In general, form in the arts means structural arrangement. In music form refers to patterns of organization in rhythm, melody, and harmony. A musical thought is made up of phrases that result from the combinations of sounds. Name two examples that illustrate how form is used to organize music. (Examples may vary.)
What will be an ideal response?
• the order of solos in a jazz or blue-grass performance
• the orchestration of a symphonic piece (that is, which instruments play which parts and when)
• the typical three-line stanzas (verses) of blues lyrics and blues chord progressions
• small units and variation found in traditional Native-American melodies
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In the literary works of Hrotsvit of Gandersheim, what author had the most influence?
a. the early Christian philosopher St. Augustine b. the Roman comic dramatist Terence c. the controversial teacher Peter Abelard d. the ancient Greek poet Sappho
Which of the following terms best describes this selection's compositional procedures?
a) Isorhythm b) Point of imitation c) Canon d) Retrograde
Ellington's trombone sections, ultimately called "God's trombones," included:
A. Cootie Williams, Rex Stewart, and Clark Terry. B. Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, and Barney Bigard. C. Louis Bellson, Jimmie Blanton, and Ben Webster. D. Lawrence Brown, Juan Tizol, and "Tricky Sam" Nanton.
In addressing what he considered to be a crisis of the demise of family life in Rome, Augustus mandated
a. tax deductions based on number of children. b. laws requiring people to marry. c. better housing to families with children. d. outlawing of birth-control practices.