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Chapter 8 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the craft of putting together sounds to create a special musical work?

a)

Composition

b)

Modulation

c)

Hook

d)

Fanfare

2.

What is a short , showy tune, usually written for brass, played to honor important people or announce an important event?

a)

Fanfare

b)

composition

c)

Modulation

d)

Synthesizer

3.

What is an electronic device, usually with a keyboard, capable of producing sounds in almost any range, tone quality and volume?

a)

Synthesizer

b)

Fanfare

c)

Modulation

d)

Hook

4.

What is a change of key?

a)

Composition

b)

Modulation

c)

Fanfare

d)

Synthesizer

5.

What is the motive or "grabber" phrase in a song that often accompanies the words of the song's title?

a)

Hook

b)

Synthesizer

c)

Fanfare

d)

Modulation

6.

Which answer describes Diane Warren?

a)

A composer who has written many songs for people such as Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, and Celine Dion.

b)

An American composer of popular songs, Broadway musicals, and concert music.

c)

Nicknamed "Father of all American orchestral music".

d)

Helped continue the gospel/spiritual tradition.

7.

Which answer describes Moses Hogan?

a)

He helped continue the gospel/spiritual tradition.

b)

Nicknamed "Father of all American orchestral music".

c)

An American composer of popular songs, Broadway musicals, and concert music.

d)

A composer who has written songs for artists like Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, and Celine Dion.

8.

Which answer describes Aaron Copland?

a)

Composer who has written songs for artist such as Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, and Celine Dion.

b)

An American composer of popular songs, Broadway musicals, and concert music.

c)

Nicknamed "Father of all American orchestral music".

d)

Helped continue the gospel/spiritual tradition.

9.

Which answer describes George Gershwin?

a)

Helped continue the gospel/spiritual tradition.

b)

Nicknamed "Father of all American orchestral music".

c)

An American composer of popular songs, Broadway musicals, and concert music.

d)

A composer who has written for artists such as Aerosmith, Rod Stewart, and Celine Dion.

10.

Who composed Operas, Broadway musicals, and concert music?

a)

George Gershwin

b)

Aaron Copland

11.

Which composer wrote ballets and Concert music?

a)

George Gershwin

b)

Aaron Copland

12.

Which invention allowed musicians into the world of electronic sound?

a)

the Chip

b)

the Synthesizer

c)

the Keyboard

13.

Which composer incorporate electronic sounds into their music? Choose all that apply:

a)

Libby Larsen

b)

Mason Bates

c)

Lionel Hampton

d)

Moses Hogan

14.

Who was known for popularizing the marimba?

a)

Lionel Hampton

b)

Moses Hogan

c)

George Gershwin

d)

Diane Warren

15.

Why did Copland write Fanfare for a Common Man?

a)

Composer were commissioned to write a fanfare during World War 2

b)

He wrote it for a brass band

c)

He wrote it to include in his Symphony No.3