Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) is best described with which musical style?
A. Serialism
B. Impressionism
C. Classicism
D. Minimalism
E. Primitivism
Answer: B. Impressionism
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Rossini's term for an entrance aria is ____
A) cabaletta B) cavatina C) stretta D) scena
Presentation of dramatic action through the eyes of the protagonist, often distorted and dreamlike, is a feature of which theatrical movement?
A. symbolism B. futurism C. expressionism D. naturalism
According to the rule of thirds, place an important visual element:
a. Only in the top 1/3 of your frame. b. Only in the bottom 1/3 of your frame. c. Only in the center 1/3 of your frame. d. Divide your photograph into thirds both vertically and horizontally, and place the visual element at one of the intersections.
Identify the composer and composition heard in the listening example.
a. Clara Schumann, Liebst du um Schönheit b. Brahms, Wiegenlied c. Bizet, “Habanera,” from Carmen d. Schubert, Erlkönig e. Puccini, “Che gelida manina” from La bohème