Question

John Williams incorporated recurring themes into his score for the 1977 film Star Wars. These themes represented characters and events. They're similar to A. Monteverdi's arias.

B. Bernstein's dance music.
C. Wagner's leitmotifs.
D. Beethoven's theme and variations.

The third movement of a symphony by Mozart could be in _______ form.

A. theme and variations
B. minuet and trio
C. sonata
D. double exposition sonata


Which of the following vocal styles was not used in the cantata?

A. Aria
B. Recitative
C. Chorus
D. Motet

Philip Glass's opera, Einstein on the Beach, is an example of

A. realism.
B. minimalism.
C. grand opera.
D. nationalism.

Which of the following is not depicted by the listening selection from Vivaldi's Quattro Stagione?

A. Birds, streams, and storms
B. Nymphs and shepherds dancing
C. A flowery meadow with a goatherd and dog
D. A spring wedding with church bells

Which compositional period was the most productive for Beethoven?

A. First
B. Fourth
C. Third
D. Second

Answer 1

Answer: # 1 - C

Explanation:In 1977, director George Lucas collaborated with composer John Williams, who created the epic score for the film Star Wars. The music plays throughout most of the film and required a large symphony orchestra to record. Williams incorporated music by other film composers and several classical composers. He also established themes to represent characters and ideas, similar to Wagner’s leitmotifs

Answer 2

The first is B
Second is C