SUMMATIVE TEST IN MUSIC- QUARTER 1

Directions: Read and understand each question. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
in your activity notebook.

1. The invention of Television, Radio and Film helped expose artists publicly. What do you call the
group of people who admires, idolizes a specific or group of artists?
A. clan B. family C. fans D. tribe
2. Peter and the Wolf is a lighthearted composition intended for children. Who is the composer of
this orchestral composition?
A. Arnold Schoenberg C. Leonard Bernstein
B. Claude Debussy D. Sergei Prokofiev
3. Theatre is a combination of acting, singing and dancing which started to make a big success
during the early 20th century and was later on showed on film. What do you call the music
which tells the main theme of the play or movie?
A. theme Song B. sound effects C. back-up music D. parody
4. A string quartet playing from four airborne helicopters is a famous composition of ________.
A. Claude Debussy C. Karlheinz Stockhausen
B. John Cage D. Leonard Bernstein
5. West side story is a musical composition of Leonard Bernstein about a tragic love.
From which famous story was the musical composition adapted?
A. Anthony and Cleopatra B. Hamlet C. Macbeth D. Romeo and Julie
6. What is the 21 song composition of Arnold Schoenberg for female voice and musical
instruments?
A. La Mer B. Peter and the Wolf C. Pierrot Lunaire D. West Side Story
7. Before the 20th century, music is only accessible through live performances which is very
expensive. It is an invention used to record, reproduce and playback musical pieces, songs
and other audios.
A. CDs B. VHS C. Cassette D. Phonograph
8. Which of the following is the characteristics of chance music?
A. music that creates an atmosphere for the listeners
B. arranged tape recorded sounds coming from the environment
C. uses amplifiers, synthesizers and tape recorders to record music
D. uses techniques to create different sounds in every performances
9. Which of these musical instruments uses electricity in order to function?
A. Flute B. Synthesizer C. Piano D. Harp
10. What do you call the classification of music people tend to choose and prefer to listen?
A. musical instrument B. concert C. genre D. composition
11. It is a piece of equipment used to capture the sound of a musical instrument or voice.
A. microphone B. television C. styrofoam D. radio
12. What work of Igor Stravinsky is the best representation of the 20th century performance?
A. Claire de Lune B Histoire Du Soldat C. Pierrot Lunaire D. Bolero
13. What do you call a group of people who interprets a composition through performance?
A. audience B. composer C. director D. performer
 14. Who is the composer of Bolero?
A. Arnold Schoenberg B. Claude Debussy C. Igor Stravinsky D. Maurice Ravel
15. The story of Prince Ivan works with the mystical Firebird to defeat a sorcerer and rescue a
captured princess of whom he marries. Who is the composer of “The Firebird Suite”?
A. Arnold Schoenberg B. Claude Debussy C. Igor Stravinsky D. Franz Lizt
16. Behind every music, there’s a story of inspiration and dedication. Claude Debussy composed a
suite for his daughter and reflected on his piece which is ____________.
A. Jewel Box a gift for his daughter C. Nocturnes Collection
B. Children’s Corner D. Images from his daughter
17. Despite the time Debussy spent studying Wagner’s opera works “Tristan and
Isolde” he was inspired to compose an opera. What is Debussy’s only opera?
A. Pelleas et Melisande with 5 acts
B. Moonlight with 3 section
C. Stary Night for his inspiration
D. Daylight
18. If music is the language of the universe, Dance is the language of the soul. Who is the famous
dancer who choreographed Debussy’s work?
A. Anna Pavlova a Russian ballet teacher 5
B. Ruth St. Denis ballet dance of Italy
C. Isadora Duncan a U. S dance artist
D. Vaclav Nijinsky a ballet choreographer from Ukraine
19. The following are compositions of Arnold Schoenberg EXCEPT _________.
A. Bolero B. Verklarte Nacht C. Pierrot Lunnaire D. Gurreleider
20. He was a Russian composer who was influenced by his teacher Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov.
A. Igor Stravinsky B. Maurice Ravel C. Arnold Schoenberg D. Claude Debussy

His work includes concerto, orchestral music and other instrumental music. Schoenberg’s earliest successful
pieces, bends the lyricism, instrumentation, and melodic beauty of Brahms with the chromaticism and
construction of Wagner. Which is being referred to?
A. Verklarte Nacht B. Bolero C. Pierrot Lunnaire D. Gurreleider

4. Often times, the death of musicians matter to the community and fellow musicians because of their
contribution and influence to the music world. On what year did Igor Stravinsky die?
A. April 6, 1971 B. April 6, 1972 C. April 6, 1973 D. April 6, 1974

5. “The Rite of Spring” is also called the great sacrifice for it tells a story. It is about how the pagans celebrated
the advent of spring where a virgin girl is being chosen as a sacrifice and dances herself to death. Who is the
composer of “The Rite of Spring “?
A. Igor Stravinsky B. Maurice Ravel C. Claude Debussy D. Franz Liszt

6. Every musician has its own style and signature in composing which strongly reveal his/her emotions and
intentions. This musician strongly adhered to the classical form, specifically the presence of ternary structure in
his music.
A. Richard Wagner B. Maurice Ravel C. Claude Debussy D. Franz Liszt

7. Arnold Schoenberg contributed the style of atonality, namely serialism and the 12-tone scale. On what year
did Arnold Schoenberg die?
A. July 13, 1951 B. July 18, 1952 C. July 17, 1953 D. July 20, 1954

8. The story of Prince Ivan works with the mystical Firebird to defeat a sorcerer
and rescue a captured princess of whom he marries. Who is the composer of “The Firebird Suite”?
A. Igor Stravinsky B. Maurice Ravel C. Claude Debussy D. Franz Liszt

9. Stories are sometimes being told through music. Who is the composer of “The Rake’s Progress”?
A. Igor Stravinsky B. Maurice Ravel C. Claude Debussy D. Franz Liszt

10. Musical signature styles are often born from the styles of other composers; it
is either to develop it more or contradict with it. Who is the composer who gradually turned down the use of
dissonant and atonal music, and explored the use of chromatic harmonies?
A. Igor Stravinsky B. Maurice Ravel C. Claude Debussy D. Arnold Schoenberg

11. The period of Impressionism started in the late 1800’s and great composers
were born at that time whom great influences is very evident in the modern times. When was Claude Debussy
born?
A. August 22, 1862 B. August 24, 1992 C. August 8, 1992 D. August 20, 1843

12. Musical instrument is a very important material if one intends to learn music.
It gives the musician a hands-on experience on how to interpret musical theories. What particular instrument did
Debussy play and primarily used in writing his musical compositions?
A. Trombone, an inspiration for love C. Piano shows his exceptional skills
B. Clarinet used to accent melody D. Tuba for him the most easiest instrument

13. Great composers such as Debussy continually inspire fellow artists as well.
What piano piece was inspired by Debussy?
 A. The Engulfed Cathedral B. Sirens C. Masques D. Clouds

14. Behind every music, there’s a story of inspiration and dedication. Claude Debussy composed a suite
dedicated to his daughter and reflected on his piece which is ___________.
A. Jewel Box a gift for his daughter C. Nocturnes collection
B. 'Children's Corner D. Images from his daughter

15. Poems, just like music, are works of art which expresses emotions.
Eventually some famous poems have inspired musicians to compose music too. Who wrote the poem that
inspired Debussy's best-known work, “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun”?
A. Arthur Rimbaud of Germany C. Paul Verlaine of Norway
B. Paul Valery of Paris D. Stephane Mallarme of France

16. If music is the language of the universe, Dance is the language of the soul. Who is the famous dancer who
choreographed Debussy's work?
A. Anna Pavlova a Russian ballet teacher
B. Ruth St. Denis ballet dancer of Italy
C. Isadora Duncan a U.S. dance artist
D. Vaclav Nijinsky a ballet choreographer from Ukraine

17. Despite the time Debussy spent studying Wagner’s Opera works “Tristan und
Isolde” he was inspired to compose an opera. What is Debussy's only opera?
A. Pelleas et Melisande with 5 acts
B. Moonlight with 3 section
C. Stary Night for his inspiration
D. Daylight

18. Most of his composition characterized by its unique innovation but not atonal
style of harmonic treatment. Maurice Ravel was a perfectionist musician how did he become a perfectionist
musician?
A. He developed his skills by exchanging his soul to devil
B. He compose more than 12 compositions
C. He entered Paris Conservatory at the age of 14
D. He is inspired by other musicians

19. Bolero is a one-movement orchestral piece intended for as a ballet

20. Music became heavily institutionalized since the Renaissance Period to the
following periods of the modern times. At what age Ravel entered the Paris Conservatory?
A. 11 C. 14
B. 13 D. 15
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DARICE JOAN A. MAGNO

What is an art movement in Paris influences one of the musical styles in the 20th century?
A.ImpressionismB.ExpressionismC.Neo-classicismD.Modern Nationalism
2.A group of Grade 10 students agreed to solicit for their live band instruments.Which of the following
instruments is not necessary?
A.Keyboard B. Guitar C. Violin D. Beat Box
3.Arrange the following mechanics in order to create a chance music?
A.1,2,3,4B. 1,3,2,4,C. 1,2,4,3D. 1,3,4,2
4.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vocal and dance form of Latin American Music?
A.It contains jazz elements.B.It is popular as ballroom dances.C.It is used in rituals and
ceremonies.D.It contains varying rhythmic meters in different locations
Which of the following served as medium for expressing strong emotions such asanxiety, rage and
alienation?
A.ImpressionismB.ExpressionismC.Neo-classicismD.Modern Nationalism
9.Your teacher instructed each group in your class to present a song using animprovised
accompaniment from the environment.
Which of the following shouldyou pick?
A.GuitarB.Beat BoxC.KeyboardD.Bamboo Sticks and coconut husks
10. Who incorporated nationalistic elements in music and known for his skillfulhandling of materials
and rhythmic inventiveness?
A.Bela BartokB.Igor StravinskyC.Claude DebussyD.Arnold Schoenberg
11.What is the message of the song “All I Ask of You” from the Broadway musicals,Phantom of the
Opera?
A.Christine’s desire of fame.B.Christine’s escape with Raoul.C.The Phantom’s plea of love from
Christine.D.Raoul’s promise of love and protection to Christine.
12.Which of the following could be used in making a music video?
A.Mobile phoneB.Digital cameraC.Video cameraD.All of the above