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1
Which of the following is about a pagan ritual in which a young girl dances herself to death as a sacrifice?
the rite of spring
the firebird
pierrot lunaire
Appalachian spring
2
which of the following was the leading composer of impressionist music?
Aaron Copland
John Cage
Claude Debussy
Arnold Schoenberg
3
Which of the following art movements tried to capture the way objects or scenes looked at a moment's glance?
Expressionism
Dadaism
Cubism
Impressionism
4
Which of the following types of art has a fractured, dislocated appearance?
Impressionism
Expressionism
Dadaism
Cubism
5
which of the following composers was a leader of the expressionist movement?
Claude Debussy
Arnold Schoenberg
Aaron Copland
Bela Bartok
6
all of the following can be found in impressionist paintings EXCEPT
small dabs of paint
brilliant white background
strong emphasizing (contour) lines
Short, quick brush strokes
7
This artwork is an example of
non-objective art
Impressionism
Expressionism
dadaism
8
Which of the following art movements looked to non-western cultures for inspiration?
Primitivism
Cubism
Dadaism
Expressionism
9
Which challenged the very notion of the meaning of art by displaying ordinary objects in museums?
non-objective artists
dadaists
cubist
impressionists
10
Which of the followings is considered to be an example of primitivism?
pierrot lunaire
prelude of the afternoon of a faun
the firebird
the rite of spring
11
who is widely regarded was the leading American composer of the 20th century?
Bela Bartok
Arnold Schoenberg
Aaron Copland
Claude Debussy
12
which of the following types of artists tried to capture the visual effects of sunlight reflecting off of objects?
dadaists
Expressionists
cubists
Impressionists
13
Which of the following types of art has no recognizable subject matter?
Cubism
expressionism
dadaism
Non-objective art
14
Why did expressionists painters despise impressionist painters?
because they didn't show the world as it really was:ugly, harsh and painful
because their paintings lacked clarity
because their technique was imprecise
because their works were ugly and distorted
15
This artwork is an example of:
Dadaism
Impressionism
Cubism
Expressionism
16
Appalachian Spring was written for which dancer?
Anna Pavlova
Martha Graham
Isadora Duncan
Gelsey Kirkland
17
This artwork is an example of
Impressionism
expressionism
non-objective art
dadaism
18
What was the name of Stravinsky's first ballet score?
the rite of spring
pierrot lunaire
the firebird
prelude to the afternoon of a faun
19
which of the following types of artists promoted the "aesthetic of the ugly"
expressionists
cubists
impressionists
dadaists
20
How did Copland make 20th century compositional devices more palatable to modern audiences?
he sued them sparingly
he put them in the extreme low register where they were barely audible
he combined them with the familiar elements of jazz, hymns, and folk tunes
all of the above
21
Which of the following does Stravinsky use to avoid tyranny of the barline?
all of the above
irregular accents
frequent changes of meter
syncopation
22
Which of the following types of artists used harsh, ugly sounds and distorted images to make their point?
Dadaists
Expressionists
Cubists
Impressionists
23
which of the following are associated with impressionist paintings?
dramatic
emotional intensity
deep sense of meaning
none of the above
24
what is a percussive orchestra?
a technique where melodic instruments played strong accents and sounds
an orchestra with twice as many percussionists as normal
none of the above
an orchestra that plays with a loud, strident sound
25
what musical device does Stravinsky use to give his music a driving force?
long, winding melodies
none of the above
polychords
ostinato
26
a dissonant chord in which two triads are combined together is called a:
polychord
double triad
multiphonic
tritone
27
Which of the following is true of 20th century artists?
all of the above
they questions traditional values and beliefs and approaches to art
they experimented with bold, radical new styles
they turned away from the styles of their predecessors
28
despite his interest is music, Stravinsky's parents insisted that he study was subject in college?
mathematics
law
business
medicine
29
What did art critics object to Claude Monet's painting
Impression: Sunrise?
Because the emotions expressed were too strong
because the figures were ugly and distorted
Because it lacked clarity and precise detail
because the figures were fractured and fragmented
30
This artwork is an example of
dadaism
Impressionism
primitivism
non-objective art
31
Which of the following artists know known for expressing negative emotions?
Dadaists
Cubists
Impressionists
Expressionists
32
Which of the following were de-emphasized in Debussy's music?
form
all of the above
rhythm
melody
33
Why did Copland change his style in the late 1930s?
he wanted to write music that was more serious and intellectual
he wanted his music to appeal to a wider audience
he was influenced by WWII and wanted music to reflect pain and suffering
he wanted to invent a new style of composition
34
in the twelve-tone system of composition, which is true?
the tonic and dominant are the most important pitches
the most important pitches are determined by a game of chance
all of the pitches are of equal importance
the first six notes of the chromatic scale are most important
35
which of the following works is based on a story about the joys and anxieties of pioneer life?
prelude to the afternoon of a faun
Appalachian spring
rodeo
the firebird
36
Which of the following describes Debussy's melodies?
long, meandering lines with no sense of direction
1 and 2
short, melodic fragments
symmetrical melodies with a clear sense of direction
37
Which of the following is about an evil, green-taloned Kasha who turns any man who enters his garden into stone?
Appalachian spring
the rite of spring
prelude to the afternoon of a faun
the firebird
38
Which statement best describes the rhythm in Debussy's music?
vague and unmetered with no strong sense of pulse
strong, irregular pulse with many accents
strong, regular pulse
weak, regular pulse
39
Which of the following is true?
Debussy chose chords primarily for their function rather than sound
Debussy chose chords primarily for their sound rather than function
40
How long did it take to prepare
The Rite of Spring
for performance?
six months
eight months
one year
two years
41
which of the following ballets is based on a story about puppets who come to life?
prelude to the afternoon of a faun
Petroushka
the firebird
the rite of spring
42
Who was the great Russian impresario who hired Stravinsky to orchestrate a piece of music for the Russian ballet?
Mikhail Glinka
Sergei Diaghilev
Vaslav Nijinsky
Ivan Pokrovsky
43
Which of the following pieces is an example of expressionist music?
pierrot lunaire
the rite of spring
Appalachian spring
prelude of the afternoon of a faun
44
Which of the following caused a riot during the first performance?
Appalachian spring
the firebird
pierott lunaire
the rite of spring
45
All of the following occurred during the 20th century except :
the threat of nuclear annihilation
The Civil War
The Great Depression
World War I and II
46
This artwork is an example of
expressionism
non-objective art
dadaism
impressionism
47
What was Stravinsky's father's occupation?
opera singer
doctor
teacher
lawyer
48
This artwork is an example of
non-objective art
expressionism
Impressionism
dadaism
49
composers of the 20th century used all of the following techniques to avoid "tyranny of the barline" EXCEPT
accents on the downbeats
displacing the downbeat with syncopation
using an irregular patter of rhythm
use of silence on downbeats
50
a vocal technique where the pitches of notes are approximately notated but the rhythm is precisely notated is called
Spasshaft
Spezzato
Sprechstimme
Sprechgesang
51
Which of the following were emphasized in Debussy's music?
rhythm
tone color
all of the above
melody
52
Which of the following is an example of impressionist music?
The rite of spring
prelude to the afternoon of a faun
pierrot lunaire
Appalachian spring
