Exploring Spectralism in Music

What is the fundamental concept behind Spectralism in music?

• Using traditional harmony and melody

• Exploring the different sounds within a single note

• Focusing on rhythm and tempo

• Emphasising lyrics and vocal performance

Which year did Spectralism begin?

• 1969

• 1979

• 1989

• 1999

What is the lowest sound in a note called?

• Overtone

• Spectrum

• Fundamental

• Timbre

Which composer wrote the piece "Partiels"?

• Tristan Murail

• Olivier Messiaen

• Gérard Grisey

• Pierre Boulez

What instrument did Tristan Murail use to create a spectral effect?

• Ondes Martenot

• Theremin

• Moog Synthesizer

• Electric Guitar

What is the term for the higher sounds that make up a note?

• Fundamentals

• Overtones

• Harmonics

• Echoes

How does spectral music blur the lines between harmony and timbre?

• By using only electronic instruments

• By focusing on rhythm

• By exploring the spectrum of a note

• By using lyrics

What technique might a cellist use to emphasise overtones in spectral music?

• Playing near the bridge

• Using a mute

• Plucking the strings

• Playing pizzicato

What are microtones?

• Larger than whole steps

• Smaller than half steps

• Equal to whole steps

• Equal to half steps

What makes a trumpet sound bright and full?

• Lack of overtones

• High overtones

• Low overtones

• No overtones