Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 9: Classical Chamber Music

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Classical chamber music is designed
A)to display the virtuosity of the players.
B)for the intimate setting of a small room.
C)exclusively for performance by paid professional musicians.
D)to be conducted by experienced orchestral directors.
2
The classical string quartet is a musical composition for
A)violin, viola, cello, and bass.
B)two violins, viola, and cello.
C)violin, guitar, viola, and cello.
D)violin and piano.
3
The most important form in classical chamber music is the
A)piano trio.
B)string quintet.
C)string quartet.
D)violin and piano sonata.
4
The piano trio is a musical composition for
A)three pianos.
B)violin and piano.
C)violin, cello, and piano.
D)All answers are correct.
5
The usual order of movements in a classical string quartet is
A)fast, slow, minuet or scherzo, fast.
B)fast, slow, fast, slow.
C)slow, fast, slow, fast.
D)fast, slow, fast.
6
A major factor that distinguishes chamber music from the symphony or concerto is that chamber music
A)does not use sonata form.
B)is performed in concert halls.
C)does not have difficult parts.
D)is performed by one player per part.
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