20th Century Test A

Neo-Classical music would stress:

The record was the earliest form of recording technology.

Which of the following instruments were favored by the impressionists?

The mixing of two or more tonalities creates:

The original melody of a tone row would contain __ notes.

Writing a given section of melody backwards is called retrograde.

Neo-classicists prefer smaller orchestras.

He (#11) pioneered the use of a particular way of writing music. It is referred to as:

Which group of composers uses recorded sound on tape rather than using notes on a staff?

Composers of the avant-garde strive to creare beautiful, pleasing melodies that are consonant.

Impressionists primarily create absolute music.

One of Gershwin's most famous works is a jazz opera called Porgy and Bess.

Rock & Roll music was intended for the older generation, it did not appeal to the youth.

"Experimental" would best describe the music of the:

Which style of rock often uses acoustic insturments and jazz chords? (The Eagles and Chicago both fit this category).

Atonal music is very popular with concert audiences.

Who was called the "Dean of American Music" and used many old folks songs in his music?

In impressionist painting, there is an emphasis on color; In impressionist music, this translates to an interest in:

Impressionism is considered to be a ____ movement.

Harmony based on the interval of a 4th rather than 3rds would be:

Who is the most important neo-classicist? (In fact, the most important composer of the entire 20th century.)

Music classified as aleatory (chance music) cannot be recreated live. It is always different.

Who is the "Father of Expressionism"?

The first African American record label was known as Motown.

The expressionist technique of "half singing/half speaking" is called:

Music that does not have a tonic (is not tonal) is called:

Music written by this method (#12) would be:

Which American composer is noted for bringing jazz to the orchestra?

Between the 1920's and 1980's most people consumed music via:

Which of the following is an impressionist composer?