The Music Theory of Atonality

1. Who is considered a pioneer of atonal music?

A) Ludwig van Beethoven.
B) Johann Sebastian Bach.
C) Arnold Schoenberg.
D) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

2. Which term describes music without a clearly defined meter?

A) Ametric.
B) Regular.
C) Syncopated.
D) Rhythmic.

3. Which of these works is an example of atonal music?

A) The Magic Flute.
B) Pierrot Lunaire.
C) Clair de Lune.
D) Symphony No. 5.

4. Which of these is a characteristic of atonal music?

A) Emphasis on harmonic progression.
B) Use of dissonance without resolution.
C) A focus on key signatures.
D) Strict adherence to traditional forms.

5. What is 'serialism'?

A) A style of folk music.
B) A method of playing the piano.
C) A technique of ordering pitches, dynamics, and durations in a series.
D) A type of melodic improvisation.

6. In atonal music, what does 'dissonance' imply?

A) Pleasant and harmonious sound.
B) A lack of tonal resolution.
C) A clear tonic and dominant relationship.
D) Use of only major chords.

7. What is 'extended technique' in atonal music?

A) Using unconventional methods to produce sound on instruments.
B) Utilizing only traditional playing methods.
C) Restricting music to simple melodies.
D) Playing in strict classical form.

8. What impact did World War I have on atonal music?

A) It made music more conservative.
B) It promoted the use of folk elements.
C) It led to a rejection of traditional values in art.
D) It reduced dissonance in music.

9. What does 'atonal counterpoint' refer to?

A) Melodies that always resolve to the tonic.
B) A systematic arrangement of chords.
C) Counterpoint based on major scales.
D) Interactions between independent lines without traditional tonal rules.

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