by Andy Warhol draws themes from modern urban life, comic strips, and commercial ads.

Accepted Answer

pop art

Question 2

The artistic trends of the early 20th century are best described as a continuation of Romantic ideals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

All of the following are musicals by Rodgers and Hammerstein, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

West Side Story

Question 4

All 19th century musical styles disappeared from concert halls during the 20th century.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

All of the following describe rock-and-roll, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

emerged in the 1930's

Question 6

The emphasis on rhythm brough the ___ section of the orchestra into greater prominence.

Accepted Answer

percussion

Question 7

Music that is performed on screen and is part of the drama itself is called ___.

Accepted Answer

source music

Question 8

___ was probably the most important music development during the mid-20th century

Accepted Answer

the refinement of recording and playback technology

Question 9

Jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong's nickname was

Accepted Answer

Satchmo

Question 10

Avante-garde artists sought to distinguish themselves from traditional "high culture."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which 21st century movement is best associated with the composer John Cage?

Accepted Answer

chance music

Question 12

The synthesizer is a keyboard instrument capable of ___.

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 13

The concept of art was rejected by ____.

Accepted Answer

Dadism

Question 14

Which of the following popular American music styles has its roots in African American music?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 15

All of the following describe Chuck Berry's "Roll Over Beethoven" EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

lyrics mention Bach & Chopin

Question 16

Billy Strayhorn's "Take the A Train" is a jazz song that refers to a NYC subway line.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 17

Radio underwent enormous growth during the 1920's.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

All of the following characteristics describe vaudeville, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

often performed in rural America

Question 19

The simultaneous use of several rhythm patterns is called

Accepted Answer

polyrhythm

Question 20

"The Phantom of the Opera" is a musical by Andrew Lloyd Weber.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

Which American city is considered the birthplace of Jazz?

Accepted Answer

New Orleans

Question 22

How many lines are in a verse of the blues?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 23

In Star Wars, the "Imperial March" is a leitmotif that describes the character

Accepted Answer

Darth Vader

Question 24

All of the following describe "West Side Story" EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

takes place in Boston

Question 25

The rock opera "Rent" was inspired by the Romantic Era opera "La Boheme."

Accepted Answer

True

Question 26

All of the following film scores were composed by John Williams, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Jurassic Park

DCMA SP2021 Exam 4A

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DCMA SP2021 Exam 4A

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