AOS3: Bernard Herrmann 'The Murder'

Question 1

In section B, the upper strings play alternating pizzicato and arco chords on the first beat of the bar.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Which of the following musical features is added to the repeat of the upper strings notes in section A?

Accepted Answer

Glissando

Question 3

But which do they play first: Pizzicato or arco?

Accepted Answer

Arco

Question 4

How would you describe the structure of 'The Murder'?

Accepted Answer

AB

Question 5

In the last few bars of 'The Murder' the harmonic interval of a ____ is heard between the cello and double bass.

Accepted Answer

Diminished 5th (tritone)

Question 6

Section B of 'The Murder' features which of the following instruments more prominently?

Accepted Answer

Cello and double bass (lower strings)

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the way in which the string instruments are played in section A?

Accepted Answer

Down bow

Question 8

The string instruments in 'The Murder' are muted (con sordino).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

How would you describe the melodic movement of the cellos and double basses in section B?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic

Question 10

Which of the following instruments enters first (at an incredibly high pitch)?

Accepted Answer

Violin

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