Exam 7: Early Concert Music

Virtuosity refers to a performer's

Ole Bull was the outstanding ____________ of his day.

William Henry Fry first became known as

Why did early attempts to promote a nationalistic American art music fail?

Which of the following terms is most closely connected to programmatic music?

Steinway pianos originated in Germany.

European virtuosos refused to alter their usual repertoire to entertain American audiences.

Carnegie Hall and the Metropolitan Opera are located in

Music in which the notes are sustained and connected is considered

Nationalistic folk tales and legends often glorified the peasant rather than the noble.

Nineteenth century Romanticism was dominated by French artists,writers and composers.

Jenny Lind was which of the following?

Norwegian Ole Bull encouraged Americans to produce a characteristic music of their own.

Musical conservatories began to flourish

The conductor who contributed most to the appreciation of orchestral music in America was

Art music is usually associated with attracting a somewhat select audience.

Which of the following musicians spent eleven years abroad studying music in France?

Which of the following musicians portrayed an unrealistic picture of Native American music by setting Native American melodies to Western harmony?

Some American concert halls were specifically built to accommodate appearances by Jenny Lind.

"Mood pieces" for the piano,such as Gottschalk's "Berceuse" and "The Banjo" are called