Program / Absolute Music Quiz

What is the definition of program music?

• Vocal music with no specific theme

• Instrumental music with no specific theme

• Music that is only played on special occasions

• Instrumental music that tells a story or follows a specific theme

What are the characteristics of program music?

• Instrumental music that tells a story or follows a specific theme

• Music that only uses electronic instruments

• Instrumental music with no story or theme

• Vocal music with no specific theme

What is the definition of absolute music?

• Music that is composed without any instruments

• Music that is not explicitly tied to any specific story, image, or idea

• Music that only uses absolute pitch

• Music that is always played at maximum volume

What are the characteristics of absolute music?

• Music with lyrics and vocals

• Music that tells a specific story

• Music that is always accompanied by visuals

• Instrumental music not tied to any specific story, image, or idea

How would you differentiate between program and absolute music?

• By their purpose and intention

• By their tempo and rhythm

• By their color and texture

• By their key and time signature

Give an example of a famous program music composition.

• The Sorcerer's Apprentice by Paul Dukas

• Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven

• Moonlight Sonata by Ludwig van Beethoven

• The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi

Give an example of a famous absolute music composition.

• Beethoven's Symphony No. 5

• Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro

• Taylor Swift's Shake It Off

• Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor

What role does storytelling play in program music?

• It helps to convey a narrative or depict a specific scene or emotion through the music.

• It has no impact on the music

• It distracts from the music

• It confuses the audience

How does absolute music evoke emotions without a specific narrative?

• Through the use of musical elements such as harmony, rhythm, and dynamics.

• By using visual effects and lighting

• Through the use of spoken word and lyrics

• By incorporating specific characters and plot lines

Discuss the influence of program and absolute music on other art forms.

• Emotional and narrative qualities

• Rhythm and harmony

• Color and texture

• Physical movement and dance