Cite four differences between classical and popular music that are described in the text
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: (1) acoustic instruments rather than an emphasis on electrically amplified instruments (2) preset notation/fixed
entity rather than emphasis on aural and oral transmission (3) emphasis on instrumental music rather than
music requiring a "lyric" to convey meaning (4) lengthy, variety of moods, requires concentration rather than
short, single mood works (5) beat often beneath the surface (6) abstract beauty instead of immediate impact
and lyrics that often deal with immediate life issues
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Any effects the play may have on society should also be taken into consideration when analyzing a play
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tinting and toning are
A. methods for using dyes used to add color to black-and-white film. B. methods of using filters to change the color of the light on the set. C. makeup used to adjust skin tones to suit the color balance of the film stock. D. printing techniques used to correct flaws in an image's color.
Dufay’s Nuper rosarum flores repeats the fixed melody on 6, 4, 2, and 3 units per breve to
a. smoothly blend the motet’s two voices. b. include each of the Florence Cathedral’s seven organs. c. mirror the proportions of Temple of Solomon and the Florence Cathedral. d. increase the sonority of the combined voices and instruments.
All of the following are true of Schumann's Carnaval EXCEPT?
a) it is a cycle of character pieces b) it depicts the ancient idea that truth is to be found in the innocence of childhood c) it is to a considerable degree autobiographical d) collections of note names within the piece spell out proper names