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All of the following factors led to the French revolt (French Revolution) of 1789 except: a. failed harvests and skyrocketing food prices b. the decline of the Catholic church c. French money and troops have been offered to help Americans defeat the British causing national debt. d. the American Revolution inspired revolutionary fervor e. mismanaged financial crises

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The decline of the Catholic church

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Who was seen as the enemy during the French Revolution? a. the communists b. Napoleon c. the establishment - royalty and aristocracy d. the serfs e. the factory owners

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the establishment - royalty and aristocracy

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All of the following were negative consequences of the French Revolution except: a. catastrophic economic consequences b. a ferocious blood bath that left 250,000 people dead c. France’s enemies assaulted the borders d. those who failed to support the revolution could be killed e. members of the royal family and aristocracy became stronger and violently enforced their rule on the public

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members of the royal family and aristocracy became stronger and violently enforced their rule on the public

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Why did the ideals of “liberty, equality, and fraternity” clash with reality? a. You can’t have both total liberty and a strong, efficient government. b. Members of the royal family were too powerful to allow such ideals to take hold. c. Most members of society have no real understanding of the notions of liberty, equality and fraternity. d. Revolutionaries could not “sell” the concept to illiterate peasants. e. Most people don’t want the responsibility that goes with liberty, equality and fraternity.

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You can’t have both total liberty and a strong efficient government

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A group of conspicuously wealthy men was formed to stabilize France. Its leader was Napoleon. What was this group called. a. The Directory b. The Dictatorship c. The ancien regime d. The Code of Napoleon e. The Congress of Vienna

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The Directory

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Napoleon did all of the following except: a. Maintained order and control with his army and secret police. b. Established a code of laws that got rid of the iniquities of the aristocracy and paved the way for the middle class. c. Conquered many parts of Europe and Africa d. Destroyed lives on a staggering scale. e. Executed Prince Clemens von Metternich.

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Executed Prince Clemens von Metternich

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How was Napoleon’s rule brought to an end? a. He was killed at the Battle of Waterloo. b. He was banished to the remote island of St. Helena following the Hundred Days War. c. He was voted out of office. d. He was assassinated by Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand. e. None of the above.

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He was banished to the remote island of St. Helena following the Hundred Days War

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All of the following countries were involved in the Congress of Vienna except: a. Austria b. Prussia c. Russia d. France e. Spain

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Spain

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What was the name of the reactionary and arch defender of the old order who secured a balance of power that favored Austria and reinforced established monarchies at the expense of all liberal movements? a. Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand b. Louis XVIII c. Prince Clemens von Metternich d. Louis Philippe e. Charles X

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Prince Clemens von Metternich

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What was the name of the foreign minister who betrayed Napoleon, won easier peace terms for his country, and effected the restoration of the Bourbon kings? a. Prince Clemens von Metternich b. Louis Phillipe c. Charles X d. Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand e. Franz Ferdinand

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Prince Charles Maurice de Talleyrand

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All of the following occurred during the Revolution of 1830 except: a. the workers of Paris challenged the government b. troops and police refused to fire on rioters c. the king abdicated the throne d. Charles X was assassinated

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Charles X was assassinated

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A government where the monarchy caters to the wealthy middle class while ignoring the industrial worker is called: a. an absolutist government b. a dictatorship c. a constitutional monarchy d. rule by Divine Right e. a bourgeois monarchy

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A bourgeois monarchy

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What influential book was published in 1848 that fueled liberalism and revolution? a. Dialogues Concerning the Two Chief World Systems b. Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals c. Sic et Non d. Candide e. The Communist Manifesto

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The Communist Manifesto

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All of the following factors made the transformation to an industrial society rapid except: a. capitalism b. protestant work ethic c. establishment of the railroad d. colonialism e. international trade

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Establishment of the railroad

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Thomas Newcomen and James watt are associated with what invention? a. the oil well b. the railroad c. the steam engine d. the hydrogen bomb e. the submarine

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The steam engine

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Where did the Industrial Revolution start? a. France b. England c. United States d. Russia e. Germany

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England

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How did the Industrial Revolution contribute to World War I? A. It caused intense competition for new colonial markets that would absorb each European country’s booming production of goods. B. In order to protect the markets they had, and to acquire new territories, countries had to equip themselves with large armies, navies and weaponry. C. There were relatively few new markets available to be conquered and many nations trying to conquer them. This caused intense competition. d. All of the above. e. A and B

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All of the above

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What is the idea of the sovereign individual? a. The idea that all people have dignity and worth. b. The idea that all people are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. c. The idea that each person has the right to determine his or her own destiny. d. The idea that each citizen is a critical component in the noble and heroic image of the sovereign state. e. The idea that you can’t have both total individual liberty and a strong, efficient government.

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The idea that each citizen is a critical component in the noble and heroic image of the sovereign state.

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Why was the Triple Alliance formed? a. Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy joined together to offset French power. b. France, Germany and Austria-Hungary joined forces to offset Russian power. c. Germany, France and Austria-Hungary joined together to offset Italian power. d. France, Great Britain and Russia joined together to offset German power.

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Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy joined together to offset French power.

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Why was the Dual Alliance formed? a. Germany and Austria-Hungary joined forces against the Russians b. France and Russia joined forces to offset the Triple Alliance. c. Great Britain and France joined forces against the Germans. d. Germany and Russia joined forces against France and Britain.

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France and Russia joined forces to offset the Triple Alliance.

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The alliance between which three countries formed Triple Entente? a. Germany, Austria and Italy USA, Russia and Great Britain b. France, Russia and Great Britain c. Russia, Poland and Czechoslovakia d. USA, France and Great Britain

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France, Russia and Great Britain

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Why were the Balkans called “The Balkan Tinderbox”? a. There was a major feud between members of the Austrian and Hungarian monarchies that led to several assassinations. b. The people who lived in the Balkans were suffering from extreme poverty and threatened to overthrow the government in a bloody civil war. c. Several revolutionaries, including Karl Marx, were encouraging the citizens to overthrow the government and adopt communisim. d. There was a very high level of international tension in the region that ultimately sparked war.

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There was a very high level of international tension in the region that ultimately sparked war.

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What happened on June 28, 1914 that started World War I? A. The Triple Alliance was formed. B. Prince Clemens von Metternich secured a balance of power that favored Austria and reinforced established monarchies at the expense of all liberal movements. C. A Serbian nationalist assassinated the Austrian Archduke and his wife. d. All of the above. e. B and C.

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A Serbian nationalist assassinated the Austrian Archduke and his wife.

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Who made the claim that the population increased by a geometric ratio (1:2:4:16, etc.) whereas the food supply increased arithmetically (1:3:5:7:9, etc.) and, therefore, the limited food supply placed a natural check on the population. a. Charles Darwin b. Karl Marx c. Thomas Malthus d. Thomas Newcomen e. Franz Ferdinand

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Thomas Malthus

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Which of the following best describes Darwin’s theory of natural selection? a. survival of the smartest b. survival of the best looking c. survival of the tallest d. survival of the strongest e. survival of the fittest

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Survival of the fittest

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Who were considered to be the most competent creatures in Darwin’s natural world? a. the smartest b. the largest c. the strongest d. the wealthiest e. those who left the most dependents who could survive natural selection

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those who left the most dependents who could survive natural selection

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In what areas of intellectual inquiry can Darwinian views be found? a. History b. Literature c. Art d. Sociology e. Music f. Anthropology g. All of the above

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All of the above

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The theory that the rich are better adapted to the rigors of competetive life and are, therefore, more fit to survive is called: a. Darwinism b. Constitutional Darwinism c. Economic Darwinism d. Social Darwinism e. None of the above

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Social Darwinism

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Which of the following actions were justified on the basis of Social Darwinism? a. Wealthy nations conquering poorer nations. b. Poor people demonstrating against the government. c. The assassination of members of the royal family. d. The establishment of Parliament. e. The creation of social programs to help the underpriviliged.

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Wealthy nations conquering poorer nations.

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Why were some of those who proclaimed the virtues of Social Darwinism seen as hypocritical? a. They claimed that everyone was entitled to an equal education but demanded special private schools for their own children. b. They wanted high tariffs to protect them from foreign competition and would accept no competition for improved wages and working conditions on the part of organized labor. c. They publicly agreed to a Bill of Rights that guaranteed life, liberty and property for all but, through a system of corruption, refused to enforce the provisions of the Bill. d. All of the above.

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They wanted high tariffs to protect them from foreign competition and would accept no competition for improved wages and working conditions on the part of organized labor.

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What are the dates for the Classical period? a. 400-1475 b. 1475-1600 c. 1600-1710 d. 1750-1820 e. 1820-1900

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1750-1820

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Who helped the Americans win independence from Great Britain? a. Spain b. Germany c. France d. Italy e. Austria

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France

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All of the following contributed to the French Revolution except: a. failed harvest and skyrocketing food prices b. the decline of the Catholic Church c. mismanaged financial crises d. inspiration from the American revolutionary success e. large national debt

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the decline of the Catholic Church

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Who was blamed for France’s problems during the French revolution? a. the communists b. Napoleon c. the establishment - royalty and aristocracy d. the serfs e. the factory owners

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The establishment - royalty and aristocracy

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The twelve month period during which anyone who was suspected of opposing the French revolution was called: a. the inquisition b. the reign of terror c. the parisian tinderbox d. the crusades e. les annee terrible

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The Reign of Terror

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All of the following advances came about as a result of the Industrial Revolution except: a. the establishment of a major railway system b. the digging of the Suez Canal c. the invention of the telescope d. the invention of the telegraph e. increased availability of material goods

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The invention of the telescope

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All of the following principles were strongly championed during the Classical period except: a. divine right b. social justice c. equality d. freedom of speech e. liberty

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Divine right

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All of the following are Classical ideals except: a. simplicity b. balance c. extreme expression of emotion d. order e. clarity of design

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Extreme expression of emotion

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The term “form” refers to: a. the type of textures used in a composition. b. the harmonic progressions used in a composition. c. the type of ensemble that a musical composition is written for. d. the general principles which govern the structural design of a composition. e. None of the above.

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the general principles which govern the structural design of a composition.

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The letters A-B-A identify a composition in: a. binary form. b. ternary form. c. double-exposition form. d. rondo form. e. None of the above.

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Ternary form

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The minuet is: a. a dance in triple meter performed at a moderate tempo. b. a dance in triple meter performed at a slow tempo. c. a dance in duple meter performed at a fast tempo. d. a dance in mixed meter performed at a fast tempo. e. None of the above.

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A dance in triple meter performed at a moderate tempo

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What is a trio? a. the opening section of a minuet b. the middle section of a minuet c. the final section of a minuet d. the primary theme of a minuet e. none of the above

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The middle section of a minuet

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Who popularized the minuet? a. Marie Antoinette b. King Louis XIV c. Queen Elizabeth I d. Napoleon e. King William II

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King Louis XIV

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In a minuet and trio, which is usually repeated? a. the minuet b. the trio c. both the minuet and trio d. neither the minuet or trio

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The Minuet

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During which part of a sonata form are the two main themes introduced? a. introduction b. exposition c. development d. recapitulation e. coda

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Exposition

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The connecting passage that leads from the first theme to the second theme in a sonata form is called a: a. coda b. recapitulation c. exposition d. transition e. fugato

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Transition

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Where does the closing section occur in a sonata form? a. At the end of the exposition. b. At the end of the development. c. At the end of the recapitulation. d. At the end of the coda. e. At the end of the introduction.

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At the end of the exposition

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During which section do the themes in a sonata form undergo a transformation? a. the exposition b. the development c. the recapitulation d. the coda e. the retransition

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The development

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During which section of a sonata form will there be many modulations? a. the introduction b. the exposition c. the development d. the recapitulation e. the coda

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The Development

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During what section of a sonata form is harmonic stability restored and a gradual return to the home key made? a. the development b. the coda c. the recapitulation d. the retransition e. the transition

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The retransition

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Which of the following two sections of a sonata form are almost identical? a. the exposition and the development b. the introduction and the coda c. the transition and the retransition d. the exposition and the recapitulation e. the development and the recapitulation

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The exposition and recapitulation

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Which of the following means “tail” in Italian and is the final finale section at the end of a sonata form? a. lieto b. martele c. coda d. bravura e. tracento

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Coda

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During the recapitulation: a. there no modulations. b. there are no statements of the theme. c. there is one modulation to the dominant key. d. there are two modulations - one to the dominant key and one to the relative minor key. e. there are many modulations and only fragments of the theme are played.

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There no modulations

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A modified version of a theme is called a(n): a. coda b. diapente c. subject d. variation e. chiuso

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Variation

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Which of the following best describes the movements of a symphony? a. slow, fast, slow, fast b. fast, slow, fast c. fast, slow, minuet or scherzo, fast d. minuet or scherzo, fast, slow, fast e. slow, minuet or scherzo, fast

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Fast, slow, minuet or scherzo, fast

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Which of the following dance movements was later incorporated into the symphony as the third movement? a. the courante b. the sarabande c. the bouree d. the French overture e. the minuet

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The minuet

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During the Classical period, which group of instruments was most often given the important musical material in a symphony? a. the strings b. the woodwinds c. the brass d. the keyboardist e. All of the above were given important parts equally.

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The strings

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During the Romantic period, there were many uprisings. What were people hoping to gain? a. greater political power b. greater personal liberties c. a fairer distribution of wealth d. a higher standard of living e. all of the above

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All of the above

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Who benefitted the most from the American, French and Industrial Revolutions? a. the poor b. the working class c. the middle class d. the aristocracy e. the monarchy

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The middle class

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The style of art that protrays the everyday struggles of ordinary citizens as heroic and noble is called: a. Proletariat art b. Realism c. Vanitas art d. Utilitarian art e. Fauvism

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Realism

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Which of the following is associated with liberalism? A. The government should guarantee political and civil rights such as free speech, voting rights and religious tolerance. B. The government should not interfere in peoples’ personal affairs. C. Goods should be distributed by the community or government in a fair and equitable manner. D. Advocated a classless society brought about by a workers revolution. E. A and B

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A and B

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Which of the following is associated with nationalism? a. All people with a shared cultural heritage and language are brothers and sisters who have a moral obligation to support one another. b. The greatest good for the greatest number. c. The government should guarantee political and civil rights such as free speech, voting rights and religious tolerance. d. Goods should be distributed by the community or government in a fair and equitable manner. e. All of the above.

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All people with a shared cultural heritage and language are brothers and sisters who have a moral obligation to support one another.

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Which of the following is associated with socialism? a. All people with a shared cultural hertitage and language are brothers and sisters who have a moral obligation to support one another. b. The government should not interfere in peoples’ personal affairs. c. The greatest good for the greatest number. d. Goods should be distributed by the community or government in a fair and equitable manner. e. All of the above.

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Goods should be distributed by the community or government in a fair and equitable manner.

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Which of the following is associated with utilitariansim? a. All people with a shared cultural hertitage and language are brothers and sisters who have a moral obligation to support one another. b. The greatest good for the greatest number. c. The government should guarantee political and civil rights such as free speech, voting rights and religious tolerance. d. Goods should be distributed by the community or government in a fair and equitable manner. e. None of the above.

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The greatest good for the greatest number

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Which of the following is associated with Marxism? a. The government should guarantee political and civil rights such as free speech, voting rights and religious tolerance. b. The government should not interfere in peoples’ personal affairs. c. All people with a shared cultural hertitage and language are brothers and sisters who have a moral obligation to support one another. d. Advocated a classless society brought about by a workers revolution. e. None of the above.

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Advocated a classless society brought about by a workers revolution.

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Which of the following major events took place in America during the Romantic period? a Revolutionary War b The Hundred Years War c The Constitution was written d The Declaration of Independence was written e The Civil War

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The Civil War

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What are the dates of the Romantic period? a 1900-1950 b 1750-1820 c 1820-1900 d 1710-1750 e 1600-1710

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1820-1900

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All of the following are characteristics of Romantic art EXCEPT: a dramatic b focus on balance, proportion and symmetry c may be ugly, ghastly or grotesque d not timeless or universal e focus on emotion rather than structure or processes

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Focus on balance, proportion, and symmetry

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Romantic compositions were commonly based on all of the following subject matter EXCEPT: a Bible stories b the supernatural c the mystery of death d unrequited love e nature

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Bible stories

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What is it called when composers try to depict faraway places through music? a exoticism b nationalism c romanticism d primitivism e realism

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Exoticism

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An art song is: a a song for solo voice and piano based on a poem b a song for solo voice and piano based on a painting or sculpture c a song for chorus and piano based on a folk tale d a song for a small vocal ensemble and piano based on themes of love e none of the above

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a song for solo voice and piano based on a poem

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In Romantic compositions, there were many references to nature. What were these references symbols for? a God and other religious figures b characters in a story c human emotions and events d good and evil e none of the above

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Human emotions and events

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Which of the following was a leading composer of art songs? a Hector Berlioz b Franz Schubert c Ludwig van Beethoven d Frederic Chopin

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Franz Schubert

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In the art song how important was the piano part? a less important than the vocal part b equal in importance to the vocal part c more important than the vocal part d the important of the piano varied depending on the style of song

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Equal in importance to the vocal part

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Who wrote the poem for The Erlking? a Heinrich Heine b Johann Wolfgang von Goethe c John Keats d William Wordsworth e Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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What is the story of The Erlking about? a a man whose child dies b lovers who are united c a battle between a mortal and an evil immortal witch d the battle of Armageddon e none of the above

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A man whose child dies

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According to German mythology, what is The Erlking? a king of the fairies and the representative of passionate love b king of the elves and the representative of death c king of the minnesingers and the representative of fate d God e none of the above

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king of the elves and the representative of death

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Vocalists used all of the following techniques to differentiate between characters in an art song EXCEPT: a voice inflection b volume c voice range d masks and other props

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masks and other props

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Why was the Treaty of Versailles of 1919 devastating for Germany? a. Germany had to accept all responsibility for causing World War I. b. Germany had to pay reparations to the allies for World War I. c. Germany lost virtually its entire armed services and overseas colonies. d. All of the above. e. A and B

A

All of the above

80
Q

What was the purpose of Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations? a. It attempted to civilize the conduct of nations. b. It was an organization that sought to establish rules for the treatment of prisoners of war. c. It sought to end poverty and hunger in third world countries. d. It sought to set up the rules for international trade. e. None of the above.

A

It attempted to civilize the conduct of nations

81
Q

Why was Woodrow Wilson’s League of Nations unsuccessful? a. Because the United States refused to join. b. Because there was insufficient funding for its projects. c. Because of corruption amongst its officers. d. Because of lack of organization and leadership. e. All of the above.

A

Because the United States refused to join

82
Q

Who seized the Russian government in 1917? a. Stalin b. Marx c. Lenin d. Zmievskaya e. Gorobchinsky

A

Lenin

83
Q

Lenin did all of the following except: a. Established the All-Russian Congress of Soviets. b. Used Social Darwinism as a justification for the invasion of numerous other countries. c. Had the secret police murder all of his political opponents. d. Established a dictatorship of the Communist party.

A

Used Social Darwinism as a justification for the invasion of numerous other countries.

84
Q

Who became absolute dictator of the Soviet Union in 1924? a. Lenin b. Marx c. Gorbachev d. Yeltsin e. Stalin

A

Stalin

85
Q

Who took over rule of Italy in 1922? a. Alberto Tomba b. Alberto Busnari c. Benito Mussolini d. Matteo Angiletti e. Enrico Pozza

A

Benito Mussolini

86
Q

What did the doctrines of Italian fascism stress? A. The dominance of the state and the subordination of the individual. B. The desireability of war. C. The Social Darwinian “right” of Italy to expand at the expense of “inferior” nations. d. All of the above. e. A and B.

A

All of the above

87
Q

What false belief did the German military clique foster? a. The belief that Germany had never been defeated on the filed of battle during WWI; it had been betrayed at home by pacifist liberals. b. That Italian fascism was not a threat to anyone. c. That the invasion of neighboring countries was the only way to bring about world peace. d. All of the above.

A

The belief that Germany had never been defeated on the filed of battle during WWI; it had been betrayed at home by pacifist liberals.

88
Q

Who blamed the Jews for many of Germany’s post World War I problems and proclaimed the absolute supremacy of the Aryan master race? a. The National Association of Fascists b. The National Socialist German Workers’ Party c. The German Aryan Alliance d. Mein Kampf e. Aryan Nation

A

The National Socialist German Workers’ Party

89
Q

Who said, “If you keep it simple, say it often, and make it burn, the public will believe anything.” a. Karl Marx b. Joseph Stalin c. Benito Mussolini d. Adolf Hitler e. Woodrow Wilson

A

Adolf Hitler

90
Q

Which of the following events started World War II? a. The signing of the Berlin-Rome Treaty. b. The German invasion of Poland. c. Japan’s seizure of Manchuria. d. The start of the Spanish civil war. e. Hitler’s occupation of the Rhineland.

A

Japan’s seizure of Manchuria.

91
Q

Why did Germany withdraw from the League of Nations in 1933? a. To secretly arm for war. b. To protest the signing of the Wilson Treaty. c. To become a member of the opposing St. Petersburg League. d. Because France and England would not agree to sign a non-aggression pact.

A

To secretly arm for war

92
Q

How did Hitler defy the Treaty of Versailles? a. He occupied the Rhineland in 1936. b. He occupied Spain in 1934. c. He refused to abide by the provisions of the Wilson Treaty. d. All of the above. e. A and B.

A

He occupied the Rhineland in 1936

93
Q

Germany signed a non-aggression pact with which country on August 23, 1939? a. France b. Russia c. England d. Czechoslovakia e. The Baltic Republics

A

Russia

94
Q

Germany occupied all of the following during World War II except: a. Austria b. Czechoslovakia c. Poland d. The Rhineland e. Manchuria

A

Manchuria

95
Q

What caused France and England to become involved in World War II? a. The German invasion of Guernica, Spain. b. The opening of the Dachau concentration camp. c. The German invasion of Poland. d. The signing of the Rome-Berlin treaty. e. The Italian invasion of Ethiopia.

A

The German invasion of Poland.

96
Q

All of the following reflect attitudes of the 20th century except: a. All living things are constantly evolving. b. All living creatures are interrelated. c. We cannot alter our environment without worldwide repercussions. d. We cannot damage our environment without hurting ourselves. e. Homo sapiens have dominion over the globe and over lower forms of life. f. Everything is in a continual stage of becoming. g. Cultural identities are viewed as journeys rather than destinations.

A

Homo sapiens have dominion over the globe and over lower forms of life.

97
Q

Why was the anticipated era of peace and stability after World War II delayed? a. Because of western Europe’s attempt to recover financially through aggressive colonialism. b. Because of the Soviet Union’s postwar expansionism. c. Because of Japan’s postwar expansionism. d. Because of the breakdown in negotiations at the United Nations. e. Because of the refusal by several countries to adopt the provisions of the Geneva Convention.

A

Because of the Soviet Union’s postwar expansionism.

98
Q

During the Cold War, who was the confrontation between? a. Northern European countries led by France vs. Southern European countries led by Italy. b. European countries led by France and Britain vs. Middle Eastern countries led by Iraq. c. The United States vs. Middle Eastern countries such as Iran and Iraq. d. The United States vs. China. e. The Western democracies led by the United States vs. the Eastern Bloc led by the Soviet Union.

A

The Western democracies led by the United States vs. the Eastern Bloc led by the Soviet Union.

99
Q

Stalin created “peoples’ republics” in all of the following countries except: a. Romania b. Turkey c. Hungary d. Poland e. Bulgaria

A

Turkey

100
Q

The Communists tried and failed to win power in all of the following countries except: a. The Philippines b. Indonesia c. Malaysia d. Vietnam e. South Korea

A

Vietnam

101
Q

What started the Korean War? a. The North Koreans invaded South Korea. b. The Russians invaded North Korea. c. The Chinese invaded South Korea. d. The Russians invaded all of Korea. e. Troops from the United Nations invaded South Korea.

A

The North Koreans invaded South Korea.

102
Q

What started the Vietnam war? a. The North Vietnamese army joined the Viet Cong, a group of Communist guerillas. b. The South Vietnamese army launched an attack on the North Vietnamese city of Hanoi. c. Russian and Chinese troops invaded South Vietnam. d. The United States launched an attack on the South Vietnamese city of Saigon. e. None of the above.

A

The North Vietnamese army joined the Viet Cong, a group of Communist guerillas.

103
Q

What changes in American society came about as a result of the Vietnam War? a. The anti-establishment free-speech revolt of the 1960s. b. Campus sit-ins and riots. c. Communes. d. Flower children and hippies. e. All of the above.

A

All of the above

104
Q

Which of the following led to massive protests against the Vietnam war? a. Mounting casualties and atrocities. b. The corruption of the South Vietnamese government. c. The inability of the American arny to inflict a decisive defeat on a dedicated and ruthless enemy. d. Lack of a clear-cut rationale for an Asian war. e. All of the above.

A

All of the above

105
Q

How did the Vietnam War end? a. The North and South Vietnamese signed the Ho Chi Minh Treaty which divided the country into two separate governments. b. Peace keeping forces from the United Nations ended the conflict. c. Hanoi fell to the South Vietnamese on April 30, 1975. d. Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese on April 30, 1975.

A

Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese on April 30, 1975

106
Q

Which of the following led to the downfall of Communism? a. The classless society was never really tried. b. The proletariat never had any voice in the “dictatorship of the proletariat.” c. The dictatorial party’s elite class controlled the masses through fear, censorship, the rewriting of history and the secret police. d. The environment was destroyed trying to reach production quotas. e. The Soviet economy was sickly. f. The information age played a role in the public’s knowledge of demonstrations, rebellion and repression. g. All of the above.

A

All of the above

107
Q

Why did Stalin want a divided Germany? A. He wanted the Soviet Union’s dominance to be unrivaled in Europe. B. He was afraid of the power of the German army. C. Western Germany was an economic and politial liability and he didn’t want it absorbed into the Eastern Bloc. d. All of the above. e. A and B.

A

A and B

108
Q

What ended the Cold War? a. The signing of the Glasnost Treaty in 1988. b. The unification of Germany and the signing of the Paris Charter in 1990. c. The signing of the Arms Reduction Agreement between the Soviet Union and the USA in September of 1992. d. The crash of the Soviet stock market. e. All of the above.

A

The unification of Germany and the signing of the Paris Charter in 1990.

109
Q

All of the following occurred during the 20th century except: a. World War I and World War II b. The Great Depression c. The development of the atomic bomb d. The development of television and the computer e. The threat of nuclear annihilation f. The Civil War

A

The Civil War

110
Q

Which of the following is true of 20th century artists? a. They questioned traditional values and beliefs and traditional approaches to art and music. b. They experimented with bold, radical new styles. c. They turned away from the styles of their predecessors and tried to take art in a new direction. d. All of the above.

A

All of the above

111
Q

Which of the following types of art has no recognizable subject matter? a. Cubism b. Non-Objective Art c. Dadaism d. Expressionsim e. Impressionism

A

Non-Objective art

112
Q

Which of the following types of artists challenged the very notion of the meaning of art by displaying ordinary objects in museums? a. Dadaists b. Cubist c. Non-Objective Artists d. Impressionists e. Expressionists

A

Dadaists

113
Q

Which of the following types of art has a fractured, dislocated appearance? a. Expressionism b. Cubism c. Dadaism d. Impressionism e. Non-Objective art

A

Cubism

114
Q

This artwork is an example of:

a. Impressionism
b. Expressionism
c. Non-objective art
d. Dadaism
e. Cubism

A

Cubism

115
Q

This art is an example of:

a. impressionism
b. ecpressionism
c. non-objective art
d. dadaism
e. primitivism

A

Dadaism

116
Q

This artwork is an example of:

a. Impressionism
b. Expressionism
c. Non-objective Art
d. Dadaism
e. Cubism

A

Expressionism

117
Q

This artwork is an example of:

a. impressionism
b. expressionism
c. non-objective art
d. dadaism
e. cubism

A

Impressionism

118
Q

This artwork is an example of:

a. impressionism
b. expressionism
c. non-objective art
d. dadaism
e. primitivism

A

Non-objective art

119
Q

This artwork is an example of:

a. impressionism
b. expressionism
c. non-objective art
d. dadaism
e. primitivism

A

Primitivism

120
Q

All of the following can be found in impressionist paintings except:

a. small dabs of paint
b. strong emphasizing (contour) lines
c. short, quick brush strokes
d. brilliant white background
e. the effect of shimmering light emanating from the canvas

A

Strong emphasizing (contour) lines

121
Q

Which of the following was the leading composer of impressionist music?

a. Arnold Schoenberg
b. John Cage
c. Igor Stravinsky
d. Claude Debussy
e. Aaron Copland

A

Claude Debussy

122
Q

Which of the following are associated with impressionist paintings.

a. dramatic
b. emotional intensity
c. deep sense of meaning
d. fractured, distorted shapes
e. none of the above

A

None of the above

123
Q

Why did art critics object to Claude Monet’s painting Impression: Sunrise?

a. because the emotions expressed were too strong
b. because the figures were ugly and distorted
c. because it had no recognizable subject matter
d. because the figures were fractured and fragmented
e. because it lacked clarity and precise detail

A

Because it lacked clarity and precise detail

124
Q

Which of the following is true?

a. Debussy chose chords primarily for their function rather than their sound
b. Debussy chose chords primarily for their sound rather than their function

A

Debussy chose chords primarily for their sound rather than their function

125
Q

Which of the following were de-emphasized in Debussy’s music?

a. Rhythm
b. Melody
c. Form
d. Functional harmony
e. All of the above

A

All of the above

126
Q

Which of the following were emphasized in Debussy’s music?

a. tone color
b. rhythm
c. melody
d. form
e. all of the above

A

Tone color

127
Q

Which of the following describe’s Debussy’s melodies?

a. short melodic fragments
b. long, meandering lines with no sense of direction
c. symmetrical melodies with a clear sense of direction
d. all of the above
e. a and b

A

A and B

128
Q

Which statement best describes the rhythm in Debussy’s music?

a. strong, regular pulse
b. strong, irregular pulse with many accents
c. vague and unmetered with no strong sense of pulse
d. weak, regular pulse
e. a combination of all of the above

A

Vague and unmetered with no strong sense of pulse

129
Q

Which of the following art movements tried to capture the way objects or scenes looked at a moment’s glance?

a. expressionism
b. dadaism
c. impressionism
d. cubism
e. non-objective art

A

Impressionism

130
Q

Which of the following is an example of impressionist music?

a. the Rite of Spring
b. Appalachian Spring
c. Petroushka
d. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
e. Pierrot Lunaire

A

Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun

131
Q

Which of the following types of artists tried to capture the visual effects of sunlight reflecting off of objects?

a. impressionists
b. dadaists
c. cubists
d. non-objective artists
e. expressionists

A

Impressionists

132
Q

Composers of the 20th century used all of the following techniques to avoid “tyranny of the barline” EXCEPT:

a. using irregular pattern of rhythm after a regular one has been established
b. use of silences on downbeats
c. displacing the downbeat with syncopation
d. maintaining a regular beat in one part and a conflicting beat in another
e. accents on the downbeats

A

Accents on the downbeats

133
Q

Which of the following is considered to be an example of primitivism?

a. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
b. Pierrot Lunaire
c. The Firebird
d. Petroushka
e. The Rite of Spring

A

The Rite of Spring

134
Q

Which of the following composers was a leader of the expressionist movement?

a. Claude Debussy
b. Arnold Schoenberg
c. Bela Bartok
d. Igor Stravinsky
e. Aaron Copland

A

Arnold Schoenberg

135
Q

Which of the following pieces is an example of expressionist music?

a. Pierrot Lunaire
b. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
c. Petroushka
d. The Rite of Spring
e. Appalachian Spring

A

Pierrot Lunaire

136
Q

Who is widely regarded as the leading American composer of the 20th century?

a. Igor Stravinsky
b. Arnold Shoenberg
c. Aaron Coopland
d. Claude Debussy
e. Bela Bartok

A

Aaron Copland

137
Q

What was Stravinsky’s father’s occupaton?

a. lawyer
b. doctor
c. teacher
d. piano maker
e. opera singer

A

Opera singer

138
Q

Despite his interest in music, Stravinsky’s parents insisted that he study what subject in college?

a. mathematics
b. law
c. business
d. accounting
e. medicine

A

Law

139
Q

31

A
140
Q

What musical device does Stravinsky use to give his music a driving force?

a. polychords
b. ostinato
c. long, winding melodies
d. functional harmony
e. none of the above

A

Ostinato

141
Q

What is a percusive orchestra?

a. An orchestra with twice as many percussionists as normal.
b. An orchestra that plays with a loud, strident sound.
c. A technique whereby the composer requires normally melodic instruments to play with strong, irregular accents and jabbing sounds.
d. A technique whereby the composer requires the orchestra to pulsate with sforzandos at regular intervals.
e. None of the above.

A

A technique whereby the composer requires normally melodic instruments to play with strong, irregular accents and jabbing sounds.

142
Q

A dissonant chord in which two triads are combined together is called a:

a. tritone
b. multiphonic
c. polychord
d. double triad
e. spatium

A

Polychord

143
Q

Which of the following art movements looked to non-Western cultures for inspiration?

a. dadaism
b. primitivism
c. cubism
d. expressionism
e. impressionism

A

Primitivism

144
Q

Who was the great Russian impresario who hired Stravinsky to orchestrate a piece of music for the Russian ballet?

a. Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
b. Mikhail Glinka
c. Ivan Pokrovsky
d. Serget Diagheliv
e. Vaslav Nijinsky

A

Sergei Giaghilev

145
Q

Which of the following caused a riot during the first performance?

a. The Rite of Spring
b. The Firebird
c. Petroushka
d. Appalachian Spring
e. Pierrot Lunaire

A

The Rite of Spring

146
Q

Which of the following ballets is based on a story about puppets who come to life?

a. The Firebird
b. The Rite of Spring
c. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
d. Petroushka
e. Pierrot Lunaire

A

Petroushka

147
Q

Which of the follwoing is about an evil, green-taloned Kaschai who turns any man who enters his garden into stone?

a. Petroushka
b. The Firebird
c. The Rite of Spring
d. Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
e. Appalachian Spring

A

The Firebird

148
Q

Which of the following is about a pagan ritual in which a young girl dances herself to death as a sacrifice?

a. Petroushka
b. Appalachian Spring
c. Pierrot Lunaire
d. The Rite of Spring
e. The Firebird

A

The Rite of Spring

149
Q

Which of the following does Stravinsky use to avoid tyranny of the barline?

a. irregular accents
b. syncopation
c. frequent changes of meter
d. all of the above

A

All of the above

150
Q

How long did it take to prepare The Rite of Spring for performance?

a. six months
b. one year
c. eighteen months
d. two years
e. five years

A

Two years

151
Q

Which of the following types of artists are knwon for expressing negative emotions such as fear, anxiety, pain, ager, isolation, and tension in their works?

a. impressionists
b. dadaists
c. cubists
d. expressionists
e. non-objective artists

A

Expressionists

152
Q

Which of the following types of artists used harsh, ugly sounds and distroted images to make their point?

a. dadaists
b. cubists
c. impressionists
d. non-objective artists
e. expressionists

A

Expressionists

153
Q

In the twelve-tone system of composition, which is true?

a. all of the pitches are of equal importance
b. the tonic and dominant are the most important pitches
c. the first six notes of the chromatic scale are most important
d. the last six notes of the chromatic scale are most important
e. the most important pitches are determined by a game of chance

A

All of the pitches are of equal importance

154
Q

Which of the following types of artists promoted the “aesthetic of the ugly?”

a. expressionists
b. impressionists
c. cubists
d. non-objective artists
e. dadaists

A

Expressionists

155
Q

A vocal technique in which the pitches of the notes are only approximately notated but the rhythm is precisely notated is caled:

a. sprechgesang
b. spasshaft
c. sprechstimme
d. spezzato
e. spiegando

A

Sprechstimme

156
Q

Why did expressionist painters despise impressionist painters?

a. because their works were ugly and distorted
b. because they didn’t show the world as it really was - ugly, harsh, and painful
c. because their technique was imprecise
d. because their paintings lacked clarity
e. because their paintings had no recognizable subject matter

A

because they didn’t show the world as it really was - ugly, harsh, and painful

157
Q

How did Copland make 20th century compositional devices more palatable to modern audiences?

a. he used them sparingly
b. he gace pre-concert lectures explaining the devices
c. he put them in the extreme low register where they were barely audible
d. he combined them with the familiar elements of jazz, hymns, and folk tunes
e. all of the above

A

He combined them with the familiar elements of jazz, hymns, and folk tunes

158
Q

Why did Copland change his style in the late 1930’s?

a. He wanted to invent a new style of composition.
b. He wanted to write music that was more serious and intellectual.
c. He wanted his music to appeal to a wider audience.
d. He was influenced by WWII and wanted his music to reflect the pain and suffering in the world

A

He wanted his music to appeal to a wider audience.

159
Q

Appalachian Spring was written for which dancer?

a. Isadora Duncan
b. Ruth St. Dennis
c. Martha Graham
d. Anna Pavlova
e. Gelsey Kirkland

A

Martha Graham

160
Q

Which of the following works is based on a story about the joys and anxieties of pioneer life?

a. The Firebird
b. Petroushka
c. Rodeo
d. Prelude to the Afternoon of the Faun
e. Appalachian Spring

A

Appalachian Spring

161
Q

What type of music is this?

a. sonata form
b. ballet music
c. minuet
d. theme and variations
e. art song

A

Art song

162
Q

What type of music is this?

a. ballet music
b. art song
c. sonata form
d. minuet
e. theme and variations

A

Minuet

163
Q

Who is the composer of this music?

a. Claude Debussy
b. Franz Schubert
c. Arnold Schoenberg
d. Igor Stravinsky
e. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

164
Q

Who is the composer of this music?

a. Claude Debussy
b. Franz Schubert
c. Arnold Schoenberg
d. Igor Stravinsky
e. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

A

Franz Schubert

165
Q

What type of music is this?

a. ballet music
b. art song
c. sonata form
d. minuet
e. theme and variations

A

Sonata form

166
Q

What type of music is this?

a. ballet music
b. art song
c. sonata form
d. minuet
e. theme and variations

A

Theme and variations

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