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1. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Newly emerging genres include the symphony and the string quartet

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6. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Representative composers include Igor Stravinsky and John Adams.

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2. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

The Broadway musical originated in this era.

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3. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Basso continuo provided the harmonic framework for compositions in this era.

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4. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

The Lied was an important genre, capturing the spirit of this era.

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5. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

The English oratorio originated in this era.

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11. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Representative composers include Antonio Vivaldi and Johann Sebastian Bach.

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7. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Composers placed an emphasis on symmetry, balance, and proportion.

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8. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)
   Equal temperament emerged as a preferred tuning system for keyboard instruments

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9. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern) Representative composers include Frederic Chopin and Hector Berlioz.

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10. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

The sonata cycle emerged as the primary structure for instrumental music.

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14. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Minimalism emerged as an important style current in this era.

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12. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Nationalism and exoticism are closely associated with this era.

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13. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Elements of the musical style include Franz Joseph Haydn and Luwig van Beethoven

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15. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Elements of the musical style include chromatic harmony, virtuosity, and lyrical melodies.

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16. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

The French overture was used to introduce dramatic works in this era

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21. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

1.The full ensemble in a Baroque concerto
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17. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Electronic instruments like the synthesizer were used in instrumental works.

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19. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Composers of this era absorbed popular music and jazz into their compositions.

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20. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Compositions of this era often contains extramusical associates in orchestral genres, such as the program symphony

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18. Identify the historical era (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or Modern)

Movements were often dominated by a single “affect” or “affection”

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24. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A rapidly ascending, arpeggiated theme, often used as the dramatic opening of Classical era works
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22. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A loud ceremonial piece that features brass instruments
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23. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A programmatic single-movement orchestral work, free in form
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25. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

Italian for “robbed time”; indicates a flexible approach to tempo
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26. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A note that is sustained while the harmony changes in other parts
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27. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A popular Baroque keyboard instrument in which small quills pluck the strings
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28. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

The extensive use of notes from outside of the main key
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29. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A two-part form in which material from Section A returns after B material

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30. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A non-traditional scale consisting of six different, equally spaced pitches
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31. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A rhythmic or melodic pattern repeated for an extended period
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32. Provide the term for the following definitions. Name one representative composition title for each term. Composition titles must be chosen from the works required for this examination.

A trend in 20th-century music that uses strong accents, heavy syncopation, polyrhythm, and expanded percussion
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33. Name two forms other than sonata form found in the Classical sonata cycle.

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40. Answer the following for the music excerpt:
    Composer:
    Form of this movement:
    How does the key of this movement relate to the key of the entire work?
    Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this movement.
    1.
    2.

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35. Name two genres non-traditional scale types used by Modern-era composers.

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36. Name two tuned percussion instruments.

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37. Name two members of the woodwind family.

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38. Name two members of the brass family.

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39. Name two types of musical texture.

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41. Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Form of this movement:
Identify the poetic image in this passage and briefly explain how it is depicted.

Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this work.
1.
2.

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43. Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Genre of complete work:
Form of this movement:
Name the two chords outlined in this theme.
1. 2.
This composition demonstrates: (choose one)
Program music Absolute music exoticism

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44. Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Title of complete work: Composer:
Era: Genre:
Identify the poetic basis for this work.
Identify two innovative features of this work’s orchestration
1.
2.

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45. Answer the following for the music excerpt:

Composer: Era:
Who wrote the text of this work?
Describe how the piano helps establish the mood.

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46. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound
As the nymphs and shepherds dance below the beloved sky
As the bright arrival of spring
Title: Composer:

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50. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

“Glory to God, glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will towards men.”
Title: Composer:

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49. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

“You know how it is when someone asks you to ride in a terrific sport car, and then you wish you hadn’t?”
Title: Composer:

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47. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.
    The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound

Puerto Rico, you lovely island.
Island of tropical breezes.
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48. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.
    The shepherd’s bagpipes festively sound

“He sees himself at a witches’ Sabbath, in the midst of a hideous gathering of sorcerers and monsters of every kind who have come together for his funeral.”
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51. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

My laurel branches bloom for him, wherever he goes, as a wreath of honour. God Save Francis the Emperor.
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52. Identify the composition and composer for five of the following text excerpts, lyrics, quotes, or poetic inspirations.

He reaches the courtyard weary and anxious;
In his arms, the child is dead.
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53. Fill in the blanks for Messiah
    Composer: Era:
    Performing forces:
    Source of the text:
    Librettist:
    Name two types of recitative used in this work and give one example of each.
    Type 1.____________________________ Example 1_______________________________
    Type 2.____________________________ Example 2_______________________________
    Describe one of the following movements in detail.
    Overture (sinfony) or Rejoice Greatly (soprano aria) or “Hallelujah!” (chorus)

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54. Fill in the blanks for Carmen

Composer: Era:
Librettists
Original source of story:
Language of performance:
Briefly define the term exoticism and explain how it relates to this work. Cite specific musical elements used by the composer.

Describe “L’amour est un oiseau rebelle” in detail.

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55. Fill in the blanks for West Side Story
    Composer: Era:
    Lyricist:
    Choreographer:
    Original source of story:
    Provide a brief plot summary.

Describe in detail either “Maria” or “America.”

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34. Name two genres that employ a libretto

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Title of complete work: Composer:
Name the instrument that introduces this theme.
Briefly describe the setting of this work.
Identify and briefly explain two specific musical features of this work.
1.
2.