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. Which statement about 20th century wind ensemble music is NOT true?

Production of wind ensemble music exploded in the 20th century. correct incorrect

The flute fell completely out of use in wind ensemble chamber music of the 20th century. correct incorrect

The most popular chamber wind ensembles are the brass quintet and woodwind quintet correct incorrect

Trombones and tubas are essential parts of the brass quintet. correct incorrect

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. In terms of structure, a sonata can either consist of ___ or ___.

A series of stylized dances based on the Baroque suite / One extended set of variations on a central theme correct incorrect

One movement with multiple sections / several movements of contrasting style and tempo correct incorrect

Three short movements / Two long movements correct incorrect

One extended movement in sonata form / One extended movement in rondo form correct incorrect

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. What is the instrument that plays the bass line in a trio sonata called?

Bassoon correct incorrect

Clavichord correct incorrect

Continuo correct incorrect

Cello correct incorrect

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. The equality of the piano and solo instrument in the Romantic duo sonata is similar to what other genre popular at the time?

Concerto correct incorrect

Symphony correct incorrect

Oratorio correct incorrect

Art song correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best response: "The sonata, which originated in Vienna during the 17th century, was performed in homes, courts, and churches."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the sonata originated in Italy, not Vienna. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the sonata originated in the Romantic era, not the 17th century. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the sonata was performed in public, outdoor venues, not any of the indoor venues listed. correct incorrect

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. Which movement from Corelli's Trio Sonata in B flat is described as being a quick dance with three beats for bar in a fugal style?

Prelude correct incorrect

Corrente correct incorrect

Grave correct incorrect

Rondo correct incorrect

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. In his Sonata in E flat, Op. 120, No. 2, Brahms uses changes of tempo and dynamics to accomplish what feature typical of the Romantic sonata?

A shift of mood throughout the course of the movement correct incorrect

Expression of a narrative program correct incorrect

Evocation of nationalistic feeling correct incorrect

Exploration of nontraditional tonal and rhythmic structures correct incorrect

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. In which venues could one historically hear instrumental chamber music?

Concert halls correct incorrect

Salon correct incorrect

Public spaces correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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. Which statement about Haydn's "Emperor String Quartet" is NOT true?

The piece is called the "Emperor String Quartet" because Haydn wrote it to honor the Turkish emperor, who made a state visit to Vienna in 1796. correct incorrect

The primary melody of the second movement was requested as a national anthem for Austria. correct incorrect

The main theme of the piece also serves as a popular Protestant hymn. correct incorrect

None of the above. correct incorrect

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. Mozart's ___, which he simply called a "serenade," is one of the most influential pieces in history, inspiring composers such as ___, Strauss, and Gounod.

flute concerto / John Williams correct incorrect

"Gran Partita" / Dvorak correct incorrect

only string quartet / Monteverdi correct incorrect

trio sonata / Handel correct incorrect

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. Which of the following is an example of non-traditional performance techniques in Higdono's Zaka?

The pianist plays on the strings inside the piano. correct incorrect

The violinists rap their bows on their music stands. correct incorrect

Several instruments use guitar picks to create percussive sounds. correct incorrect

The guitarist intentionally breaks the strings on the instrument. correct incorrect

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. Divertimentos, serenades, and partitas are examples of what?

Stylized dances used as movements in Baroque trio sonatas correct incorrect

Renaissance precursors to Baroque and Classical forms of chamber music correct incorrect

Different types of Romantic chamber music correct incorrect

Pieces of chamber music written for wind ensembles in the Classical era correct incorrect

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. Consider the following statement and choose the best response: "The term 'string quartet' refers both to an ensemble and a musical form; the ensemble typically includes two violins, one viola, and a cello, while the form is often in four movements that often imitate the traditional structure of the symphony."

The statement is true. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the term "string quartet" only refers to the ensemble, the form is called a "suite" or "etude." correct incorrect

The statement is false because the typical string quartet ensemble includes two violas, not two violins. correct incorrect

The statement is false because the typical string quartet form is in three movements similar to the concerto, not four. correct incorrect

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. The "trio sonata" genre derives its name from what characteristic?

The fact that it requires three instruments correct incorrect

Its three-movement structure correct incorrect

The fact that it has three lines of music in the score correct incorrect

Its three principal movements, which are varied and developed throughout correct incorrect

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. Which statement about Arcangelo Corelli is NOT true?

He composed and taught in Milan. correct incorrect

He was a prominent violinist. correct incorrect

He was one of the most important writers of Baroque sonatas. correct incorrect

He was a contemporary of Scarlatti and Vivaldi.
correct incorrect