Music 110 Quiz

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What does the term 'pizzicato' specifically refer to in string instrument playing?

Producing sound through harmonics

Using a bow to play strings

Playing with the aid of a conductor

Plucking the strings with fingers (correct)

Which of the following best describes what 'crescendo' means in music?

Maintaining a steady volume

Gradually getting softer

Playing at a very fast tempo

Gradually getting louder (correct)

Which statement accurately describes the difference between 'staccato' and 'legato'?

'Staccato' is played smoothly while 'legato' is detached

'Staccato' refers to detached notes, while 'legato' refers to smooth, connected notes (correct)

'Staccato' requires a bow on string instruments

'Staccato' is slower than 'legato'

Who is recognized as the first prominent composer of opera?

Monteverdi Signup and view all the answers

In music terminology, what does 'ritardando' indicate?

To play gradually slower Signup and view all the answers

What elements does an opera typically include?

Soloist, orchestra, choir, and dancing Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of a 'trill' in music?

Alternating quickly between two notes Signup and view all the answers

During which historical period did the Baroque music era occur?

1600-1750 Signup and view all the answers

What instrument is associated with Apollo?

Lyre Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the aulos?

It is played with two pipes simultaneously. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the medieval composers associated with Notre Dame?

Palestrina Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between a concerto and a symphony?

A concerto features a soloist, a symphony features orchestral music. Signup and view all the answers

Which two instruments were widely used before the invention of the piano?

Harpsichord and Organ Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pizzicato' refer to in string instrument playing?

Plucking the strings. Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with the invention of solfege?

Guido d'Arezzo Signup and view all the answers

Which voice part is typically considered the highest?

Soprano Signup and view all the answers

What string technique is referred to as 'double stops'?

Playing two notes on adjacent strings. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a Baroque composer?

Antonio Vivaldi Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a requiem in music?

To provide music for a funeral Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the technique of playing a string instrument using a bow?

Arco Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following musical periods occurred immediately after the Renaissance?

Baroque Signup and view all the answers

In music, what does the term 'diminuendo' indicate?

Music getting gradually softer Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of 'accelerando' in a musical piece?

To gradually increase the tempo Signup and view all the answers

Which notable composer is recognized for works like 'Madame Butterfly' and 'La Boheme'?

Giacomo Puccini Signup and view all the answers

What does 'legato' indicate in music performance?

Smooth and connected flow of notes Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of an oratorio in comparison to opera?

Is a religious opera without costumes Signup and view all the answers

Which composer is NOT associated with the Renaissance period?

Johann Sebastian Bach Signup and view all the answers

What type of instrument is the lute classified as?

String instrument Signup and view all the answers

Which voice part is typically the lowest among the six human voice parts?

Bass Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a concerto from a symphony?

Presence of a soloist Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a cantata?

A choral work with orchestral accompaniment Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'melismatic' refer to in music?

One syllable set to many notes Signup and view all the answers

Which instrument is characterized as an aerophone and often associated with Dionysus?

Aulos Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary sound production method for a piano?

Striking strings with hammers Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with popularizing congregational singing during the Reformation?

Martin Luther Signup and view all the answers

What type of instrument is a trumpet classified as?

Aerophone Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Musical Terminology & Concepts

Concerto: A piece of classical music featuring a solo instrument or group accompanied by an orchestra, typically in multiple movements. A concerto is distinct from a symphony, which is written for a full orchestra.
Pizzicato: Plucking the strings of a string instrument instead of using a bow.
Arco: Playing a string instrument using a bow.
Crescendo: Gradual increase in volume of music, reaching a climax.
Drone: Sustained, continuous notes.
Diminuendo: Gradual decrease in volume of music.
Legato: Smooth, connected flow of notes.
Staccato: Detached, short notes.
Tremolo: Rapidly repeating a single note, usually by plucking or bowing.
Trill: Rapid alternation between two consecutive notes.
Accelerando: Gradually increasing tempo.
Ritardando: Gradually decreasing tempo.
Requiem: Music for a funeral service.
Allegro: Fast tempo.
Moderato: Moderate tempo.
Adante: Walking tempo.
Largo: Slow tempo.
Whole note: 4 beats
Half note: 2 beats
Quarter note: 1 beat
Eighth note: ½ beat
Opera: A dramatic work combining singing, acting, costumes, and scenery, often including soloists, orchestra, choir, and sometimes dancing.
Oratorio: A religious opera, typically without costumes or scenery; a form of performance.
Recitative: Dialogue-style singing in opera.
Aria: A solo song in opera (e.g., Nessun Dorma).
Cantata: Church music with solo and choral voices and instruments.
Lent: A 40-day period before Easter, sometimes with restrictions on musical performances (e.g., opera during Lent).

Composers and Periods

Monteverdi: A prominent early opera composer (L'Orfeo, Poppea). His first opera was L'Orfeo and his last opera was Poppea. The first opera house was in Venice, Italy.
Giacomo Puccini: Notable classical-era opera composer (Madame Butterfly, Turandot, La Bohème).
Johann Sebastian Bach: Baroque composer.
Antonio Vivaldi: Baroque composer, featuring a solo violin in The Four Seasons.
George Frederic Handel: Baroque composer.
Mozart: Classical composer.
Mendelssohn: Romantic composer.
Clara & Robert Schumann: Romantic composers.
Franz Schubert: Romantic composer.
Palestrina: Renaissance composer.
William Byrd: Renaissance composer.
Thomas Tallis: Renaissance composer.
Leonin: Medieval composer (worked in Notre Dame).
Perotin: Medieval composer (worked in Notre Dame).

Musical Periods

Middle Ages: 400-1400
Renaissance: 1400-1600
Baroque: 1600-1750
Classical: 1750-1820
Romantic: 1820-1900

Ancient Greek Music & Philosophy

Seven Liberal Arts (Ancient Greece): Trivium (Grammar, Logic, Rhetoric) & Quadrivium (Geometry, Arithmetic, Astronomy, Music).
Boethius' Philosophy on Music: Music exists in three forms: musica instrumentalis (concert music), musica humana (music within the human soul), and musica mundana (music of the spheres).
Greek Gods and Instruments:
- Apollo: Associated with the lyre (stringed instrument).
- Dionysus: Linked to the aulos (wind instrument).

Other Information

Origin of Chant: Chants arose from chanting religious texts, using melodies to enhance meaning.
Keyboard Instruments Before the Piano: Harpsichord and organ.
Piano vs. Harpsichord: Piano uses hammers to strike strings; harpsichord plucks strings.
Plucked String Instrument: Lute.
Double Stops: Playing two notes simultaneously on a string instrument.
Human Voice Parts: Soprano, alto, countertenor, tenor, baritone, bass.
Musical Notation Terms: Melismatic (one syllable to many notes) and Syllabic (one syllable per note).
Reformation and Congregational Singing: Martin Luther led the Reformation and promoted congregational singing.
Martin Luther's Tunes: "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" and "Come, Now Is the Time to Worship."
Solfege: Guido d'Arezzo.
Pipe Organ: Long pipes produce low sounds; shorter pipes produce high sounds; stop tabs choose sounds; pedals used by feet.
Les Miserables: A well-known musical.
Asiago: (likely a typo)

Instrumental Families

String Family: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass
Brass Family: Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba

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