Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 11: Anton Webern

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Webern's melodic lines are
A)atomized into two- or three-note fragments.
B)reinforced by frequent tutti unison passages.
C)folklike, with narrow ranges and frequent repetitions.
D)basically in major and minor keys.
2
Webern's twelve-tone works contain many examples of
A)long singing melodies.
B)melodic and harmonic repetition.
C)strict polyphonic imitation.
D)homophonic texture.
3
The least important element in Webern's music is
A)texture.
B)tone color.
C)dynamic level.
D)tonality.
4
Webern's Five Pieces for Orchestra are scored for
A)a chamber orchestra of eighteen soloists.
B)solo voice, chorus, and orchestra.
C)the traditional large romantic orchestra.
D)mandolin, harmonium, and strings.
5
Webern
A)had little formal musical training.
B)taught himself piano and cello.
C)earned a doctorate in music history from the University of Vienna.
D)enjoyed frequent performances of his own music.
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