Introduction Questions

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The study of musical form includes:
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How sections are organized to create a larger structure
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The 12-bar blues form consists of:
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Three groups of four phrases
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A chord is a:
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Combination of notes played together
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How does Jackie Brenston's "Rocket '88' "
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By not repeating the lyrics of the first phrase in the second phrase
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The "doo-wop progression" consists of a:
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Series of four chords
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The most common musical form found in Tin Pan Alley songs are:
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AABA form
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All the following songs use the 12-bar blues format EXCEPT: "Johnny B. Goode", "Can the Circle Be Unbroken", "Shake, Rattle, and Roll", "Rocket 88"
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"Can the Circle Be Unbroken"
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Buddy Holly's "That'll Be the Day" is an example of:
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Contrasting verse-chorus
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Which of the following songs includes a full reprise? "All I Have to Do Is Dream" by the Everly Brothers, "Can the Circle Be Unbroken" by the Carter Family, "That'll Be the Day" by the Crickets, "Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
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"Great Balls of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis
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A simple verse structure has:
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Alternating verses and choruses
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All of the following are used by a drummer EXCEPT the: High hat, Tom-toms, Synthesizer, Cymbals
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Synthesizer
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Which part of a drum set does a drummer often use to play the fastest notes?
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High hat
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The job of the bass player is to:
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Establish meter and rhythm
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Prior to the early 1960s, the bass guitar usually:
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Was an upright bass that could be amplified if necessary
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Which instrument rounds out harmony by playing full chords?
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Rhythm guitar
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Which of the following instruments CANNOT replace a rhythm guitar and its role in the music?
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Bass
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In addition to conveying the lyrics of a song, the lead singer's role is to:
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Create melodic interest supported by harmonies
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One of the purposes of an instrumental solo is to:
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Provide musical contrast so the return of the vocals will sound fresh
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Which instrument(s) are often added to tracks to provide an additional "punch" to the music?
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Horns
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The song "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple begins with:
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The electric guitar playing a solo, blues-inspired riff
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The form of "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple is:
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Contrasting verse-chorus
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In "Smoke on the Water," by Deep Purple, which instrument performs the role of the rhythm guitar?
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Electric guitar
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the guitar and bass parts in the first verse of "Smoke on the Water" by Deep Purple?
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They are playing almost the same part
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Using the recording studio as a "snapshot" involves:
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Re-creating a live recording as faithfully as possible
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When recording music with the "snapshot" approach, which element is necessary in a space to re-create the live sound?
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Good acoustical balance
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Echo
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Covers up certain imperfections in tone
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Reverb
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Creates a room sound through electronic means
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Timbre
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The tone color of an instrument
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EQ
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Adjusting the timbre for each instrument or voice
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Sonic landscape
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The "space" between stereo speakers
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Mixing board
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EQ, ambience/volume, and stereo placement
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Monophonic sound
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One speaker for playback
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Mix down
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Adjustment of ambience, EQ, stereo placement, and volume of the tracks for the final version
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Track
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Term used in recording to designate a recorded part
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Ambience
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Keeps instrumental parts distinct