ArtMusicCh. 12 Music Quiz
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Ch. 12 Music Quiz

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A knowledge of _______ styles helps put a musical work in the context of its creation.
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historical
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Considering the title of Symphony No. 94 in G Major by Joseph Haydn, which is a TRUE statement?
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the title indicates the genre and key
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We often label art music as
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classical
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Genre describes a musical form.
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false
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In what century did the Renaissance begin?
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15th century
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J. S. Bach's Minuet in D Minor is from what historical period? Correct!
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baroque
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Listening Guides in this textbook focus primarily on
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western art music
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Most cultures employ sacred music for religious functions.
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true
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Most musical cultures in the world use written notation to preserve and transmit their music.
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false
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Music composed for religious purposes is called
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sacred
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Musical compositions are often identified through a cataloguing system described by
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opus numbers
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Opus is Latin for
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work
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Oral transmission is the process of preserving music without written notation.
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true
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Regarding a symphony, which is NOT a true statement?
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a symphony is a song written for an orchestra
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Which term refers to a category of music?
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genre
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Which of the following defines the characteristics of style?
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The total language of artists from a style period. The creator's personal manner of expression. The individualized treatment of the elements of music.
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The lines that distinguish art music from other kinds are clearly delineated
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false
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Western art music refers to
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notated and cultivated music of European and Euro-American society
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Which historical style period lasted less than 100 years?
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romatic
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Which is NOT a true statement?
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genres are the same in every culture