Music! Its Role and Importance in Our Lives

Chapter 8: Musical Creators

Self Check Quiz

1
The craft of putting together sounds to create a musical work is called
A)composition.
B)transcription.
C)modulation.
D)synthesis.
2
According to songwriter Diane Warren, writing music involves
A)waiting for an inspiration to hit her.
B)working out to build up her muscles.
C)practicing writing every day.
D)ignoring her imagination as much as possible.
3
The motive or grabber in a song that often accompanies the words of the song's title is called its
A)inspiration.
B)composition.
C)hook.
D)fanfare.
4
George Gershwin composed many Broadway musicals. Who wrote the lyrics to his music?
A)Diane Warren
B)Ira Gershwin
C)Lionel Hampton
D)Libby Larsen
5
Who wrote "I Got Rhythm" and "Bess, You Is My Woman Now"?
A)Aaron Copland
B)George Gershwin
C)Moses Hogan
D)Lionel Hampton
6
What is the term for a change of key?
A)modulation
B)composition
C)fanfare
D)synthesizer
7
Who wrote the ballet Appalachian Spring?
A)George Gershwin
B)Libby Larsen
C)Moses Hogan
D)Aaron Copland
8
Which of these is a hallmark of Aaron Copland's mature musical style?
A)the simplicity of his harmonies
B)the use of Gullah language to make his lyrics authentic
C)the use of modulation throughout
D)the flavor and tradition of African American style
9
Which composer used the poetry of American pioneers to inspire a work about life in the untamed West?
A)Libby Larsen
B)Aaron Copland
C)Moses Hogan
D)George Gershwin
10
Which American composer's mission was to continue the African American choral tradition?
A)Lionel Hampton
B)Libby Larsen
C)Moses Hogan
D)Aaron Copland
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