MTTC MUSIC EDUCATION EXAMS
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(1714-1787) known for his advances in opera.
-he fused both the Italian and French operatic styles to create a more Classical,
cosmopolitan opera form.
-simpler, more lyrical, melodic style that made it easier for audiences to understand the
words being sung.
Famous works: "Iphigénie en Tauride" (Opera)
"Orfeo ed Euridice" "Armide"
- ANSWER-Christoph Willibald Gluck (Early Classical)
(1732 - 1809) is known as both the "Father of the Symphony" and the "Father of the
String Quartet."
-He codified both these forms as we know them today.
-Famous works: The Creation, Cello Concerto No. 1, The Seasons, Symphony 45
(Farewell Symphony)
- ANSWER-Franz Joseph Haydn (Middle Classical)
,(1756 - 1791), a child prodigy. He was a prolific composer across the full spectrum of
forms, mastering and innovating on them all, from opera to serenades. One his best
compositions centering strings is his String Quartet No. 5 in D major.
-Requiem(Lacrimosa), Eine kleine Nachtmusik, The Magic Flute, Don Giovanni, Piano
Concerto No. 21, The Marriage of Figaro,
- ANSWER-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Late Classical)
(1770 - 1827) was born at the start of the Classical Era - raised and trained in its
compositional forms and values. However, the force of his personality and talent took
the objective, rational, logical vocabulary of Classical music and used it to make
emotionally explosive symphonies and chamber music. His one his most challenging
string quartets, String Quartet No. 14, Op.131.
-Moonlight Sonata, Septet, Op. 20, Pathetique Sonata, No. 8 Op. 30, Fifth Symphony,
Eroica Symphony, Fidelio (Only Opera)
- ANSWER-Ludwig van Beethoven (Late Classical into Romantic)
3 minor 3rds makes what kind of chord?
- ANSWER-A diminished seventh chord
A Ballade is a musical form based on what literary form?
- ANSWER-Narrative
A basso continuo could be played by a harpsichord together with which another
instrument?
- ANSWER-Cello
, A beginning student plays the flute with a small and weak tone. What is most likely
causing their problem?
- ANSWER-The bottom lip is covering too much of the lip plate
A secondary school choral director wants to teach his students about melody and
accompaniment. Which compositional style would be best suited for this lesson?
- ANSWER-Leid (Voice with piano accompaniment)
A vocal student's tone is choked and tense, what do you do?
- ANSWER-Use "Foster" rather than glottal attacks
ABACABA represents what form?
- ANSWER-Rondo form
An example of Renaissance secular music, this type of music is designed for mixed
chorus and is usually about love.
- ANSWER-Madrigal
At what age does the Larynx have the highest placement in the throat?
- ANSWER-Infancy
Cajun music of Louisiana traces its roots back to which European culture?
- ANSWER-French
Constant harmony, perpetually repeated patterns/drones, and gradual transformation,
wall of sound describes what movement of the 1960s?
- ANSWER-The minimalist movement, with composers Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and
John Adams
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