The Study of Music 2: Master Advanced Music Theory and Analysis

Question 1

Which characteristic is essential to chromatic harmony?

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Non-diatonic notes

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Parallel motion in voices

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Traditional chord progressions

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Only major and minor chords

Question 2

Which characteristic does **NOT** apply to a diminished seventh chord?

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Has a consonant and stable sound

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Consists of a root, minor third, diminished fifth, and diminished seventh

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Can resolve to a dominant seventh chord

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Can function as a pre-dominant or leading chord

Question 3

In a sonata form, which section involves the development and elaboration of the themes presented in the exposition?

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Development

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Exposition

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Recapitulation

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Coda

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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The use of parallel fifths and octaves

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The use of chromatic notes outside of the key

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The use of altered chords, such as augmented and diminished chords

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The creation of tension and dissonance, which can be resolved to create a sense of harmonic progression

Question 5

Which feature is a defining characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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Frequent use of chords outside the key

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Strict adherence to traditional harmonic rules

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Absence of cadences

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Use of only stepwise voice leading

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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Greater harmonic stability

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Increased use of non-diatonic notes

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Frequent use of secondary chords

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Use of suspensions and appoggiaturas

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental element of music theory and analysis?

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Dynamics

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

Question 8

In tonal harmony, which chord typically serves as the dominant preparation for a cadence?

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V

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I

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IV

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vi

Question 9

Which technique is NOT employed by composers to create tension and intrigue in tonal harmony?

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Incorporating polyrhythms

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Using chromatic passing notes

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Employing suspensions

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Using non-chord tones

Question 10

What is a key feature of chromatic harmony?

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Extensive use of chromatic notes in scales and melodies

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Use of diatonic chords only

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Staying in the same key

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Avoiding dissonant chords

Question 11

In tonal harmony, a secondary dominant chord briefly establishes a new key center. Which chord is commonly used as a secondary dominant?

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V7/V

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I

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ii

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viio7

Question 12

Which compositional technique is not typically found in atonal music?

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Tonal harmony

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Twelve-tone technique

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Serialism

Question 13

Which feature is NOT typical of chromatic harmony?

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Strong tonal center

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Altered chords

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Non-diatonic notes

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Frequent key changes

Question 14

Which characteristic is associated with chromatic harmony?

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Generation of tension and release

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Exclusive use of diatonic notes

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Exclusive use in major keys

Question 15

Which compositional technique is NOT typically employed in atonal music?

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Pandiatonicism

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Twelve-tone technique

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Serialism

Question 16

In the key of C major, which chord is NOT a primary chord?

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D minor

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C major

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G major

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F major

Question 17

In chromatic harmony, which technique involves incorporating notes outside the diatonic scale into diatonic chords?

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Adding chromatic passing notes to diatonic chords

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Using secondary dominants to generate harmonic tension

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Employing parallel fifths and octaves to create dissonance

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Resolving dissonance through stepwise motion

Question 18

Within a tonal context, which statement accurately describes the functional role of a Neapolitan sixth chord?

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It creates harmonic tension and instability.

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It prepares for a cadence in the subdominant key.

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It reinforces the tonic key through a dominant-tonic relationship.

Question 19

Which of the following is a common characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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Frequent use of altered chords

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Increased use of major chords

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Stable and clear tonal center

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Absence of dissonance

Question 20

Which compositional technique is not commonly found in Western classical music?

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Aleatoric music: Using chance or randomness in a composition

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Polyphony: Combining multiple melodies simultaneously

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Ostinato: Repeating a short musical phrase

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Homophony: A main melody with accompanying harmonies

Question 21

What is the defining characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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Uses notes outside the key's scale

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Avoids dissonant intervals

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Follows traditional voice-leading principles

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Uses symmetrical chord progressions

Question 22

Which technique is NOT typically used in chromatic harmony?

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Diatonic chords

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Altered chords

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Secondary dominants

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Parallel chords

Question 23

What is the defining characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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It includes chords with accidentals that change notes from the key signature.

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It uses only major and minor chords that follow the key signature.

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It avoids using accidentals to alter notes from the key signature.

Question 24

Which characteristic defines theme and variation structure?

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A melody repeated with changes in harmony, orchestration, or rhythm.

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A single musical idea that develops gradually throughout the piece.

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Contrasting and combining two or more distinct themes.

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A specific harmonic progression that establishes the tonal center.

Question 25

Which characteristic distinguishes the Neapolitan sixth chord from other altered chords?

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Contains a 'flattened sixth' interval between the root and fifth

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Resolves to a minor or major chord

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Commonly found in the key of C major

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Has a major third

Question 26

Which feature is characteristic of chromatic harmony?

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Use of non-diatonic chords

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Rare use of modulation

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Absence of altered chords and substitutions

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Exclusive use of diatonic scales and melodic lines

Question 27

Which factor does NOT directly influence orchestration decisions?

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Performers' preferences

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Character of the music

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Ensemble size and type

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Venue acoustics

Question 28

Which characteristic is NOT associated with postmodern music?

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Tonal clarity

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Intertextuality

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Fragmentation

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Collage

Question 29

Which compositional technique is NOT typically used in the development section of a sonata form?

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Exposition

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Sequential repetition

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Imitative counterpoint

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Key modulation

Question 30

In chromatic harmony, which technique involves incorporating chromatic notes that are not part of the key of the piece?

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Chromatic alteration

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Modal mixture

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Parallel harmony

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Polytonality

Question 31

Which characteristic is NOT associated with chromatic harmony?

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Smooth voice leading

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Use of notes outside the key

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Use of altered chords

Question 32

Which characteristic is NOT associated with the Romantic period in music?

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Traditional forms and structures

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Emotional expression

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Large orchestras

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New sounds and harmonies

Question 33

Which characteristic is NOT associated with theme and variation structure?

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The theme must be in a major key.

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The theme is presented and then repeated with modifications.

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Variations can involve changes in melody, harmony, rhythm, or any combination of these.

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Variations are arranged in a coherent manner, creating a sense of development and progression.

Question 34

How does chromatic harmony contribute to the emotional impact and character of Chopin's Nocturne No. 20 in C-sharp minor, Op. posth.?

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It creates a sense of instability and unease, reflecting the emotional turmoil of the Romantic era.

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It provides a sense of resolution and closure, typical of the Classical period's emphasis on clarity and form.

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It is used sparingly, primarily to add color and variety to the texture.

Question 35

How did the development of chromatic harmony influence the construction and capabilities of musical instruments over time?

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Chromatic harmony required instruments with a wider tonal range, leading to the invention of instruments like the chromatic piano.

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Chromatic harmony had little impact on the evolution of musical instruments.

Question 36

In Mozart's opera 'The Marriage of Figaro', how does chromatic harmony contribute to the dramatic and emotional development of the story?

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Chromatic harmony intensifies dramatic moments and reflects the emotional turmoil of the characters.

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Chromatic harmony is used sparingly to add variety and color to the music.

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Chromatic harmony evokes the historical context of the opera.

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The music and libretto in 'The Marriage of Figaro' have little connection, with the music not influencing the emotional impact of the text.

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a hallmark of Baroque music?

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Emphasis on homophonic texture

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Elaborate melodic lines

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Extensive use of polyphony

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Frequent use of improvisation

Question 38

What is the musical term for a concise, recurring melodic fragment that functions as a building block within a composition?

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Motif

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Cadence

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Phrase

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Harmony

Question 39

Which scale type is distinguished by its semitone between the third and fourth scale degrees?

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Minor scale

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Major scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Hexatonic scale

Question 40

In a musical cadence, what is the term for the chord that resolves to the tonic chord?

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Dominant chord

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Subdominant chord

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Mediant chord

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Submediant chord

Question 41

Which musical form is commonly employed for instrumental pieces characterized by contrasting sections?

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Sonata form

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Rondo form

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Theme and variations form

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Fugue form

Question 42

What is the musical term for the process of spontaneously creating a melody based on an existing composed melody?

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Improvisation

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Transcription

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Arrangement

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Variation

Question 43

What is the musical texture in which multiple melodies are played simultaneously?

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Polyphony

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Homophony

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Heterophony

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Monochord

Question 44

What is the musical term for the specific combination of musical pitches that form a chord?

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Harmony

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Melody

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Rhythm

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Timbre

Question 45

How does chromatic harmony contribute to the mood, atmosphere, and emotional impact of a film score?

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Chromaticism enhances dramatic moments by creating tension and instability.

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Chromaticism establishes clear key centers in film scores.

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Chromatic harmony is rarely used in film scores due to its complexity.

Question 46

Which of the following musical textures involves multiple independent melodic lines played simultaneously?

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Polyphonic

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Homophony

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Monophony

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Contrapuntal

Question 47

In a chord, the lowest note is referred to as the:

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Root

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Third

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Fifth

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Seventh

Question 48

Which of the following musical genres is characterized by improvisation, syncopated rhythms, and a focus on individual performers?

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Jazz

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Classical

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Rock

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Pop

Question 49

Which of the following instrument categories includes instruments that produce sound by vibrating a stretched membrane?

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Membranophone

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Aerophone

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Chordophone

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Idiophone

Question 50

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque music?

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Extensive use of counterpoint

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Emphasis on simple melodies

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Sparse use of ornamentation

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Preference for electronic instruments

Question 51

Which factor does NOT influence the tempo of a musical piece?

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Instrumentation

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Time signature

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Musical style

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Composer's preference

Question 52

Which of the following refers to the organization of musical events in time?

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Rhythm

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Harmony

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Melody

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Dynamics

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of atonal music?

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Clear harmonic progression

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Lack of a tonal center

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Use of dissonant intervals

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Absence of a key signature

Question 54

What type of musical texture features a single melodic line supported by chords?

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Homophonic

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Monophonic

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Polyphonic

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Heterophonic

Question 55

Which key aspect of Schenkerian analysis involves identifying hierarchical structural levels in a musical composition?

Accepted Answer

Structural levels

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Roman numeral analysis

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Melodic contour

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Harmonic relationships

Question 56

In a concerto, what is the primary purpose of a cadenza?

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Showcase soloist's virtuosity

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Provide contrast in the musical form

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Introduce a new thematic section

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Resolve harmonic tensions

Question 57

Which composer is widely regarded as the pioneer of serialism in music?

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Arnold Schoenberg

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Igor Stravinsky

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Claude Debussy

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Gustav Mahler

Question 58

Which scale incorporates both whole and half steps?

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Chromatic scale

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Diatonic scale

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Pentatonic scale

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Modal scale

Question 59

What is the primary function of a tonic pedal in music?

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To create a sense of tonal stability

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To build harmonic tension

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To establish a new key area

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To conclude a musical phrase

Question 60

How does chromatic harmony influence melodies in musical compositions?

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Chromatic harmony adds dissonance and complexity to melodies, enhancing their emotional depth.

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Chromatic harmony reduces dissonance in melodies, making them more consonant.

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Chromatic harmony has no impact on melodies.

Question 61

How does the use of chromatic harmony in Chopin's Prelude in G-flat major, Op. 28, No. 15, contribute to its emotional expression and reflect the trends of the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Enhances emotional depth and expressive freedom

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Draws on Baroque contrapuntal techniques

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Exemplifies atonal and serial techniques

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Lacks a specific purpose and is purely technical

Question 62

When orchestrating for a large ensemble, which of the following factors should **NOT** be considered?

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The availability and cost of hiring musicians

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The balance of sound within the ensemble

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The technical capabilities and range of each instrument

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The acoustic properties of the performance venue

Question 63

How does chromatic harmony contribute to the development and release of musical tension in the opening movement of Brahms' Symphony No. 4?

Accepted Answer

Chromatic harmonies create tension that is resolved by diatonic harmonies.

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Chromatic harmony only creates tension in this movement.

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Chromatic harmonies are only used in the development section of the movement.

Question 64

Identify the characteristic that is NOT associated with postmodern music:

Accepted Answer

Emphasis on classical tonality and consonance

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Fragmentation of traditional musical structures

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Incorporation of popular culture elements

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Utilization of extended techniques