Listening Quiz for Chapter 4

1. Which term describes the texture of this passage?

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   Question

   A.

   monophonic, because one melody is played by itself

   B.

   homophonic, because the melody is combined with other sounds

   C.

   polyphonic, because more than one melody is playing simultaneously

   D.

   contrapuntal, because the multiple melodies fit together

   Which term describes the texture of this passage?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Texture in Chapter 4.
2. Which term describes the texture of this passage?

   Listen

   Question

   A.

   monophonic, because one melody is played by itself

   B.

   homophonic, because the melody is combined with other sounds

   C.

   polyphonic, because more than one melody is playing simultaneously

   D.

   harmonized, because the melody is accompanied by chords

   Which term describes the texture of this passage?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Texture in Chapter 4.
3. Is this music in the major mode or the minor mode?

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   Question

   A.

   major mode

   B.

   minor mode

   C.

   first minor, then major

   D.

   first major, then minor

   Is this music in the major mode or the minor mode?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Listening for the Major and Minor Modes and Listening Exercise 7 in Chapter 4.
4. Is this music in the major mode or the minor mode?

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   Question

   A.

   major mode

   B.

   minor mode

   C.

   first minor, then major

   D.

   first major, then minor

   Is this music in the major mode or the minor mode?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Listening for the Major and Minor Modes and Listening Exercise 7 in Chapter 4.
5. What significant change happens during this passage?

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   Question

   A.

   The music starts in the minor mode and changes to major.

   B.

   The music starts in the major mode and changes to minor.

   C.

   The music starts in one key and modulates to another key.

   D.

   The music is polyphonic at first and then becomes monophonic.

   What significant change happens during this passage?

   Correct.

   Incorrect. See Listening for Keys and Modulation and Listening Exercise 7 in Chapter 4.