Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 7: Frederic Chopin

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
Chopin was
A)an extroverted virtuoso.
B)robust and flamboyant.
C)sloppy and careless in dress.
D)shy and reserved.
2
Most of Chopin's pieces
A)are exquisite miniatures.
B)are for a wide range of media.
C)have a limited variety of moods.
D)have literary programs or titles.
3
Chopin's Revolutionary Étude in C Minor develops the pianist's left hand because
A)the left hand must play rapid passages throughout.
B)it is played only by the left hand.
C)it takes nearly an hour to perform.
D)the left hand plays the main melody.
4
Because of his size, it was difficult for Chopin to
A)play fast passages on the piano.
B)produce big sounds on the piano.
C)conduct symphony orchestras.
D)use the pedal on the piano.
5
Much of Chopin's music is an example of
A)expressionism.
B)exoticism.
C)nationalism.
D)impressionism.
6
The polonaise is
A)a dance in duple meter.
B)a dance in triple meter.
C)a march in duple meter.
D)a march in triple meter.
Music: An Appreciation, Brief
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