Fine Arts

Which instrument is NOT a transposing instrument?

• Clarinet

• Trumpet

• Flute

• Alto saxophone

The harpsichord was most commonly used in which musical era?

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

• Modern

What is the primary difference between a viola and a violin?

• Viola has four strings, violin has five

• Viola is smaller and plays higher notes

• Viola is larger and has a lower pitch

• Violas are only used in folk music

The contrabassoon plays in which musical range?

• Soprano

• Alto

• Tenor

• Bass

The celesta is often mistaken for which instrument?

• Harp

• Glockenspiel

• Xylophone

• Piano

Which of these composers wrote no symphonies?

• Chopin

• Beethoven

• Brahms

• Mahler

What unusual feature is found in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9?

• It was written for only string instruments

• It includes vocal soloists and a choir

• It has no conductor markings

• It uses electronic instruments.

Which of these composers was a child prodigy and toured Europe as a performer at the age of six?

• Schubert

• Mozart

• Wagner

• Rachmaninoff

The “Rite of Spring” by Stravinsky caused controversy when it premiered in 1913. Why?

• It used non-traditional tuning

• The rhythm and choreography shocked audiences

• It had no melody

• It featured only percussion instruments

J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier was composed to demonstrate what?

• How to play in all 24 keys

• The limits of the harpsichord

• Early jazz harmonies

• The technique of piano duets