CLEP Humanities Version 2
Practice exam for College Level Examination Program CLEP under College Placement Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which of the following is the name of the primary type of Indonesian orchestral ensemble?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian orchestral ensemble, typically featuring metallophones, gongs, and drums, known for its unique sound and cultural significance. The harmonium is a keyboard instrument, sangeet is a broad term for Indian music and dance, chamber orchestras are Western ensembles, and singing bowls are used in meditation, not orchestral music.
Rationale: Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian orchestral ensemble, typically featuring metallophones, gongs, and drums, known for its unique sound and cultural significance. The harmonium is a keyboard instrument, sangeet is a broad term for Indian music and dance, chamber orchestras are Western ensembles, and singing bowls are used in meditation, not orchestral music.
Question 2
Which of the following is an early Baroque opera?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, composed in 1607, is considered one of the earliest Baroque operas, marking the birth of the genre. Rossini's opera is from the 19th century, Stravinsky's from the 20th century, Mozart's from the Classical period, and Offenbach's from the Romantic era, none of which are early Baroque.
Rationale: Claudio Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, composed in 1607, is considered one of the earliest Baroque operas, marking the birth of the genre. Rossini's opera is from the 19th century, Stravinsky's from the 20th century, Mozart's from the Classical period, and Offenbach's from the Romantic era, none of which are early Baroque.
Question 3
Luciano Pavarotti was best known as
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Luciano Pavarotti was a world-renowned Italian opera singer, celebrated for his powerful tenor voice and performances in operas like La Boheme. He was not known for conducting, directing, choreography, or playing the cello.
Rationale: Luciano Pavarotti was a world-renowned Italian opera singer, celebrated for his powerful tenor voice and performances in operas like La Boheme. He was not known for conducting, directing, choreography, or playing the cello.
Question 4
Commedia dell'arte is known primarily for its use of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Commedia dell'arte, a form of Italian theater, relies on stock characters like Harlequin and improvised performances within a set framework. It does not typically use elaborate sets, a chorus, subtle plots, or animals as allegories.
Rationale: Commedia dell'arte, a form of Italian theater, relies on stock characters like Harlequin and improvised performances within a set framework. It does not typically use elaborate sets, a chorus, subtle plots, or animals as allegories.
Question 5
The Dies irae is a traditional element of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Dies irae is a medieval Latin hymn traditionally included in the requiem mass, a Catholic funeral service. It is not part of opera buffa (comic opera), English oratorios, Italian madrigals, or concerto grosso (instrumental music).
Rationale: The Dies irae is a medieval Latin hymn traditionally included in the requiem mass, a Catholic funeral service. It is not part of opera buffa (comic opera), English oratorios, Italian madrigals, or concerto grosso (instrumental music).