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OCR AoS2: Combined Mega Quiz
OCR AoS2: Combined Mega Quiz
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What is a concerto grosso?
A composition for a group of soloists accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a soloist accompanied by another soloist
A composition for a singer accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra
2
Romantic music has a wide dynamic range. What does this symbol mean?
sforzando - a sudden loud accent
pianississimo - very, very soft
crescendo - gradually get louder
fortississimo - very, very loud
3
What are the key dates of the Baroque period?
1750-1820
1600-1750
1910-Present
1820-1910
4
Which of the following is NOT a musical benefit brought about by the introduction of the piano?
Ability to change tempo
Ability to graduate between piano and forte
Ability to play staccato and legato
5
What is a concerto?
A composition for a group of soloists accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a soloist accompanied by another soloist
A composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a singer accompanied by an orchestra
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What was the usual tempo of the second movement in a Classical concerto?
Slow
Fast
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Baroque harmonies are often complex.
False
True
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Romantic concertos never change tempo within a single movement.
True
False
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What was the predominant texture in the Classical period?
Monophonic
Melody and Accompaniment
Heterophonic
Polyphonic
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What was the usual tempo of the first movement in a Classical concerto?
Slow
Fast
11
What is a concerto?
A composition for a group of soloists accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a singer accompanied by an orchestra
A composition for a soloist accompanied by another soloist
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What are the group of soloists in a concerto grosso called?
concertino
ripieno
13
Most Baroque orchestral textures are best described as...
monophonic
polyphonic
melody and accompaniment
homophonic
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What are the orchestra in a concerto grosso called?
concertino
ripieno
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit gained from the development of the Romantic piano?
Bigger dynamic range
More sharps and flats
More powerful pedals
A range of just over 7 octaves
16
What was the usual tempo of the third movement in a Classical concerto?
Slow
Fast
17
Which of the following best describes the tonality of Baroque music?
atonal
tonal
modal
chromatic
18
How many movements did the vast majority of Classical concertos have?
3
2
4
1
19
Romantic music has a wide dynamic range. What does this symbol mean?
crescendo - gradually get louder
pianississimo - very, very soft
fortississimo - very, very loud
sforzando - a sudden loud accent
20
Which of the following terms does NOT describe dynamics in the Classical period?
diminuendos
gradation
terraced
crescendos
21
Baroque melodies are decorative, meaning composers used lots of...
notes
ornaments
chords
tinsel
22
Romantic music has a wide dynamic range. What does this symbol mean?
pianississimo - very, very soft
sforzando - a sudden loud accent
crescendo - gradually get louder
fortississimo - very, very loud
23
Which of the following terms does NOT describe Classical melodies?
Question and Answer
Clear
Balanced Phrases
Decorative
