Question 1

Minimalist music is rooted in the principle of repetition.

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Minimalist music involves repeating a small musical idea or motif with gradual variations and subtle changes over time. This creates a meditative and hypnotic effect on the listener.

Question 2

Most contemporary compositions have no melody.

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While some contemporary compositions may have less emphasis on a traditional melody or tonal center, many still include melodic elements or use alternative approaches to creating melody.

Question 3

William Schuman primarily writes for orchestra.

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William Schuman was an American composer known primarily for his works for orchestra.

Question 4

Lou Harrison attempted to mimic the complexity of Ives' music in his own works.

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Lou Harrison was influenced by Charles Ives and admired his work, but he did not attempt to mimic the complexity of Ives' music. Instead, Harrison developed his own unique style, incorporating elements from various world music traditions, including Indonesian gamelan, and focused on melody and rhythm rather than complexity.

Question 5

Which composer,who was also a music critic,brought attention to Charles Ives?&#10;A) Terry Riley&#10;B) William Schuman&#10;C) Lou Harrison&#10;D) Joan Tower

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Lou Harrison, a composer and music critic, played a significant role in bringing attention to Charles Ives by promoting his work and contributing to the recognition of Ives' contributions to American music.

Question 6

Which is not true regarding William Schuman's New England Triptych?&#10;A) It is based on works by William Billings.&#10;B) It is indicative of Schuman's nationalistic tendencies.&#10;C) It is a choral work.&#10;D) It includes the tune &#34;Chester&#34;.

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New England Triptych is an instrumental work and does not include any choral parts.

Question 7

Minimalism is a visual art movement as well as a musical genre.

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Minimalism is both a visual art movement and a musical genre. In visual arts, it is characterized by simplicity, repetition, and use of geometric shapes. In music, it is characterized by simple and repetitive melodic and rhythmic patterns.

Question 8

The symphony orchestra has undergone major instrumentation changes in the last thirty years.

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While there have been some innovations and adaptations in the repertoire and performance practice, the basic instrumentation of the symphony orchestra has remained relatively stable over the last thirty years.

Question 9

A song cycle is&#10;A) a ballad-inspired genre that has multiple verses&#10;B) a set of songs always accompanied by orchestra&#10;C) a set of songs that are connected by theme&#10;D) a set of songs that are in the same key

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A song cycle is a set of songs that are connected by a unifying theme, such as a story, idea, or emotion. The songs are usually performed together in a particular order to create a larger musical work. While the songs in a cycle may share a similar key or even have ballad-like qualities, those characteristics are not defining features of the genre. Additionally, song cycles may be accompanied by various types of instrumentation, not necessarily always an orchestra.

Question 10

William Schuman and Lou Harrison are considered experimental composers.

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Question 11

Which of the following composers would be most likely to write a beautiful melody?&#10;A) Terry Riley&#10;B) Lou Harrison&#10;C) Philip Glass&#10;D) Charles Ives

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Question 12

Which composer was inspired by a wide variety of music,including Native American music,Chinese opera and Gregorian chant?&#10;A) William Schuman&#10;B) Lou Harrison&#10;C) John Cage&#10;D) Terry Riley

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Question 13

How do modern &#34;traditionalists&#34; differ from experimentalist composers? What do they have in common?

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Question 14

Modern melodies are often more __________ than melodies of the nineteenth century.&#10;A) smooth&#10;B) angular&#10;C) singable&#10;D) melodic

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Question 15

Name five American women composers who have enjoyed success in the late twentieth century.What cultural changes have allowed women to succeed in what had been a male role?

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Question 16

Which is true regarding Terry Riley's In C?&#10;A) The concept of the piece is related to aleatory practices.&#10;B) The performers must strictly adhere to specified time indicators.&#10;C) The instrumentation must remain the same for each performance.&#10;D) The pulse is kept by two drummers.

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