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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy are Claude Debussy's compositions characterized as impressionist?The music was written with many colorsThe music strove to create an impression of an emotion, feeling, or sceneJust as the impressionist painters sought to capture the movement of light, so did DebussyDebussy was a painter
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhy were the compositions of Gustav Mahler unique?They adhered to strict technical rules and traditionsThey developed narratives and incorporated vocalsThey were based on folk songsThey used exotic or foreign motifs and themes
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat unexpected source did Bartok look to for inspiration in his compositions?Modern paintingEastern European folk musicAsian musicWestern European symphonic music
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements BEST characterizes the music before the Late Romantic period?It experimented with new sounds and instrumentsIt lacked any form of restrictionsIt was stiff and rigidIt lacked traditional rules
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following qualities emerged during the Late Romantic period and came to define Modernist music?The focus on very technical and academically perfect compositionsRich, flamboyant musicThe emphasis on freedom and experimentationThe use of highly skilled musicians to play difficult pieces
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat is considered to be Gershwin's most widely performed opera?Trouble in TahitiBlue MondayCandidePorgy and Bess
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow did Gershwin's time in Paris affect his work?He received formal training in classical musicIt helped him develop his jazz expertiseHe learned how to compose musicalsIt was there that he discovered jazz music, which influenced his later work
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat college did Bernstein attend?HarvardPrincetonYaleWilliams
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich of Bernstein's operas showed the greatest influence of jazz?CandideTrouble in TahitiPorgy and BessBlue Monday
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of Bernstein's musicals is the most well-known?Girl CrazyWest Side StoryCandideShow Girl
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