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Score for this attempt: 35.87 out of 40
Submitted Mar 27 at 6:24pm
This attempt took 87 minutes.
2 / 2 pts
Question 1
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, the melodic
contour of the �rst two lines of“America (My Country Tis of
Thee)” is:
Conjunct and contains stepwise motion
A combination of conjunct and disjunct
Conjunctand contains one leap
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Question 2
Per the Writing Tips document, you may use popular sources for your
work in this course, but only to support the information you found in
your academic/scholarly/high-quality sources. The following will be
considered academic/scholarly/high-quality sources for this course
(select the two answers that apply):
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Peer-reviewedwebsites (e.g.,Music Theory Online
(https://www.mtosmt.org/) )that cite reputable sources (i.e.,
veri�able sources are listedon the page.
Most pop culture websites, such as AllMusic.com,
RollingStone.com, People.com, Biography.com, etc.
Most.org, and blog pages
The course textbook
Music and/or video sources (e.g., YouTube, etc.)
Scholarly, peer reviewed books and journals
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Question 3
Incorrect
Incorrect
Per the Writing Tips document, which of the following sentence
excerpts displays correct placement of the comma, period, and
footnote superscript?
She said, “I write ballads”, to which the agent said, “let’s hear
one”.3
She said, “I write ballads,” to which the agent said, “let’s hear
one”.
3
4
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She said, “I write ballads,” to which the agent said, “let’s hear
one.”
3
4
Shesaid, “I write ballads,” to which the agent said, “let’s hear
one.”3
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Question 4
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, when
discussing timbre, I should use adjectives to describe the
sounds of speci�c instruments because naming instruments
alone is an inadequate way to discuss timbre and tone.
True
False
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Question 5
Per the Listening Journal Assignment Instructions, you should
analyze the form of all LJ entries, and you must do this without
any outside assistance.
True: This course is designed to teach students how to analyze
complex musical forms
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False:You musttryto analyze your entries on your
owneexxcceeppttfor the ‘Common Practice’ (i.e., classical) LJ
pieces. Analyzing Western Classical music on your own is well
beyond the scope of this course, but you should research to
�nd an answer.For the other LJs, you may consult other
sources, but you must con�rm such analyses for yourself
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Question 6
Per the Writing Tips document,the use of hyperbole is
acceptable because literally everybody uses it.
True
False
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Question 7
Per the Writing Tips document, which of the following displays the
correct ways to write an album or work title, and the movement or song
title?
Machaut’s“Gloria,” (movement) fromMesse de Notre
Dame(work). The song “All Along the Watchtower,” from the
albumElectric Ladyland.
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Machaut’s Gloria, (movement) from “Messe de Notre Dame”
(work). The song “All Along the Watchtower,” from the
albumElectric Ladyland.
Machaut’s “Gloria,” (movement) fromMesse de Notre
Dame(work). The song All Along the Watchtower, from the
albumElectric Ladyland.
Machaut’s Gloria, (movement) from Messe de Notre Dame
(work). The song All Along the Watchtower, from the album
Electric Ladyland.
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Question 8
Partial
Partial
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, which of the
following details are true(select all that apply)?
Monophonic texture can be one voice/instrument or many
voices/instruments as long as there is just one melody and no
accompaniment (i.e., melody alone).
A textureis homophonic if there is one melody and
accompanying voices/instruments, even if the accompaniment
is busy, detailed, or complex.
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Whether themusic is one instrument/voice performing the
melody, or 100 instruments performing the same melody
(including octaves) at the same rate/rhythm/tempo, melody
alone is monophony (monophonic texture).
Polyphonic Texture:Two or more melodic
linesofequalimportance.
A harmonized melody is monophonic texture if both lines move
at the same rate/rhythm/tempo.
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Question 9
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, Franz
Schubert’s “Ave Maria” (choose one):
Has a homophonictexture with an arpeggiated accompaniment
Has a polyphonic texture with an arpeggiated accompaniment
Has a monophonic texture with an arpeggiated accompaniment
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Question 10
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, the chorus
ofa song in strophic form is similar to a refrain.
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True: the terms “chorus” and “refrain” remain essentially
synonymous
False: There is no chorus in a strophic form
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Question 11
Per the Writing Tips document,I must use theOxford/serial
comma.
True
False
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Question 12
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, scholars and
musicians all agree that AABA form, 32-bar form, and standard song
form are essentially the same.
True: The majority of modern music theorists, musicologists,
and songwriters use these designations interchangeably
False: Scholars and musicians debate and disagree on this
issue, but you're not going to get bogged down with the
discussion during this course because your job is to learn the
basics before you join the debate
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Question 13
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document,rhythm is
synonymous with meter, tempo, and measure.
True
False
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Question 14
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, “crescendo”
can be used to describe either the process of a section
becoming louder, or the peak/climax of a section.
True: This is the accepted understanding of “crescendo” in both
musical and non-musical discussions.
False: “Crescendo” isItalian for “growing,” “becoming louder.”
While ‘crescendo’ has increasingly been used to mean a
climactic point, even in music publications, this is not the proper
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Question 15
Perthe Writing Tips document,the use of contractions in my
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o�cial submissions is usually acceptable because that is how
most people speak.
True
False
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Question 16
Perthe Listening Assignment Instructions, I should include a
personal anecdote about all entries in all Listening Journal
submissions.
True
False
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Question 17
Per the Writing Tips document, if a website link(s) (e.g., YouTube,
popular sites) is my only source for something I’m submitting or
posting, I can simply paste the link somewhere in my submission, or
hyperlink it.
True: As long as I put the URL, I have technically cited my
sources.
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False: I mustalways include my sources in proper, Turabian
formatted citations. Additionally, unless it is my original
thought, I have to cite it with a footnote and bibliography entry;
otherwise, it’s plagiarism. If I think I probably don’t have to cite
something, I probably DO have to cite it.
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Question 18
Perthe Elements of Music Basic Guide document, writing that a song or
piece of music as having a “vibe” or some sort of “feel” is acceptable in
a university music course.
True: This is how people discuss music in the real world.
False: These are vague terms and perceptions that other
people who hear the song may not share; instead, I will talk
about the facts to make my point clear to people of different
cultural and educational backgrounds.
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Question 19
Partial
Partial
Which of the following details are true for the entire Research
Project (select the �ve answers that apply)?
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There will be two reactions, each of which must include a
substantive question for the project’s author.
In order to complete the Reactions Project, I must have
submitted my video presentation (not a narrated slide deck, but
a video) and essay/script in Turabian format. Not-So-Subtle Hint:
This is one of the correct answers.
Submittingyour Research Project without prior topic approval
will result in an automatic twenty (20) point deduction on top of
the twenty (20) points lost for the approval itself (i.e., 40 total
pts deducted prior to grading the submitted project).
One YouTube link/citation or popular citation is acceptable for
this portion of the assignment.
The student's face must be visible in the presentation.
Bibliography and footnotes in Turabian style, this includes the
essay that must be submitted.
Project and Writing Tips: A minimum of ten sources of my
choosing.
Fewerthan two Reactions will result in an automatic zero for the
entire Research Project RReeaaccttiioonnss grade.
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Question 20
Per the Listening Journal Assignment Instructions, which of the
following must be part of each Listening Journal (select the
three answers that apply)?
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Apple Music links
Historical relevance of the piece, work, song, or artist to �ll
space and meet the word requirement in place of a technical
analysis.
Ananalysisthat discusses the musical elements as the guide
andbook does inthe ‘Gateways’ (sound, harmony, melody,
rhythm, form)
Your personal relationship or history with the song (except for
the Music in Your Life Discussion).
At least oneYouTube link per entry, in proper Turabian format—
not just the URL or a hyperlink
How the music makes people feel
At least100 words per entry
Examples of any song/piece/work analyzed in the textbook or
course
Quiz Score: 35.87 out of 40
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