Music Appreciation Exam 2 Flashcards
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What country is the song 'Puspa Wresti' from?

Bali (Indonesia)

What genre is the song 'Puspa Wresti'?

Gamelan

Why aren't the instruments of this kind of ensemble interchangeable with other ensembles in 'Puspa Wresti'?

Because the gamelan is built and tuned to stay together

Discuss common extra-musical associations about 'Puspa Wresti'.

<p>Music in Bali is sacred; artwork depicting scenes from ancient Hindu texts appear on the instruments; the sound of vibrating bronze holds spiritual power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Adagio for Strings' from?

<p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was 'Adagio for Strings' composed?

<p>20th Century</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Adagio for Strings'?

<p>Samuel Barber</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does 'Adagio for Strings' demonstrate a blended sound concept or a disparate sound concept?

<p>Blended because the instruments have similar timbre</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Take Five' from?

<p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Take Five'?

<p>Dave Brubeck</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what order do the instruments in 'Take Five' come in?

<ol> <li>Drum Set, 2. Piano, 3. Bass, 4. Saxophone</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Drum Set classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Collection of membranophones and idiophones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Piano classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Chordophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bass classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Chordophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Saxophone classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Aerophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does 'Take Five' demonstrate a blended sound concept or a disparate sound concept?

<p>Disparate because the instruments produce different timbres</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Las Abajenas' from?

<p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Las Abajenas'?

<p>Mariachi Cobre</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genre is the song 'Las Abajenas'?

<p>Mariachi</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instruments are featured in 'Las Abajenas'?

<p>Spanish guitar, guitarron, vihuela, violins, trumpets, sometimes harp, and voices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the traits of the two mariachi-specific guitar-like instruments (guitarron, vihuela) in 'Las Abajenas'.

<p>Guitarron is a rounded back 6-string guitar that sounds like bass. Its strings are also covered with wax. The Vihuela is a small rounded back 5-string rhythmic guitar.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Does 'Las Abajenas' demonstrate a blended sound concept or a disparate sound concept?

<p>Both because there are instruments that produce similar timbres but there are also instruments that have different timbres</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Sanjo' from?

<p>Korea</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instruments are featured in 'Sanjo'?

<p>Komungo</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Komungo classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Chordophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss common extra-musical associations about 'Sanjo'.

<p>The komungo is a representation of high cultural status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Punchdrunk' from?

<p>United States</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote 'Punchdrunk'?

<p>Bela Fleck</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instruments are featured in 'Punchdrunk'?

<p>Banjo</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Banjo classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Chordophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss common extra-musical associations about 'Punchdrunk'.

<p>The banjo is a representation of low cultural status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What country is the song 'Ladainha' from?

<p>Brazil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genre is the song 'Ladainha'?

<p>Capoeira</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is capoeira? Who created it? Why does it recall ideas of rebellion, resistance, and liberation?

<p>Game/martial art with music created by slaves who wanted to disguise their martial arts with 'music and dancing'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What instruments are featured in 'Ladainha'?

<p>Berimbau</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Berimbau classified in the Hornbostel-Sachs system?

<p>Chordophone</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Berimbau look like and how is it played?

<p>Has a gourd, wire, and stick and is played/held near the stomach.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Indonesian Music - "Puspa Wresti"

  • Originates from Bali, Indonesia.
  • Represents the Gamelan genre, characterized by its ensemble of percussive instruments.
  • Gamelan instruments are uniquely built and tuned to ensure harmonious collaboration, making them non-interchangeable with other ensembles.
  • Holds significant spiritual meaning in Bali, with artistry influenced by ancient Hindu texts; the sound of its bronze instruments is believed to possess spiritual power.

American Classical - "Adagio for Strings"

  • Composed in the United States during the 20th century.
  • Written by Samuel Barber, a prominent American composer.
  • Demonstrates a blended sound concept, as the instruments share similar timbres.

American Jazz - "Take Five"

  • Composed by Dave Brubeck and hails from the United States.
  • Instrumentation sequence: Drum Set, Piano, Bass, and Saxophone.
  • Drum Set classified as a collection of membranophones and idiophones in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification system, while the Piano and Bass are classified as chordophones. The Saxophone is categorized as an aerophone.
  • Exhibits a disparate sound concept due to the unique timbres produced by different instruments.

Mexican Mariachi - "Las Abajenas"

  • Originates from Mexico and composed by Mariachi Cobre.
  • Represents the Mariachi genre with diverse instrumentation, including Spanish guitar, guitarron, vihuela, violins, trumpets, harp, and voices.
  • Features two unique guitar-like instruments: the guitarron, a rounded back 6-string bass-like guitar, and the vihuela, a smaller 5-string rhythmic guitar.
  • Displays both blended and disparate sound characteristics, as some instruments produce similar timbres while others differ.

Korean Music - "Sanjo"

  • Originates from Korea, showcasing the komungo, a traditional string instrument.
  • Komungo classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs system.
  • Represents high cultural status in Korean society.

American Bluegrass - "Punchdrunk"

  • Composed by Bela Fleck and originates from the United States.
  • Features the banjo, classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs classification.
  • The banjo is often associated with lower cultural status within American music traditions.

Brazilian Music - "Ladainha"

  • From Brazil and associated with the Capoeira genre, a form of martial arts with musical elements.
  • Created by enslaved individuals as a means to disguise the practice of martial arts using music and dance.
  • Instrumentation includes the berimbau, classified as a chordophone in the Hornbostel-Sachs system.
  • The berimbau features a gourd, wire, and stick, played near the stomach, embodying the fusion of music and movement in the Capoeira tradition.

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Test your knowledge of music with these flashcards focusing on various elements of Indonesian gamelan music, specifically the piece 'Puspa Wresti'. Explore the genre, its unique instrumentation, and extramusical associations. Perfect for students of music appreciation.

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