Music JV Challenge, 2009 Governor s Cup, 2010 JV Challenge

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1 Music JV Challenge, 2009 Governor s Cup, 2010 JV Challenge 1. Which of the following musical terms denoting temp would be slowest? A. Largo B. Andante C. Allegro D. Presto 2. Match each composer with the musical movement he is associated with: x. Antonio Vivaldi 1. Baroque y. Johannes Brahms 2. Classical z. Joseph Haydn 3. Romantic A. X-1, y-2, z-3 B. X-1, y-3, z-2 C. X-2, y-3, z-1 D. X-2, y-1, z-3 3. It begins with the main theme, which is then played through in all voices or parts, after which point the piece is systematically developed. Popularized by Johann Sebastian Bach, this is what type of musical work known for its heavy use of counterpoint or independent parts? A. Sonata B. Concerto C. Fugue D. Fantasia 4. He developed an independent musical style that drew from Russian folk music and was inspired by Russian nationalism. Who is the composer of the group known as the Five, who wrote the tone poem Night on Bald Mountain and the piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition? A. Pytor Tchaikovsky B. Modest Mussorgsky C. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov D. Sergei Rachmaninoff 5. French composer Claude Debussy is known for his departure from the Romantic style and development of the Impressionist style. Which of the following works was NOT written by Claude Debussy? A. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun B. La Mer C. Clair de Lune D. The Rite of Spring 6. Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically characteristic of Baroque music? A. Development of opera, and increased importance of text and soloists over complex parts B. Increased importance of harmony and tonal chord progressions C. Widespread use of program music, where music tells a story

2 D. Instruments such as the harpsichord, viols, double-reed woodwinds 7. It was originally named Leonore and was revised twice. Which of the following is Beethoven s only opera? A. The Magic Flute B. Fidelio C. The Marriage of Figaro D. Don Giovanni 8. It includes characters such as Cio-cio, San, Suzuki, and B.F. Pinkerton. What is the opera by Giacomo Puccini, set in Japan? A. Tosca B. Turandot C. La Boheme D. Madama Butterfly 9. The saxophone player is known for his innovations in jazz, including extended chords and the development of bebop. Who is the musician sometimes called Bird, leading to several song titles such as Ornithology? A. Duke Ellington B. Louis Armstrong C. Charlie Parker D. Miles Davis 10. In addition to four self-titled albums, this rock band s discography also includes House of the Holy and Physical Graffiti. What is the British rock band including John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant? A. Pink Floyd B. The Beatles C. The Rolling Stones D. Led Zeppelin 11. His music includes symphonies, sonatas, operas, ballets, and even film music. Who is this 20 th century Russian composer who wrote the CLassical Symphony and the opera The Love for Three Oranges? A. Dmitri Shoshtakovich B. Dmitri Kabalevsky C. Alfred Schnittke D. Sergei Prokofiev 12. A piece of music with three flats in the key signature could be in either what major or minor key? A. E flat major, G minor B. E flat major, C minor C. B flat major, G minor D. B flat major, C minor 13. Which of the following concerning George Frideric Handel s The Messiah is NOT correct? A. It is a prime example of an oratorio

3 B. The text is almost exclusively taken from the New Testament C. It includes the famous Hallelujah chorus D. It features a great deal of text painting, whereby the text influences the music 14. West Side Story is a popular musical written by Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. Which of the following is NOT one of the musical numbers from the piece? A. America B. Maria C. Tonight D. Memory 15. Most musical sounds can be described in terms of what four qualities or properties? A. Form, harmony, melody, rhythm B. Duration, pitch, timbre, volume C. Harmony, melody, pitch, volume D. Duration, form, timbre, rhythm 16. Which pair of musical markings listed below are NOT antonyms? A. Adagio allegro B. Pianissimo-fortissimo C. Moderato-andante D. Crescendo-decrescendo 17. Often polyphonic and unaccompanied by instruments, what is the name given to the secular vocal music composition which originated in Italy and was written during the Renaissance and early Baroque? A. Chanson B. Chant C. Madrigal D. Motet 18. What first truly American musical genre, which enjoyed its peak popularity from , is associated with the composer Scott Joplin? A. Bebop B. Blues C. Dixieland D. Ragtime 19. What 19 th century Romantic composer and virtuoso pianist is responsible for major innovations in such musical forms as the piano sonata, nocturne, etude, and impromptu, as well as for the inventions of the ballade? A. Frederic Chopin B. Franz Liszt C. Felix Mendelssohn D. Robert Schumann 20. Which of the following pieces of music was NOT composed by Claude Debussy? A. Clair de lune B. La mer

4 C. Prelude a l apres-midi d un faune D. Symphonie fantastique 21. What is the collection of orchestral movements, often considered as three suites which was composed by George Frederic Handel for a concert on the River Thames that was requested by King George I? A. Water Music B. Orlando C. Music of the Royal Fireworks D. Messiah 22. Called by some the father of the Symphony what classical Austrian composer and Kapellneistr for the wealthy Esterhazy family wrote the following works: the Military Symphony, The Clock Symphony, and The Surprise Symphony? A. Ludwig van Beethoven B. Joseph Haydn C. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart D. Franz Schubert 23. The Five refers to the ciricle of 19 th century composers who met in St. Petersburg and whose aim was to produce a specifically Russian kind of music. The group included Mily Balakirev, Cesar Cui, Alexander Borodin, Modest Mussorgsky, and what other legendary Russian composer? A. Pyot Tchaikovsky B. Igor Stravinsky C. Nikolai Rimksy-Korsakov D. Sergei Prokoveiv 24. The English composer Henry Purcell and the Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi were leaders during which musical era? A. Renaissance B. Baroque C. Classical D. Romantic 25. What is the title of Richard Wagner s last opera, loosely base don Wolfram von Eschenbach s epic poem recounting the tale of a knight s quest for the Holy Grail, which he wrote to be performed at the Bayreuth Festival? A. Lohengrin B. Parsifal C. Rienzi D. Tannhauser 26. Which of these composers often associated with the verismo style of operatic composition is CORRECTLY paired with an opera that he penned? A. Bizet Tosca B. Leoncavallo Carmen C. Mascagni Cavelleria Rusticana

5 D. Puccini Pagliacci 27. What musical, which was based on John Van Druten s play I am a Camera, revolves around a young performer named Sally Bowles and her relationship with a writer named Cliff Bradshaw? A. Sunset Boulevard B. Chicago C. Cabaret D. A Chorus Line 28. Complete the following analogy: Thirty-second note/eight note: Quarter note/ note. A. Sixty-fourth B. Sixteenth C. Half D. Whole 29. What Italian word meaning rate of speed gives us a common term for an element of music? A. Rhythm B. Tempo C. Melody D. Crescendo 30. Which classical composer revolutionized music by choosing the key of C minor and repeating a four-note rhythmic opening motif throughout his Fifth symphony? A. Bach B. Mozart C. Beethoven D. Haydn 31. Grand and square pianos have strings running parallel to the floor which when hit felt-covered hammers produce a rich sound. What type of piano has strings that run perpendicular to the floor? A. Hurdy-gurdy B. Spinet C. Barrel D. Organ 32. What instrument, now recorded, is used to signal scheduled and non-scheduled events on an Army installation? A. Bugle B. Horn C. Trombone D. Cornet 33. Match the composer with his notable work. x. Debussy Overture y. Tchaikovsky 2. Claire de Lune z. Stravinsky 3. The Rite of Spring. A. X-2, y-3, z-1

6 B. X-3, y-2, z-1 C. X-2, y-1, z-3 D. X-3, y-1, z Operetta is a precursor of musical theater with its origin in France in the middle of the 19 th century. Which collaboration team in England achieved enormous popularity with satirical, comic-operas during the Victorian era? A. Herbert and Romberg B. Gilbert and Sullivan C. Rodgers and Hammerstein D. Lerner and Lowe 35. In 1791, Emanuel Schikaneder commissioned Mozart to compose an opera which would become one of his most beloved. While ill, Mozart finished and conducted which two-act German opera before his death? A. Die Entfuhrung B. Bastien and Bastienne C. Die Zauberflote D. Der Schauspieldirektor 36. Known both as a component and as a technique for playing wind instruments, what technique requires special positioning of the facial muscles and shaping of the lips to produce quality sound? A. Embouchure B. Articulations C. Circular breathing D. Flutter-tonguing