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A principle of form that is based on repeated alterations of a given melody (but still recognizable) is called:

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variation

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A ___________can serve as the building block in the construction of a musical work.

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theme

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A performance practice based on the concept of a singing leader imitated by a chorus of followers is called:

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call-and-response.

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A fragment of a theme that forms a melodic-rhythmic unit is called a:

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motive

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The two most basic elements of form are repetition and contrast.

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true

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Which form features a statement of an idea, a contrasting idea, then a repetition of the first idea?

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ternary

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Independent parts of a large-scale work (a symphony, for example) are called:

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movements

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A short, repeated musical pattern used as a structural device in music is known as a(n):

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ostinato.

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Even when a performer improvises, the basic elements of repetition, contrast, and variation can be heard.

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true

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The K. number following each Mozart work refers to:

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the name of the man who catalogued his compositions.

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The first movement of Eine kleine Nachtmusik is in sonata-allegro form.

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True

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The title of Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik means "a little dance music."

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false

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Which new instrument did Mozart promote through his compositions?

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clarinet

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At the time of Mozart's death,

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he was obsessed with his Requiem Mass.

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Mozart was a talented performer who premiered his own works for:

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piano

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Which statement is accurate?

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Mozart was a child prodigy who was a composer by age five.

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Dynamics determine the ______________ at which music is played.

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volume

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Pianissimo would be indicated by the abbreviation:

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pp

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Which of the following would indicate a fast tempo?

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vivace

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Composers of the 18th and 19th centuries used even less expression marks than their predecessors.

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false

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Which dynamic marking would indicate to the performer to play gradually louder?

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crescendo

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Tempo and dynamic markings are usually given in French.

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false

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If the music is gradually speeding up, the term used to describe this is:

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accelerando

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Tempo refers to:

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rate of speed

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If a composer wants to indicate tempo precisely, in terms of beats per minutes, a ____________ is given.

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metronome marking

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The composer of the London symphonies was:

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joseph haydn

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Haydn was employed for many years by the:

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Hungarian noble family of Esterházy.

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Haydn was not successful working in the patronage system.

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false

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Why is Haydn's Symphony No. 94 subtitled the Surprise?

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It has a loud, crashing chord near the beginning that surprises the listener.

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Which is NOT an oratorio by Haydn?

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messiah

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Carlos Santana is a famous drummer who helped create Latin rock.

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false

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The Beatles' first American performance was in the year:

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1964

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Led Zeppelin best represents:

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heavy metal rock

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Rock and roll first came on the scene in the 1960s.

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false

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Which of the following is NOT true of Jefferson Airplane and the Grateful Dead?

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they were from LA

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Two groups commonly associated with the "British invasion" in rock were The Beatles and the Rolling Stones.

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true

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In which country did reggae originate?

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Jamaica

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Motown is a fusion of gospel, pop, and rhythm and blues.

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true

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The Beach Boys and the Byrds were British bands.

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false

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White rock-and-roll singers, such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, were influenced by the black style.

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true

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The original Woodstock Festival took place in:

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1969

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Country-western music had its origins in the Appalachian mountains.

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true

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A mechanism that generates musical vibrations and launches them into the air is called a:.

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instrument

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The property of sound that gives instruments and voices their unique tone color is:.

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timbre

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A specific area within an instrument's range is known as its register.

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true

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Flutes, whistles, and bagpipes fall into what instrument classification?

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aerophones

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Which of the following is an example of an idiophone?

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cymbal

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Which of the following shows the correct order of vocal ranges from highest to lowest?

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soprano, alto, tenor, bass

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Which is NOT an example of a chordophone?

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xylophone

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Which of the following is a contribution to the symphony of the Mannheim school of composers?

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both a and b

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The first movement of a Classical symphony was usually cast in sonata-allegro form.

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true

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The Classical symphony typically featured some woodwind and brass instruments along with strings.

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true

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The Classical-era orchestra is typically composed of:

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forty to fifty players

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The heart of the classical orchestra was the:

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string section

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Which brass instrument dates back to ancient times and was used for religious ceremonies and military signals?

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trumpet

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The sousaphone is the marching-band adaptation of which instrument?

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tuba

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The timpani is an unpitched percussion instrument.

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false

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Which instrument, according to your text, was once regarded as "the king of instruments"?

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organ

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The "heart of the orchestra" is the:

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string section

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Which of the following is a pitched percussion instrument?

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brass drum

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The English horn belongs to the brass family.

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true

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Which of the following is a double-reed instrument?

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basson

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A pizzicato effect is created on a string instrument when:

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the strings are plucked.

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Which instrument derives its name from the Italian word meaning "soft-loud"?

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harp

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Which of the following is the highest-sounding woodwind instrument?

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oboe

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All of the following are unpitched percussion instruments, EXCEPT:

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triangle

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The bowed string instrument with the highest range is the:

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cello

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Which brass instrument has a movable slide?

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trombone

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Which of the following is NOT true about Hector Berlioz?

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He was a German Romantic composer.

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The main theme, heard transformed in each movement of the Symphonie fantastique, is called:

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the idée fixe.

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Which best describes the character of the fourth movement ("Scaffold") of Symphonie fantastique?

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a diabolical march

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Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique exemplifies the type of music known as:

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the program symphony.

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What does the timpani roll at the end of the fourth movement represent?

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a severed head as it rolls away

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The inspiration for Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique was:

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the actress Harriet Smithson

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Which is NOT a film score by John Williams?

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chariots of fire

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The most common type of accompaniment for silent films was:

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solo piano

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The most important function of music in film is to:

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set the mood.

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The Golden Age of movie music is considered to be the:

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the 1930s.

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In the movie Jaws, the shark is represented by a two-note oscillating motive.

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true

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The movie __________ is an example of a soundtrack that uses only source music.

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rear window

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Besides setting the mood, film music can also:

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both a and b

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Which composer is known for writing film scores for six of the top-ten box office hits of the 1980s?

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john williams

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Many modern film composers have incorporated _________ , a technique borrowed from Liszt and Wagner.

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leitmoff

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In the Raiders March, to whom does the first theme relate?

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the hero Indiana Jones

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How many instrumentalists would you expect to find in a chamber group?

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between 2 and 12

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In early times, choral music was often performed a cappella, which means:

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it was performed without instrumental accompaniment.

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The string section makes up less than one-half of a symphony orchestra.

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false

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The makeup of a string quartet is:

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3 violins and viola.

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A woodwind quintet is unusual in that:

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it includes a brass instrument.

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Which of the following would you NOT expect to hear in a jazz band?

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oboe

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The conductor's role includes interpreting the music for the group.

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true

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A concert band differs from a symphony orchestra in that it lacks a:

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string section.

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Schubert wrote approximately_____ songs.

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600

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What is the form of Schubert's song Erlking?

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through-composed

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The text of The Erlking was written by:

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goethe

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Schubert's Erlking was written:

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early in his life

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Which best characterizes the range for the father's role in the song?

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medium range

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According to legend, a child touched by the Erlking must die.

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true

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What does the triplet rhythm in the piano accompaniment symbolically represent in this song?

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the boy's terror

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