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Music from 1870 to 1914, Part 2

1. The revival of French nationalism in music in the last quarter of the 19th century manifested itself in all of the following ways except:
A a fascination with the operas of Wagner
B creation of the National Society of French Music
C creation of the Schola Cantorum
D interest in French Baroque composers
2. The Schola Cantorum was primarily concerned with the preservation of French opera.
A True
B False
3. Which statement characterizes the work of César Franck?
A He wrote in traditional genres such as the symphony and sonata.
B Many of his works are religious in concept.
C His work is classical rather than romantic in approach.
D All of the above
4. Vincent d'Indy was part of which general school of composition in late 19th century France?
A impressioniasts
B neo-classicists
C French nationalists
D cosmopolitan school led by César Franck
5. The operas of Massenet emphasize a complex texture and richness similar to the music dramas of Wagner.
A True
B False
6.Faure is known for his works in all of the following areas except:
A art songs
B symphony
C sacred music
D chamber music
7. The French tradition, as seen in the works of Faure, Massenet, and Saint-Saëns,is characterized by all of the following except:
A influence of Greek classicism
B balance and order
C clarity of texture
D emotional excess
8. Debussy's style is characterized by all of the following except:
A parallel fifths and octaves
B strong dominant to tonic relationship
C influence of non-Western music
D rich orchestral color
9. Debussy was influenced by all of the following composers except:
AMussorgsky
BWagner
CVerdi
DChabrier
10. Debussy's orchestra is characterized by all of the following except:
Aforceful string section
Bfrequent use of harp
Cwoodwind solos
Dwide variety of percussion instruments
 

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