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A knowledge of _______ styles helps put a musical work in the context of its creation. |
historical |
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Considering the title of Symphony No. 94 in G Major by Joseph Haydn, which is a TRUE statement? |
the title indicates the genre and key |
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We often label art music as |
classical |
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Genre describes a musical form. |
false |
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In what century did the Renaissance begin? |
15th century |
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J. S. Bach’s Minuet in D Minor is from what historical period? |
baroque |
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Listening Guides in this textbook focus primarily on |
western art music |
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Most cultures employ sacred music for religious functions. |
true |
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Most musical cultures in the world use written notation to preserve and transmit their music. |
false |
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Music composed for religious purposes is called |
sacred |
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Musical compositions are often identified through a cataloguing system described by |
opus numbers |
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Opus is Latin for |
work |
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Oral transmission is the process of preserving music without written notation. |
true |
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Regarding a symphony, which is NOT a true statement? |
a symphony is a song written for an orchestra |
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Which term refers to a category of music? |
genre |
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Which of the following defines the characteristics of style? |
The total language of artists from a style period. The creator’s personal manner of expression. The individualized treatment of the elements of music. |
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The lines that distinguish art music from other kinds are clearly delineated |
false |
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Western art music refers to |
notated and cultivated music of European and Euro-American society |
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Which historical style period lasted less than 100 years? |
romatic |
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Which is NOT a true statement? |
genres are the same in every culture |
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