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[Free] Select all the choices that describe Richard Wagner's life and music: * Conceived his operas as "total art works" * Associated with German nationalism and controversial political movements * Composed Tosca, La bohème, and Turandot * Revolutionized harmony with experiments in chromaticism and tonality * Considered a conservative composer, similar to Johannes Brahms

[Free] Assess your knowledge of the themes and key concepts of the chapter. For each question, there is only one correct answer. In addition to ternary and sonata-allegro forms, which other forms were popular during and after the Classical period? A. solo concerto form and concerto grosso form B. binary form and chanson form C. motet form and madrigal form D. free form and through-composed form E. theme and variations form and rondo form

[Free] What makes the clarinet an essential instrument in various music styles? A. Its exclusive use in classical music B. Its limited playable range C. Its heavy and cumbersome structure D. Its adaptability and portability

[Free] Who paid for the commission and the performers at the "The Soldier's Tale" premiere? A. Sidney Bechet B. Bela Bartok C. Werner Reinhart D. Aaron Copland

[Free] Match how conventional Western music theory classifies the following chords: Prompts major minor Answers Select match tends to sound darker or more melancholy tends to sound happy or triumphant

[Free] Which of the following statements about the Pathétique Sonata is correct? A. Haydn suggested the title to the young composer. B. The title Pathétique was intended to suggest French manners and moods. C. The slow introduction is suggestive of Beethoven's style of improvisation. D. It was written for the amateur, at-home performer. E. It is a single-movement work for clarinet and piano.

[Free] In a Classical string quartet or symphony, the third movement is usually which of the following? A. a lively minuet and trio B. a fast theme and variations C. a quick rondo D. a fast sonata-allegro E. slow, typically in large ternary form

[Free] Listen Nancy Holt's Sun Tunnels is an example of ______ art. Land Feminist Performance Minimalist Neo-Dada

[Free] What fusion of genres did George Gershwin's music, like "Rhapsody in Blue," represent? A. Rock and pop B. Classical and jazz C. Electronic and ambient D. Folk and blues

[Free] Which statement best describes a rondo? A. The concertino versus tutti provides a playful competition. B. The AB binary form keeps the movement short and sweet. C. As the standard form of the second movement, the fast tempo keeps listeners engaged. D. The carefree tune and easily grasped digressions are typically used to create a "happy ending" to a four-movement symphony. E. The variations and alterations on the theme create a consistent "dark" mood.