The Music Theory of Atonality

1. Who is considered a pioneer of atonal music?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5. What is 'serialism'?

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

6. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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