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[Free] Which of the following are the three periods into which Beethoven's music is traditionally divided? A. sunrise, sunset, moonlight B. youth, diva, old C. Bonn, Vienna, London D. early, middle, late E. traditional, expressionist, mature

[Free] Which printing process can transfer a quality print through hand-rubbing paper on the printing surface? A. mezzotint B. engraving C. monotype D. drypoint

[Free] Which genre of works by Beethoven provided such a challenge to performers that it became less accessible for amateur home musicians and more of the standard repertoire for professional musicians in concert halls? A. symphonies B. rondos C. piano trios D. string quartets E. piano sonatas

[Free] Match how conventional Western music theory classifies the following examples of musical texture. Prompts monophony polyphony basso continuo Answers monophony: single melody line of all voices and instruments polyphony: more than two independent melodies at the same time basso continuo: a "continuous bass" that provided the harmonic framework for the solo voice above it

[Free] What is the correct definition of canon (of Western music)? A. one of the most popular forms for the first movement of a symphony B. the standard repertoire of classical music played often in music halls today C. a large-scale, four-movement work D. a Classical era musical form that utilizes the ABACA pattern E. a contrapuntal form in which the voices individually enter and each in turn duplicate exactly the melody that the first voice played or sang

[Free] With what artistic medium was the term Postmodern first used? A. painting B. sculpture C. photography D. architecture E. assemblage

[Free] What is Benny Goodman also known as? A. Prince of Pop B. King of Swing C. Lord of Blues D. Duke of Jazz

[Free] Which movement in a sonata, quartet, or symphony tended to be in a lyrical and tender mood? A. third B. first C. fourth D. fifth E. second

[Free] Which statement best applies to the "Eroica" (Heroic) Symphony? A. The Austrian emperor asked Beethoven to change the title from "Bonaparte" to "Eroica"; Beethoven complied but demanded an extra fee. B. It forced audiences to be quiet because most of the piece decreases in volume. C. The work was short and concise; half the length of Haydn's symphonies. D. It was written to celebrate Napoleon becoming emperor. E. More than any single orchestral work, it changed the historical direction of the symphony.

[Free] What postmodern practice takes existing images and recycles them, challenging traditional ideas about authenticity? A. photorealism B. appropriation C. tautology D. action painting E. assemblage