music chap 1

What does the pink flamingo symbolize in Alyona Sviridova's song "Pink Flamingo"?

• Perfection and love
• Freedom and power
• Friendship and joy
• Wealth and fortune
• Energy and life

What technique is central to yodeling as a singing style?

• Quick shifts between high and low registers
• Rapid repetition of vowel sounds
• Sustained long notes in one tone
• Alternation between two melodies
• Singing with vibrato over high notes

What vocal technique combines Alpine yodeling with American blues?

• Blue yodel
• Folk yodel
• Falsetto blues
• Modern alpine
• Rural swing

How did the church's ban contribute to the Jarabe Tapatío's popularity?

• It became a symbol of rebellion
• It inspired changes to its steps
• It limited its performance to private venues
• It led to collaborations with other dances
• It replaced earlier courtship dances

Who is MOST LIKELY to perform the "Tarantella Napoletana"?

• An orchestra at a classical music concert
• A folk dance troupe in Naples
• A jazz band in New Orleans
• A flamenco dancer in Spain
• A mariachi band in Mexico

Which cultural group is MOST LIKELY to use the Hijaz scale in their music?

• Traditional flamenco performers
• Native Australian musicians
• Scandinavian choral groups
• Indian classical instrumentalists
• African-American jazz bands

If "Freedom! '90" were re-released today, which theme would MOST LIKELY resonate with listeners?

• Individual independence
• Critique of wealth inequality
• Celebration of fame and fortune
• Nostalgia for 1990s culture
• Global environmental justice

What modern remix could BEST update the Oriental riff for contemporary music?

• Adding electronic dance beats
• Incorporating classical violin solos
• Using traditional drums exclusively
• Simplifying the notes for easy learning
• Integrating opera vocals into the melody

How is the Andalusian cadence SIMILAR to the Hijaz scale?

• Both originated in Spanish music traditions
• Both are widely used in Middle Eastern music
• Both create a descending melodic pattern
• Both are common in flamenco and folk music
• Both are based on harmonic minor scales

How does "Losing My Religion" DIFFER from "Black Hole Sun" in tone?

• "Losing My Religion" is romantic, while "Black Hole Sun" is pessimistic
• "Losing My Religion" is instrumental, while "Black Hole Sun" is lyrical
• "Losing My Religion" uses mandolin, while "Black Hole Sun" uses a guitar
• "Losing My Religion" is upbeat, while "Black Hole Sun" is melancholic
• "Losing My Religion" is a group effort, while "Black Hole Sun" is a solo piece