General Music 24 Final Exam Practice

What is ethnomusicology?

• The study of music in modern societies

• The study of music from the cultural and social aspects of the people who make it

• The study of ancient musical instruments

• The study of Western classical music

What was the purpose of the earliest music in ancient or prehistoric times?

• To serve as entertainment in royal courts

• To aid in religious ceremonies

• To imitate natural sounds and connect with the environment

• To document historical events

What is believed to be the first musical instrument?

• The drum

• The flute

• The human voice

• The harp

Which musical period directly followed the Renaissance period?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

Who is responsible for the oldest known example of written music notation?

• The Sumerians of Mesopotamia

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Romans

What was the primary role of music in ancient Egyptian society?

• To provide entertainment in the royal court

• To aid in religious ceremonies and social celebrations

• To signal the changing of seasons

• To communicate laws and decrees

Who was Hathor in the context of ancient Egyptian culture?

• A famous musician

• A goddess of music, dance, and celebration

• The inventor of musical notation

• A queen known for her singing

How did the vocalists of Mesopotamia sound when singing religious music?

• Vocalists sang beautifully to please the gods.

• Vocalists sang harshly, emphasizing the importance of the chants.

• Vocalists used a variety of instruments to accompany their singing.

• Vocalists performed silently using sign language.

What ancient civilization's music is used as the base of Coptic liturgy?

• America

• India

• Egypt

• Europe

What is a common feature among most Ancient African cultures?

• Their governmental systems

• Their use of music and dance in daily life

• Their architectural styles

• Their written languages