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1
This is an example of a nocturne.
True
False
2
In what musical era was Chopin composing?
Romantic
Classical
Baroque
Modern
3
Which of the following is true regarding Chopin's Polonaises?
They are sweet, little "ditties"
They are basically the same as mazurkas
They are often played in a fast tempo
His composition style evolved over time
4
Which of the following is NOT a dance miniature?
Mazurka
Etude
Polonaise
Waltz
5
Which of the following is "the most Polish" of dances?
Polonaise
Waltz
Gigue
Mazurka
6
According to the Chopin Institute, which genre requires the most "technical fluency & artistic maturity"?
Waltz
Polonaise
Etude
Impromptu
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This Etude is best for practicing:
left-hand chromatic scales
left-hand broken chords
right-hand broken chords
right-hand chromatic scales
8
Chopin was born in which country?
Sweden
Poland
Russia
Hungary
9
Where did Chopin live in his adult years?
Austria
Germany
Poland
France
10
"Concert Waltzes" such as this, usually finish with what?
the performer's fingers cramping
a concluding cadence
a bang
a virtuosic coda
11
Polish mazurkas are usually in which meter?
Quadruple Meter
Irregular Meter
Triple Meter
Duple meter
12
Before Chopin, Etudes were a piano-teaching tool.
True
False
13
Which words best describe his quintessential piano style?
Loud and raucous
Simpering & pathetic
Soft & delicate
Wild and on-fire
14
Which statement best describes Chopin's mazurkas?
Quotes melodic material directly from traditional mazurka tunes.
Utilises only folk mazurka rhythms
Composes strictly in traditional tonalities
Often draws from all 3 traditional Polish mazurka dances
15
A Nocturne is a piece based on the song of a bird.
False
True
16
Chopin's waltzes were influenced by both Polish and Austrian folk traditions.
True
False
17
Which instrument is Chopin best known for (as a composer and performer)?
Piano
Harpsichord
Cello
Clavichord
18
Chopin wrote 18 Polonaises
True
False
19
This is an example of a nocturne.
False
True
20
Chopin's Impromptus are often longer than his Nocturnes.
True
False
21
How did Chopin pay homage to his home country in his music?
Use of folk music characteristics
Named after famous folk heroes
Depicted natural wonders of his home country
Use of folk legends
22
The piano Nocturne genre was invented by Chopin
True
False
23
Which best describes the features of a nocturne?
a tuneful, ornamented melody shared between both hands
broken chords in the left hand and block chords in the right
a tuneful, ornamented melody in the right hand, chords in the left
broken chords in the right hand against a bass line melody
24
To really understand Chopin's Polonaises,
one must understand Polish history
one must memorize the music
one must learn to dance
one must be able sing them in solfa
25
Chopin did not enjoy playing in large concert halls.
False
True
