IGCSE - 20th Century Music Summative Quiz

The Modern Period in Western music history lasted from:

• 1890-present

• 1890-1945

• 1945-present

• 1900-2000

The Postmodern Period lasted from:

• 1890-present

• 1890-1945

• 1945-present

• 1900-2000

Which is NOT true of 20th century melodies?

• angular and spiky

• diatonic and tonal

• short and fragmentary

• wide leaps with chromatic and dissonant intervals

Melodies may also use (mark any that apply):

• glissandos

• microtones

• trills

• turns

In some pieces, the ingredient of melody may be of secondary importance - or even be totally lacking.

• True

• False

Harmonies are likely to include a greater proportion of concords to discords.

• True

• False

Harmonies also often include:

• dominant-tonic relationships

• note clusters

• traditional triads

Two or more keys at the same time is called:

• atonal

• modal

• polytonal

• tonal

Rhythms tend to be:

• balanced between rapid and gentle

• simple and orderly, with frequent use of legato

• vigorous and dynamic, with frequent use of syncopation

Which of these does NOT describe 20th century rhythms?

• energetic driving motor rhythms

• ostinato devices

• polyrhythms

• waltz-like