The Ultimate Exam On Music: Quiz!
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The term "timbre" describes:
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The overall rhythmic feel of a song
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The vocal range of a singer
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A type of drum used by early jazz bands
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Tone color, or characteristic sound of an instrument or voice
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The Ultimate Exam on Music: Quiz! tests knowledge on music genres, forms, and historical developments like Tin Pan Alley and Ragtime. It assesses understanding of song structures and the impact of technological advancements on vocal styles.
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The soft, "crooning," singing style heard in "My Blue Heaven" is most closely linked with which of the following developments in recording technology:
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Wax cylinders
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The phonograph
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The microphone
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Radio networks
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A. The microphoneExplanation
The microphone and electric recording allowed engineers to raise the volume level of a singer's voice on a recording, which meant that a singer could sing softly into a microphone and and still be heard over the other instruments.Rate this question:
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The form, instrumental timbres, lyrics, and vocal style heard in "My Blue Heaven" characterize this song as most likely belonging to what genre?
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Ragtime
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Old-Time music
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Jazz
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Tin Pan Alley
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A. Tin Pan AlleyExplanation
The soft, "crooning" vocal delivery, verse-refrain form, and domestic/romantic themes are often found in songs from the Tin Pan Alley genre.Rate this question:
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Scott Joplin is best known for composing songs in which genre of music?
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Ballads
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Ragtime
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Tin Pan Alley
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Minstrel Shows
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A. RagtimeExplanation
Scott Joplin is best known for composing songs in the genre of ragtime. Ragtime is a style of music that emerged in the late 19th century and early 20th century, characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lively melodies. Joplin was a prominent figure in the ragtime movement and is often referred to as the "King of Ragtime." He composed numerous ragtime compositions, including his most famous piece, "The Entertainer." Joplin's contributions to ragtime music have had a lasting impact and continue to be celebrated and enjoyed today.Rate this question:
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In the song from Question 1, what is the best way to describe the form of the second main section (0:43-1:32)?
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AABA
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Sectional
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Montuno
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Strophic
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A. AABAExplanation
We hear Etting sing a short melodic phrase (A) and then repeat that same melody (A). This is followed by a contrasting melody (B), and then another repetition of the A melody.Rate this question:
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The rumba "Enigue Nigue" concludes with a section featuring a solo vocal improvisation alternating with a fixed refrain in a call-and-response fashion, a section also known as the:
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Chorus
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Strophe
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Montuno
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Pregón
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A. MontunoExplanation
The rumba "Enigue Nigue" concludes with a section featuring a solo vocal improvisation alternating with a fixed refrain in a call-and-response fashion, which is known as the montuno. In this section, the soloist has the freedom to improvise and showcase their vocal skills, while the fixed refrain provides a consistent structure for the call-and-response interaction. The montuno adds dynamic and rhythmic variation to the rumba, enhancing its overall musicality and creating an engaging and lively performance.Rate this question:
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After listening to Ruth Etting's recording of "Deed I Do," the first section of music (0:00-0:43) can best be described as:
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The refrain
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The verse
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The hook
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The
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A. The verseExplanation
The verse is often the first section in song forms of this genre. Each time the verse is repeated in a given song, it is paired with new lyrics.Rate this question:
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The opening guitar line in "Satisfaction" by the Rolling Stones can be described as:
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A riff
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A hook
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A bridge
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Both a riff and a hook
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A. Both a riff and a hookExplanation
Riffs are short, repeating melodic ideas or patterns that generate rhythmic momentum. If a riff is distinctive enough to catch our attention and stick in our memory, it can also be called a hook.Rate this question:
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