Quiz 25

Question 1

Contemporary musical style featuring the repetition of short, melodic, rhythmic and harmonic patterns.

Answer 1

Minimalism

Question 2

Who wrote Symphony No. 4 (Heroes)?

Answer 2

Glass (based on Heroes by Bowie)

Question 3

What is the genre of Symphony No. 4 (Heroes) by Glass?

Answer 3

Symphonic Ballet

Question 4

A contemporary style of music that employs the rich harmonic language and other elements of Romantic and Post-Romantic Composers.

Answer 4

Neo-Romanticism

Question 5

A bell-like style developed by Estonian composer Arvo Part, achieved by weaving conjunct lines that hover around a central pitch.

Answer 5

Tintinnabulation

Question 6

Who wrote Blue Cathedral?

Answer 6

Higdon

Question 7

What is the Genre of Blue Cathedral by Higdon?

Answer 7

Orchestral Tone Poem

Question 8

What are the Performing Forces of Blue Cathedral by Higdon?

Answer 8

Large Orchestra with many percussion instruments.

Question 9

What are some of the specialty instruments used in Blue Cathedral by Higdon?

Answer 9

Crotales, Reflex Balls, Tuned Glasses.