Author Question: To get the most out of twelve-tone music, the listener should begin by focusing on A) the ... (Read 29 times)

rlane42 · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

To get the most out of twelve-tone music, the listener should begin by focusing on

A) the beautiful tone colors. B) the ostinato rhythms.
C) the leitmotif. D) the opening exposition of the row.

Question 2

The twelve-tone, atonal music of Schoenberg is often difficult to understand. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A) Retrogrades are difficult to recognize as part of an original row.
B) It has no form or logic.
C) It often has fragmented melodies.
D) Much of its harmony is dissonant.