CVSP 241 Final, Spring 1997

C.S. 241 - FINAL EXAM \ *. A June 24, 1997 Noy \ I. Identify 12 of the following terms: vocalise atonality Neo-classicism Pierrot Lunaire serialism Dance of the Adolescents Celesta ethnomusicology A gift to be simple Scott Joplin The Great Gate of Kiev 1812 Overture Carmen Liebestod JAWERICAN EXIVE Sori [Emperor] p LIBRARY Scherzo | Moonlight Sonata Erlkonig II. Answer three of the following questions A. Although Wagner and Verdi differ considerably in their approach to Opera they do share a common feeling about established religion. How does this manifest itself in "Aida" and "Die Walkure"? B. Emotion and emotionalism play a major role in the music of Beethoven and Schubert. How do you find this expressed (give several specific examples) and how did their approach to music and musicians differ from general attitudes up to their time? C. How did Nationalism figure in music of the late Romantic period? Which composers were more affected by it? Which less so? TN. What were eompncere in the 20th century trying ta arramplich thraugh their music? In what ways did they succeed and in way have they reached a dead end? E. What makes Alban Berg's "Wozzeck" so different from earlier operas we have studied? Even by critics who do not appreciate atonal writing this work is almost universally regarded as great music. Why? and do you agree? Have a good summer