mus 250 exam 1 (ch. 1-6) Actual Questions With Correct Detailed Answers Verified Solutions.
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MUS.
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MUS.
rhythm - correct answer is the term for the orderly flow of music through time
-ALL music takes place in time, so ALL music has Rhythm
rhythm usually includes: beat meter and tempo
4 listening levels of music: - correct answer ...
Concert music: - correct answer -also called 'art' music or 'classical music'
-created primarily for listening; meaning sounds should be interesting and satisfying or else they will be
ignored or forgotten
fine art vs folk art
-concert music is considered to be fine art
,ordinary vs extraordinary music - correct answer •Ordinary: "Here today, gone
tomorrow"
•Extraordinary: "Here today, here tomorrow"
hearing vs listening: - correct answer Hearing is when our eardrums are actuated by
sound. Hearing may also involve listening, but then again, it may not. This may be similar to when your
parents are telling you somethingthey think is important but you have no interest in. Basically in one ear
and out the other.
Listening to music without really paying attention to it is something like watching a movie through sun
glasses.
When we listen to concert musicwe must do more than hear the sounds, we truly must listen carefully in
order to discover what is happening musically. This leads to a greater awareness of what is happening
musically and alsogreater enjoyment and satisfaction..
The world would be a less desirable place without music because
a. it would be too quiet.
b. All of these choices are correct
c. it is a basis for civilization.
d. music contributes to the quality of life.
e. we need music in order to be healthy. - correct answer music contributes to the
quality of life
"Classical music" can be thought of as music - correct answer that was created to be
listened to carefully
Concert music is heard more often and in more places than is popular music.
a. True b. False - correct answer false
Hoe-down -- rodeo by Aaron copland is played by a: - correct answer symphony
orchestra
, art or concert music is: - correct answer music created for intellectual and
psychological satisfaction.
Why are guidance and instruction often needed to understand many works of concert music?
a. We hear a popular song quite a few times when it's popular, but we seldom or never hear pieces of
concert music.
b. All of the choices are true.
c. They are frequently longer than popular songs.
d. They are often more complex than popular songs.
e. Many times concert music is in an unfamiliar style. - correct answer all the above
Which of the following is not a difference between concert and popular music?
a. Concert music is not as loud.
b. Concert music is not presented flamboyantly.
c. Popular music is simpler.
d. Concert music uses more instruments.
e. Concert music lasts longer. - correct answer concert music uses more instruments
why is memory so important in learning to listen to music? - correct answer
Because we hear just an instant of music at any particular moment, we need to remember and
anticipate what preceded and might follow that instant of sound
The composer of the music for the ballet "Rodeo" is - correct answer Aaron Copland
Rutter's "open thou mine eyes" is sung by: - correct answer boys with unchanged
voices (boys sopranos) --> the higher pitched softer voices
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