Exam 4 Quiz #2

Which American city is known as the birthplace of jazz?

Music that is performed on screen, as part of the drama itself is called

Stravinsky is known for composing in all of these styles/genres, EXCEPT

'Roll Over Beethoven' was used to promote the idea that classical music was a threat to rock and roll.

Which of the following musicals is best associated with Rodgers and Hammerstein?

Who was one of the most innovative and misunderstood composers of the early 20th century?

All of the following film scores were composed by John Williams, EXCEPT:

Gershwin composed songs for both Broadway and Hollywood

The tune 'Simple Gifts' has its origins in Lutheran worship.

The 'Rite of Spring' opened in Paris in 1913 to

What style did Gershwin seek to expand into the cultivated sphere?

Bernstein's 'West Side Story' deals with rival gangs in San Francisco.

What was Stravinsky's nationality?

Rock and roll had little impact in terms of American societal issues.

Which musical genre incorporates elements of African, Western popular, and art music?

Who helped build a tradition of musical theatre in North America?

Which musical brought American history alive with memorable songs in a variety of popular styles?

George Gershwin grew up in Manhattan and got his start in the music business as a ____.

Besides Beethoven, which composer(s) does Chuck Berry reference in 'Roll Over Beethoven?'

'Take the A Train' was composed by Duke Ellington

Why is music important in motion pictures?

Guitar Hero is a

Which of the following characterizes Ive's music?

"R&B" is an abbreviation for the musical styles rock and bebop.

Louis Armstrong was also known as 'Jelly Roll'

Which was the MOST important music genre in the late 20th century?

A blues text is often set in A-B-A form

'Rite of Spring' reflects an interest in

Leonard Bernstein composed both popular and art music.

Which of the following is NOT a ballet by Aaron Copland?

Composers of musical often look to sophisticated literature as inspiration for their works.