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. The introduction to the work is played by the pit orchestra, and Bernstein creates a tense atmosphere at the beginning. What musical ideas does he use to create this tension?

long, lyrical melodic lines correct incorrect

short, accented notes played loudly correct incorrect

ostinato rhythmic pattern correct incorrect

soft, swing rhythms correct incorrect

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. When Tony and Maria first sing the "Tonight" melody, it sounds:

lyrical and soaring correct incorrect

tense and articulated correct incorrect

somber and sad correct incorrect

seductive correct incorrect

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. When different members of a show all sing different lyrics and melodies simultaneously, we call this:

a chorus correct incorrect

a fugue correct incorrect

an ensemble correct incorrect

an aria correct incorrect

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. When Anita sings her verse of the song, the character of the song changes. Which word most closely describes the style of her verse?

demanding correct incorrect

seductive correct incorrect

somber correct incorrect

angry correct incorrect

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. What is the voice range of Maria?

soprano correct incorrect

alto correct incorrect

tenor correct incorrect

bass correct incorrect

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. What meter is the song in?

duple correct incorrect

triple correct incorrect

quadruple correct incorrect

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. The gang members sing challenges to one another in "Tonight." What kind of music does Bernstein use to create the tense and challenging feel?

lyrical four-part harmonies correct incorrect

soft, long phrases correct incorrect

short, loud, accented bursts of lyrics and music correct incorrect

None of the above matches their musical style. correct incorrect

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. At what timing does the climactic chorus of the song begin?

3:19 correct incorrect

2:53 correct incorrect

1:25 correct incorrect

2:40 correct incorrect