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1. In tonal harmony, what is tonicization?
A permanent modulation to a new key
A temporary emphasis that makes another chord sound like a local tonic
The return to the original tonic after a modulation
2. What is a secondary dominant?
A dominant chord in a minor key only
A dominant built on the tonic scale degree
A dominant chord that temporarily tonicizes another scale degree
3. What is meant by modal interchange (borrowed harmony)?
Borrowing chords from the parallel major or minor key
Switching between relative major and minor keys
Using all seven modes in one piece
4. In 20th‑century harmony, what does "planing" (parallelism) refer to?
Alternating unrelated chords without preparation
Moving a chord shape in parallel motion while keeping the same spacing
Permutating a tone row in retrograde inversion
5. What is polymeter?
The alternation of meters from bar to bar
The use of asymmetric meters like 7/8
Different meters sounding at the same time in different parts
6. What is metric modulation?
Changing tempo by redefining a note value as the new beat
Gradually speeding up without a fixed ratio
Stopping the pulse entirely and restarting at random
7. In opera, what is recitative?
A fully orchestrated ensemble piece
A speech‑like vocal style used to deliver text flexibly
A purely instrumental interlude between scenes
8. What is "word painting" in vocal music?
Using only syllabic setting for clarity
Repeating important words many times
Composing music that vividly reflects the literal meaning of the text
9. In dramatic music, what is a leitmotif used for?
To represent a specific character, object, or idea whenever it appears
To signal the end of the performance
To indicate a change of key signature
10. What is a pedal point most commonly found in?
Only in unaccompanied vocal works
A sustained or repeated bass note under changing harmonies
A rapid ornamental flourish in the upper register
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