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1
The "musical elements" you perceive during a performance of John Cage's piece 4'33" in a concert hall might include the
A)humming of the air-conditioning system
B)coughing of someone in the audience
C)creaking of seats in the audience
D)all of the above
2
This example (disk 1, track 1) by a well-known Brazilian band was used to
A)start a riot at a song contest
B)help McDonalds sell hamburgers
C)challenge listeners' conception of silence
D)recite the Qur'an
3
Which of the following is FALSE regarding this example (disk 1, track 2, "Ode to Joy")
A)It is comprised of tones and each tone has duration, frequency, amplitude and timbre
B)It is intended to be perceived as music by its performers
C)It is understood and appreciated by all people everywhere
D)It is a form of humanly organized sound
4
This piece (disk 1, track 3, "Manzairaku") is an example of
A)Japanese gagaku
B)Qur'anic chant
C)John Cage's 4'33"
D)None of the above
5
This example (disk 1, track 4, "Khawatim Soorat: Al baqara")
A)is practiced by Muslims
B)is humanly organized sound
C)is not considered music by its practitioners
D)all of the above





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