Understanding John Cage's 4'33" Performance

Understanding John Cage's 4'33" Performance

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 2+ times

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The video features a performance of John Cage's 4'33" by soloist William Marks. It includes audience reactions such as applause and various sound elements like whistles, beeps, and coughs, culminating in a final round of applause.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was introduced as the soloist for the performance of John Cage's 4'33"?

John Cage

William Marks

David Smith

Michael Johnson

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of sounds were predominantly featured during the main performance?

Classical music

Various ambient sounds

Rock music

Silence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound was NOT part of the main performance?

Piano notes

Whistle blows

Beep

Coughs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound marked the end of the performance?

A loud bang

Final applause

A whistle blow

A beep

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of John Cage's 4'33"?

It is a traditional symphony

It emphasizes the sounds of the environment

It is a rock opera

It is a silent film