RCM Music History 1 - Review Questions: Set 1

Question 1

Which of these is featured in the second theme group of the 4th movement of "Quinten" Quartet?

Accepted Answer

Abrupt dynamic changes, Descending double-stops and leaps in the first violin

Question 2

Identify the term: scales in which the pattern of whole and half steps is different from normal

Accepted Answer

Modal scales

Question 3

What are the performing forces of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik?

Accepted Answer

Double string quartet, with optional double bass, Double string quartet, often played by a string orchestra

Question 4

Key of Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, movement 2

Accepted Answer

C major

Question 5

A unique chord progression (I-III-V-I) is found at the conclusion of this piece. Name it.

Accepted Answer

Polonaise in A-flat major, op. 53

Question 6

Which definition best describes the Viennese School?

Accepted Answer

The musical style forged by Classical composers in Vienna

Question 7

What is the form of the third movement of La Primavera?

Accepted Answer

Ritornello form

Question 8

Which composer/genre combination is correct for the work Harold in Italy?

Accepted Answer

Berlioz, program symphony

Question 9

Which era(s) does the idea of chromaticism belong to?

Accepted Answer

Modern, Romantic

Question 10

Which of the following is true about Claude Debussy?

Accepted Answer

Employed as a piano teacher for Nadezdha von Meck

Question 11

Which of the following exemplifies an characteristic of Romanticism?

Accepted Answer

Puccini's use of exoticism in Madama Butterfly, The subject matter of Symphonie fantastique

Question 12

Which movement of Symphony No. 5 features a rocket theme?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 13

What is the predominant rhythm of a French Overture?

Accepted Answer

double-dotted, dotted

Question 14

Which characters sing in "America" from West Side Story?

Accepted Answer

Rosalia, Anita

Question 15

Which of the following is an opera seria by Mozart?

Accepted Answer

Idomeneo

Question 16

Identify the composer who was not born in Austria.

Accepted Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 17

What is a correct definition of recitativo secco?

Accepted Answer

A speech-like style of singing, supported only by continuo

Question 18

Identify the genre of Erlkönig.

Accepted Answer

Lied

Question 19

Which poetic images are associated with the first movement of La Primavera?

Accepted Answer

Murmuring streams are caressed by gentle breezes, Birds celebrate with festive song

Question 20

What is the genre of Suite bergamasque?

Accepted Answer

Solo piano work

Question 21

Which of Igor Stravinsky's style period features more reflective works with reduced forces?

Accepted Answer

Transitional Years

Question 22

What is the formal structure of a French Overture?

Accepted Answer

AAB, A (repeated) B

Question 23

Choose the best definition for symphonic poem.

Accepted Answer

A one-movement, freeform work with nonmusical associations

Question 24

Which character in Madama Butterfly is a spinto soprano?

Accepted Answer

Cio-Cio-San (Butterfly)

Question 25

Which of the following are compositions of Ludwig van Beethoven?

Accepted Answer

Eroica, Fidelio

RCM Music History 1 - Review Questions: Set 1

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RCM Music History 1 - Review Questions: Set 1

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