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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:
A
Mussorgsky
B
Wagner
C
Verdi
D
Chabrier
10. Debussy's orchestra is characterized by all of the following except:
A
forceful string section
B
frequent use of harp
C
woodwind solos
D
wide variety of percussion instruments
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