Music Theory Quiz

When you have a collection of pieces that all have a general theme.

• SONG CYCLE

• VIRTUOSITY

• LYRICISM

• DISSONANCE

Music that tells a story without words

• NATIONALISM

• TONE POEMS

• LYRICISM

• SUITE

Suite is an example of ____________________

• Song cycles

• Rhapsody

• Dissonance

• Symphony

• Concerto

When two notes clash together to create tension is called_____________

• Virtuosity

• Dissonance

• Rhapsody

• Lyricism

A short piece that is a part of a general theme

• Tone Poem

• Lyricism

• Suite

When the melody extends and repeats to never ending lengths, it is called_________

• Virtuosity

• Lyricism

• Dissonance

Music that keeps changing moods, dynamics and rhythmic flow is a form of

• Virtuosity

• Expressionism

• Dissonance

A virtuoso is a master at writing music.

• True

• False

A nationalistic composer is one who

• Has a love for his/her country

• Includes folk music into classical works

• Can be born in any country.

• Prefers to write pieces that are from the Medieval Era