Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities

9 rounds of 35 multiple-choice questions

2013

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Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 1 Page 11 . CarvingsIn addition to elephants, what animals produce the smooth, hard, white material used for at least 20,000 years in carved art objects? A. sharks and rays B. dolphins and tuna C. abalones and oysters D. walruses and narwhals E. manatees and wallabies

2 . Musical TermsWhich term indicates that notes are to be played smoothly so they flow together? A. forte B. legato C. presto D. staccato E. pianissimo

3 . Musical AnthropologyMariachi bands are common in a country inhabited by ... A. Mongols and Huns B. Angles and Saxons C. Mayans and Aztecs D. Zulus and Mau Maus E. Dorians and Mycenaeans

4 . StagecraftA long, movable arm used to support and maneuver a microphone on a movie set is called a ... A. clap B. roar C. bang D. boom E. wham

5 . Musical SpellingA term indicating the largest stringed orchestral instrument or the lowest male singing voice is spelled the same as ... A. a freshwater fish B. the bottom of a cliff C. a military headquarters D. the bottom of a polygon E. a corner in a baseball infield

6 . Classical ConflictsIn Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker," the prince leads the toys in a battle against ... A. cats B. mice C. dogs D. birds E. insects

7 . History of BiologyWho was especially interested in falcons, cranes, vultures, turkeys, auks, wrens, gulls, and quail? A. John Muir B. J.J. Audubon C. Izaak Walton D. Luther Burbank E. George Washington Carver

8 . Feelings ... Oh Oh Oh FeelingsWhen reading a story or watching a play, you may be able to share the feelings of the characters through ... A. apathy B. empathy C. antipathy D. telepathy E. osteopathy

9 . Historic BuildingsMarsha was showing photographs of the Acropolis and the Parthenon taken during her vacation. What country did she visit? A. India B. Egypt C. Japan D. Greece E. France

1 0 . Forms of ArtA person involved in macrame would need a quantity of ... A. rope B. wire C. glass D. marble E. canvas

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 1 Page 21 1 . Australian Anthems"Waltzing Matilda" tells the story of a ... A. seaman B. sandman C. swagman D. stockman E. snowman

1 2 . Broadway MusicalsWhich song is not from the same musical as the others? A. I'm Flying B. Hook's Tango C. I've Gotta Crow D. I Won't Grow Up E. Talk to the Animals

1 3 . DramaGood and evil are embodied in the simplified characters of a hero and a villain in ... A. teledramas B. docudramas C. melodramas D. photodramas E. psychodramas

1 4 . Traditional SongsYou would be most likely to hear the song, "Aloha Oe" at a ... A. luau B. wake C. fiesta D. hoedown E. pow wow

1 5 . DrawingOutline drawings never have ... A. form B. angles C. shading D. an interior E. dimensions

1 6 . Historical PeopleWho was not in the same profession as the others? A. Franz Liszt B. Martin Luther C. Hector Berlioz D. Johann Strauss E. Felix Mendelssohn

1 7 . Island Music"The Banana Boat Song" originated in ... A. Malta B. Jamaica C. Sardinia D. Iwo Jima E. Tasmania

1 8 . Performing ArtsIt is common to see a ventriloquist ... A. setting off fireworks B. escaping from chains and handcuffs C. speaking through a carved wooden dummy D. twisting his body into remarkable positions E. substituting for a star in risky movie scenes

1 9 . GermansWho wrote overtures and symphonies? A. Erwin Rommel B. Johann Gutenberg C. Felix Mendelssohn D. Gabriel Fahrenheit E. Ferdinand von Zeppelin

2 0 . Art FormsOrnamental writing is ... A. calligraphy B. holography C. lithography D. cartography E. choreography

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 1 Page 32 1 . Give Me a Break!There would be an intermission at a(n)... A. showing of "A Bug's Life" B. unveiling of a new sculpture C. exhibition of Audubon's paintings D. stage performance of "The Lion King" E. oral interpretation of "Casey at the Bat"

2 2 . Art TechniquesTechniques for creating perspective are most important to artists working in which medium? A. mobiles B. ceramics C. sculpture D. calligraphy E. oil painting

2 3 . PaintingsGustave Courbet painted "Apples and Pomegranate." This title suggests that the work is a ... A. still life B. portrait C. miniature D. landscape E. silhouette

2 4 . Artist SuppliesAn artist who regularly uses a mixture of oxygen and acetylene to produce his works is working with which medium? A. clay B. metal C. stone D. textiles E. oil paints

2 5 . Island MusicCalypso music is associated with ... A. Sicily B. Luzon C. Hawaii D. Trinidad E. Nova Scotia

2 6 . Personification in PicturesBoth Father Time and the Grim Reaper are often depicted carrying which implement? A. axe B. rake C. shovel D. scythe E. pitchfork

2 7 . Getting an EdgeWhich could a woodcarver use as a whetstone? A. oilstone B. gallstone C. brimstone D. lodestone E. rhinestone

2 8 . March MusicWhich of these is not the title of a march? A. Colonel Bogey B. Hands Across the Sea C. Beautiful Blue Danube D. Seventy-Six Trombones E. Pomp and Circumstance

2 9 . ItaliansThe line of work of Enrico Caruso was the same as that of ... A. Enzo Ferrari B. Enrico Fermi C. Benito Mussolini D. Fiorello LaGuardia E. Luciano Pavarotti

3 0 . Fine ArtsThe terms cabriole, entrechat, glissade, arabesque, and pirouette are associated with ... A. ballet B. mosaics C. sculpture D. oil painting E. architecture

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 1 Page 43 1 . Music NotationA sharp or a flat is cancelled by a ... A. bar B. staff C. ledger D. natural E. signature

3 2 . Quiet MusicWhich music is dreamy, quiet, and reflective? A. prelude B. requiem C. fantasia D. nocturne E. rhapsody

3 3 . TraditionsPart of a dance tradition, a tall, slender shaft of wood from which long colored ribbons are suspended is called a ... A. flagpole B. maypole C. ridgepole D. beanpole E. totem pole

3 4 . AuthoritySeparation of church and state is established by law in ... A. Iran B. China C. Nepal D. Saudi Arabia E. the United States

3 5 . Musical SpellingWhat word can be spelled by combining the names of the second and third tones of the standard eight-tone scale? A. tire B. fare C. mire D. sore E. redo

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 1 - Answers1. D2. B3. C4. D5. A6. B7. B8. B9. D10. A11. C12. E13. C14. A15. C16. B17. B18. C19. C20. A21. D22. E23. A24. B25. D26. D27. A28. C29. E30. A31. D32. D33. B34. E35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 2 Page 11 . Musical OriginsThe city said to be the birthplace of jazz is adjacent to the ... A. Mississippi B. Golden Gate C. Great Divide D. Appalachians E. Mojave Desert

2 . Music HistoryThe last name of the family of musicians and composers including Wilhelm Friedemann, Carl Philipp Emmanuel, and Johann Sebastian is ... A. Bach B. Mozart C. Strauss D. Beethoven E. Mendelssohn

3 . The ArtsPerforming arts do not include ... A. acting B. singing C. dancing D. painting E. pantomiming

4 . CartooningCartoonists who did not like Theodore Roosevelt drew him with an enormous stomach and a huge mustache. This technique is ... A. stippling B. animation C. encaustic D. caricature E. foreshortening

5 . Renaissance MenWhat Italian town was the birthplace of a famous Renaissance scientist, engineer, and artist? A. Vinci B. Turin C. Padua D. Genoa E. Verona

6 . Performing ArtsWhich term means to distract attention from another performer? A. upstage B. onstage C. substage D. backstage E. downstage

7 . Song SpeedThe tempo of which song is most similar to that of "Home on the Range"? A. Down in the Valley B. Pop Goes the Weasel C. This Land Is Your Land D. Whistle While You Work E. I've Been Working on the Railroad

8 . London LandmarksIn London, Big Ben is a ... A. bell B. bridge C. museum D. cathedral E. railroad station

9 . TheaterThe principal professional theater district in New York City is ... A. Jetway B. Midway C. Parkway D. Gateway E. Broadway

1 0 . ArchaeologyStonehenge is an ancient, mysterious, roofless structure in ... A. Italy B. France C. Finland D. England E. Germany

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 2 Page 21 1 . ArchitecturePagodas are temples or shrines of ... A. Islam B. Judaism C. Buddhism D. Christianity E. Zoroastrianism

1 2 . Olden ArtMayan art has been discovered in ... A. Thailand, Vietnam and Laos B. Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize C. Namibia, Angola, and Botswana D. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh E. Chile, Argentina, and Venezuela

1 3 . Anthem LyricsWhich word is in the line of the U.S. national anthem that follows the line containing "gleaming"? A. free B. fight C. wave D. glare E. proof

1 4 . Vocal MusicWhich is not a male singing voice? A. bass B. tenor C. falsetto D. baritone E. contralto

1 5 . Theatrical TraditionsYou wish an actor good luck by saying ... A. Split a hair. B. Bust a gut. C. Stub a toe. D. Break a leg. E. Crack a smile.

1 6 . ArtWhich form of painting is not paired with an appropriate subject? A. portrait - Colin Powell B. still life - your desk top C. panorama - Zeus and Athena D. landscape - the Painted Desert E. mural - opening of the Erie Canal

1 7 . Musical VocabularyWhich adjective best describes the style of music known as blues? A. giddy B. jocular C. mirthful D. ecstatic E. melancholic

1 8 . PaintingsRembrandt van Lindemann created a huge painting of a desert landscape on the side of an Arizona bank. Such a work is a ... A. mural B. still life C. portrait D. silhouette E. whitewash

1 9 . SculptureAnother name for a statuette is a ... A. bust B. figurine C. monolith D. mannequin E. marionette

2 0 . Island MusicCalypso originated in ... A. Tahiti B. Sardinia C. Borneo D. Trinidad E. Madagascar

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 2 Page 32 1 . Folk MusicWhich is not a folksong? A. Yankee Doodle B. On Top of Old Smokey C. Follow the Drinking Gourd D. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' E. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

2 2 . Musical ShorthandWhat does the abbreviation "op." mean to a musician? A. opus B. opera C. opaque D. optional E. opulence

2 3 . SongsWhich is not from the same song as the others? A. and guide her B. land that I love C. my home sweet home D. oceans white with foam E. from sea to shining sea

2 4 . Art HistoryWhich art form has appeared in almost every culture throughout history? A. mobile B. collage C. sculpture D. oil painting E. stained glass

2 5 . Ancient WritersWhich Greek is mainly remembered as a poet? A. Plato B. Homer C. Socrates D. Aristotle E. Hippocrates

2 6 . DramaThe least rehearsal is needed for ---- theater. A. dinner B. repertory C. Broadway D. summer stock E. improvisational

2 7 . Musical CompositionsCompositions such as "Hands Across the Sea" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" are ... A. polkas B. marches C. anthems D. overtures E. folk songs

2 8 . Art FormsThe "The Winged Victory" and "The Thinker" are examples of ... A. mosaics B. paintings C. macrame D. tapestries E. sculptures

2 9 . Classical MusicWhich is in Walt Disney's "Fantasia"? A. Hallelujah Chorus B. Peter and the Wolf C. William Tell Overture D. Flight of the Bumblebee E. The Sorcerer's Apprentice

3 0 . PotteryPieces of clay that are rolled into long, ropelike lengths for use in pottery are called ... A. coils B. vines C. twines D. cables E. snakes

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 2 Page 43 1 . Lyrical LinesWhich lyrics are from an anthem? A. a discouraging word B. for courting too slow C. what a wonderful day D. twilight's last gleaming E. with the light brown hair

3 2 . PhotographyWhich is an abbreviation used in photography to indicate an absence of hues? A. AF B. BW C. IQ D. PS E. SP

3 3 . StatuesEquestrian statues include a likeness of a ... A. horse B. woman C. mythical figure D. military general E. religious symbol

3 4 . MusiciansWho was not a Russian composer? A. Igor Stravinsky B. Peter Tchaikovsky C. Modest Mussorgsky D. Sergei Rachmaninoff E. Feodor Dostoyevsky

3 5 . MusicWhich is the title of a ballet? A. Swan Lake B. The Messiah C. West Side Story D. Madame Butterfly E. The Barber of Seville

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 2 - Answers1. A2. A3. D4. D5. A6. A7. A8. A9. E10. D11. C12. B13. B14. E15. D16. C17. E18. A19. B20. D21. D22. A23. E24. C25. B26. E27. B28. E29. E30. A31. D32. B33. A34. E35. A

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 3 Page 11 . ArtistsWho were not known as painters? A. Jackson Pollock, Gilbert Stuart B. Frederic Remington, Grant Wood C. Winslow Homer, John J. Audubon D. Norman Rockwell, Grandma Moses E. Leonard Bernstein, Francis Scott Key

2 . Holiday TunesWhich is a line from the lyrics of a Thanksgiving song? A. I'll be all in clover B. The horse knows the way C. Gone away is the blue bird D. To the oceans white with foam E. We'll take a cup of kindness yet

3 . AnthemsEach of the four verses of lyrics by Francis Scott Key ends with a word rhyming with ... A. flea B. host C. flair D. knave E. writhe

4 . Art FormsWhat has been called "art that takes away superfluous material" and "enduring mud pies"? A. etching B. painting C. macrame D. sculpture E. calligraphy

5 . A Country in CommonThe composer of "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker" came from the same country in which ... A. Von Braun built rockets B. Darwin proposed evolution C. Pasteur studied fermentation D. Galileo did gravity experiments E. Mendeleev devised the periodic table

6 . A Failure to CommunicateWhich project was adversely affected by the inability of the builders to understand one another? A. Tower of Babel B. Pyramids of Giza C. Great Wall of China D. Colossus of Rhodes E. Pharos at Alexandria

7 . FolksongsThese lyrics are about what river valley? From this valley they say you are leaving. We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile. A. Red B. Ohio C. Missouri D. Shenandoah E. Sacramento

8 . Colorful SongsWhat two colors are in the lyrics of the first stanza of "America the Beautiful"? A. blue, gold B. red, white C. silver, green D. purple, amber E. magenta, puce

9 . ArchitectsWho was the architect of Monticello? A. Daedalus B. Michelangelo C. Christopher Wren D. Thomas Jefferson E. Frank Lloyd Wright

1 0 . Art FormsWhich is a two-dimensional art form? A. busts B. mobiles C. macrame D. ceramics E. calligraphy

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 3 Page 21 1 . Misheard MusicalsWhich line does not include misunderstood lyrics from the most famous song in "The Wizard of Oz"? A. weigh a pie B. one cent a lullaby C. sombrero for the rainbow D. tea, a drink with German bread E. where trouble smells like lemon drops

1 2 . ComposersWho was not a classical composer? A. Johann Bach B. Frederic Chopin C. Louis Armstrong D. Peter Tchaikovsky E. George Frederic Handel

1 3 . HumanitiesThere are abundant Hindu temples in ... A. Nepal B. Tahiti C. Finland D. Monaco E. Colombia

1 4 . Building SitesWhich architectural marvel is part of a citadel? A. Taj Mahal B. Parthenon C. Stonehenge D. Eiffel Tower E. Pyramid of Cheops

1 5 . Music FundamentalsWhat is a rhythmical succession of individual tones? A. pitch B. tempo C. timbre D. melody E. harmony

1 6 . Wonders of the Ancient WorldWhich structure was built as a tomb? A. Pyramid of Cheops B. Colossus of Rhodes C. Pharos of Alexandria D. statue of Zeus at Olympia E. Hanging Gardens of Babylon

1 7 . History of ReligionEver since about 700 A.D., Buddhism has been the major religion in ... A. Peru B. Tibet C. Tahiti D. Angola E. Belgium

1 8 . Photographic CareersWhich is a likely subject for photomicrography? A. living cells B. faint stars C. projectiles in flight D. underwater subjects E. impacts and explosions

1 9 . AestheticsAccording to the saying, beauty is in the ... A. spirit of the soul B. form of the color C. brush of the artist D. eye of the beholder E. mind of the creator

2 0 . TheatricsA form of comedy involving chases, collisions, and pies in the face is called ... A. dipstick B. slapstick C. chopstick D. nightstick E. broomstick

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 3 Page 32 1 . GemsWhich is not an organic gemstone? A. ivory B. pearl C. coral D. agate E. amber

2 2 . Folk MusicAccording to the folksong, who inserted a piece of bird plumage into his chapeau and called it a kind of pasta shorter than spaghetti? A. Billy Boy B. Peter Piper C. Dan Tucker D. Ike from Pike E. Yankee Doodle

2 3 . HeadworkA picture of the head from the side is a ... A. bust B. profile C. outline D. contour E. silhouette

2 4 . Musical TonesWhich words can be formed by combining two of the syllable names on the diatonic scale? A. tide, yeti B. lake, cola C. mine, acre D. redo, mire E. soda, peso

2 5 . Music HistoryCalypso originated in the region of the ---- Sea. A. Black B. Aegean C. Caspian D. Philippine E. Caribbean

2 6 . Historical OperasGioacchino Rossini's opera, "William Tell," takes place in ... A. Italy B. Spain C. Poland D. Norway E. Switzerland

2 7 . Forms of ArtArt works created in papier-mache are similar in appearance to ... A. mosaics B. sculptures C. watercolor paintings D. pen and ink drawings E. stained glass windows

2 8 . Broadway CostumingIn the musical, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," you would expect to see actors wearing ... A. tutus B. togas C. serapes D. kimonos E. muumuus

2 9 . Patriotic SongsGiven that the vowels have been removed, which line is not from the same song? A. bv th frtd pln B. fr mbr wvs f grn C. b th dwn's rl lght D. fr prpl mntn mjsts E. crwn th gd wth brthrhd

3 0 . TheatricsWhich Latin phrase is most significant to an actress who forgets her lines? A. ad libitum B. alma mater C. tempus fugit D. ex post facto E. cogito ergo sum

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 3 Page 43 1 . ItaliansWho most frequently used a palette and easel? A. Giuseppe Verdi B. Benito Mussolini C. Leonardo da Vinci D. Amerigo Vespucci E. Guglielmo Marconi

3 2 . Traditional DancesThe "Landler," "Schuhplattler," "Zweifacher," and "Kreuzpolka" are folk dances of ... A. Italy B. Spain C. Norway D. Greece E. Austria

3 3 . ArchitectureThe pagoda is a form of ---- architecture. A. Mayan B. Oriental C. Polynesian D. Mideastern E. Scandinavian

3 4 . The ArtsExamples of the plastic arts include Phidias' "Athena," Michelangelo's "David," and ... A. George Handel's Messiah" B. Auguste Rodin's "The Thinker" C. Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" D. Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" E. Walt Whitman's "Leaves of Grass"

3 5 . DanceWhich dances originated in France? A. jig, hula B. rumba, polka C. cancan, minuet D. limbo, square dance E. Highland fling, flamenco

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 3 - Answers1. E2. B3. D4. D5. E6. A7. A8. D9. D10. E11. D12. C13. A14. B15. D16. A17. B18. A19. D20. B21. D22. E23. B24. D25. E26. E27. B28. B29. C30. A31. C32. E33. B34. B35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 4 Page 11 . ArchitectureWhere would you be most likely to see a spire? A. beneath a pier B. on top of a steeple C. at the end of an aisle D. on the side of a column E. in the middle of a bridge

2 . TraditionsWhat originated in India? A. yoga B. sumo C. luaus D. jihads E. hara-kiri

3 . Art WorksWhich is not a sculpture? A. Rodin's "The Thinker" B. Michelangelo's "David" C. Alexandros' "Venus de Milo" D. Da Vinci's "The Last Supper" E. Myron's "The Discus Thrower"

4 . Tune TranslationWhat question is asked in the French song, "Frere Jacques"? A. Can we go now? B. Do you love me? C. Are you sleeping? D. Where is the lamb? E. Why is the sky blue?

5 . RepublicsWhich is not an Islamic republic? A. Iran B. India C. Pakistan D. Mauritania E. Afghanistan

6 . ArtistsWhich were subjects for John Audubon's paintings? A. pigeons and falcons B. soup cans and pop bottles C. ordinary people and everyday events D. national parks and national monuments E. historical themes and American leaders

7 . Art MaterialsAn art material made from pure gypsum is plaster of ... A. Pisa B. Paris C. Palermo D. Potsdam E. Plymouth

8 . Art in LiteratureWhich art form is essential in the story, "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes"? A. topiary B. origami C. macrame D. tapestry E. calligraphy

9 . PaintersWho is known for a famous, enduring painting of his mom? A. Andrew Wyeth B. James Whistler C. Winslow Homer D. Norman Rockwell E. Frederic Remington

1 0 . GuildsDuring the Middle Ages, a young man could become an artist only by working for a master for several years as a(n) ... A. rookie B. novice C. recruit D. initiate E. apprentice

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 4 Page 21 1 . CeramicsThe firing of glaze on pottery causes its surface to become ... A. rough B. volatile C. cracked D. nonporous E. transparent

1 2 . SongsThis line is from what American patriotic song? When borne by the red, white, and blue A. God Bless America B. America the Beautiful C. My Country 'Tis of Thee D. The Star Spangled Banner E. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean

1 3 . Humanities VocabularyAn image of a ---- illustrates anthropomorphism. A. leprechaun B. Neanderthal man C. caterpillar becoming a butterfly D. surfer being attacked by a shark E. rabbit checking a pocketwatch

1 4 . SongsWhich was not written for a Broadway musical? A. Dixie B. Oklahoma C. If I Were A Rich Man D. Climb Every Mountain E. Seventy-Six Trombones

1 5 . Musical TemposThe tempo of "adagio" is most appropriate for which song? A. Dixie B. Polly-Wolly-Doodle C. Seventy-Six Trombones D. Down by the Old Mill Stream E. I'm Looking Over a 4-leaf Clover

1 6 . Art"Relief" is most applicable to ... A. mosaics B. tapestry C. sculpture D. cartooning E. oil-painting

1 7 . Performing ArtsName the principal professional theater district in New York City. A. Beltway B. Gangway C. Broadway D. Thataway E. Causeway

1 8 . Ancient Roman ArchitectureName the central open space in an amphitheater where gladiatorial combats took place. A. crypt B. arena C. atrium D. rotunda E. coliseum

1 9 . Painting TechniquesIn a painting, a point of intense light such as the sparkle of an eye is called a ... A. highlight B. limelight C. backlight D. headlight E. flashlight

2 0 . Artistic DimensionsWhich is a three-dimensional art work? A. The Thinker B. The Blue Boy C. The Mona Lisa D. The Spirit of '76 E. The Last Supper

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 4 Page 32 1 . MusiciansFrederic Chopin is mainly associated with the ... A. oboe B. piano C. cello D. flute E. violin

2 2 . Musical ManipulationsBy combining the names for the third and second tones on the diatonic scale, you spell a word meaning to ... A. become stuck B. scamper rapidly C. become irritated D. come into wealth E. do something again

2 3 . ColorsWhich is a secondary color? A. red B. black C. green D. navy blue E. chartreuse

2 4 . DrawingParallel lines drawn in perspective seem to converge at the ---- point. A. turning B. melting C. kindling D. breaking E. vanishing

2 5 . Art FormsTo practice the art of bonsai, you need ... A. wax B. paper C. a rake D. clippers E. India ink

2 6 . ComposersRussian ballet composers include Igor Stravinsky and ... A. Yuri Gagarin B. Vladimir Putin C. Peter Tchaikovsky D. Mikhail Gorbachev E. Feodor Dostoyevsky

2 7 . ArchitectureThe rock at the top of an arch is the ... A. keystone B. millstone C. lodestone D. grindstone E. cornerstone

2 8 . PaintersWhich was a Dutch painter? A. Pablo Picasso B. Albrecht Durer C. Henri Rousseau D. Giotto di Bondone E. Vincent van Gogh

2 9 . DanceWhat form of dance uses hand movements to tell a story? A. hula B. polka C. waltz D. minuet E. cancan

3 0 . Tempo"Vivace" and "allegro" apply to which song? A. Taps B. Dixie C. Old Man River D. Brahms' Lullaby E. Down in the Valley

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 4 Page 43 1 . MusiciansWhich composer was a member of the United States Marines? A. Irving Berlin B. Aaron Copland C. Stephen Foster D. George Gershwin E. John Philip Sousa

3 2 . SongsA mule named Sal and which city are in the folksong about the Erie Canal? A. Utica B. Buffalo C. Monticello D. Cooperstown E. Poughkeepsie

3 3 . DanceWhich dances are most likely to involve castanets? A. reel, polka B. conga, limbo C. minuet, waltz D. fandango, flamenco E. cancan, hokey pokey

3 4 . ArchitectureWhich is not a man-made structure? A. Sears Tower B. Eiffel Tower C. Devils Tower D. Tower of Pisa E. Tower of London

3 5 . Art FormsArtisans who create patterns by combining the weft with the warp are producing ... A. knots B. mobiles C. textiles D. paintings E. sculptures

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 4 - Answers1. B2. A3. D4. C5. B6. A7. B8. B9. B10. E11. D12. E13. E14. A15. D16. C17. C18. B19. A20. A21. B22. A23. C24. E25. D26. C27. A28. E29. A30. B31. E32. B33. D34. C35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 5 Page 11 . The OrientPagodas of the Far East are ... A. cargo boats B. ornate masks C. stringed instruments D. temples or memorials E. dwarfed and shaped trees

2 . Folk SongsIn the lyrics of "I've Been Working on the Railroad," someone is in the kitchen with ... A. Katy B. Dinah C. Bonnie D. Barbara E. Susanna

3 . Opening MusicAn orchestral composition that introduces a musical and includes excerpts of songs in the production is called a(n) ... A. anthem B. overture C. serenade D. rhapsody E. symphony

4 . CeramicsFired earthenware is porous and therefore ... A. opaque B. magnetic C. flammable D. extremely hard E. full of tiny holes

5 . Sports VenuesAncient Romans staged combats between gladiators in ... A. forums B. atriums C. rotundas D. basilicas E. coliseums

6 . TheaterThe least dialogue is in a(n) ... A. slapstick B. melodrama C. pantomime D. one-act play E. improvisation

7 . Stage PerformancesThe appearance of the actors at the end of a play in response to applause is called a ---- call. A. clap B. cast C. close D. cattle E. curtain

8 . ArchitectureArches were routinely used in ancient ... A. Greek temples B. Anasazi pueblos C. Chinese pagodas D. Roman aqueducts E. Egyptian pyramids

9 . Magnificent MarbleOne of Michelangelo's greatest sculptures depicts David about to fight ... A. Ogre B. Goliath C. Despair D. Cyclops E. Gargantua

1 0 . SingingMatilda Jackson tends to sing slightly below key. What adjective describes this type of singing? A. flat B. sharp C. slurred D. monotonic E. accidental

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 5 Page 21 1 . Towering TimepiecesThe huge clock near the British Parliament is Big ... A. Bo B. Ben C. Bob D. Billy E. Bertha

1 2 . Musical BiologyIn the song from the musical, "Oklahoma!," the corn is as high as the eye of a ... A. swine B. feline C. bovine D. ruminant E. pachyderm

1 3 . Art and ColorWhich statement is not true? A. Black is achromatic. B. Pink is a tint of red. C. Red and yellow make purple. D. There are three primary colors. E. A shade of a color is produced by adding black.

1 4 . Australian TunesIn "Waltzing Matilda," a sheep is a ... A. roebuck B. sawbuck C. jumbuck D. blackbuck E. springbuck

1 5 . Classical CompositionsRimsky-Korsakov wrote a classical tune about a stout insect with relatively small wings entitled "The Flight of the ... " A. Flea B. Earwig C. Bumblebee D. Swallowtail E. Walking Stick

1 6 . Misunderstood LyricsThese are misheard phrases from the lyrics of what song? -for spaceship skies -for purple fountains, magic trees -shared his grapes with me A. Dixie B. Yankee Doodle C. America the Beautiful D. My Country 'Tis of Thee E. You're a Grand Old Flag1 7 . TempoWhich musical tempo is fastest? A. adagio B. presto C. allegro D. andante E. moderato

1 8 . Dance MusicWhich style of dance music originated in southern Spain? A. hula B. polka C. minuet D. cancan E. flamenco

1 9 . ImagingThe smallest piece of information in a digital image is called a(n) ... A. dot B. icon C. digit D. pixel E. snippet

2 0 . Tempos"Allegro" and "vivace" apply to which song? A. Ave Maria B. Down in the Valley C. Home on the Range D. On Top of Old Smoky E. Pop Goes the Weasel

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 5 Page 32 1 . Musical HomophonesA term meaning "to play improvisations" also indicates a ... A. list of candidates B. reduction in salary C. knocking or tapping sound D. preserve made from whole fruit E. sound made by a web-footed biped

2 2 . Art FormsA chalice is a ... A. crown B. mirror C. goblet D. candlestick E. coat of arms

2 3 . ArchitectureOne of the masterpieces of classical Chinese architecture is the ... A. Blue Mosque B. Great Sphinx C. Shirley Temple D. Wild Goose Pagoda E. Notre Dame Cathedral

2 4 . ComposersWhat are the initials of the "American March King"? A. JSB B. JPS C. JFK D. JKG E. JJA

2 5 . JournalismA journalist who routinely writes reviews of theatrical productions is called a(n) ... A. critic B. editor C. freelance D. dramatist E. playwright

2 6 . Making MusicCreating new music while simultaneously playing an instrument is called ... A. registration B. versification C. improvisation D. reverberation E. orchestration

2 7 . StatuesIn Copenhagen harbor is a famous bronze sculpture of the "Little Mermaid" based on a fairy tale by ... A. Jakob Grimm B. James Barrie C. Charles Perrault D. Aleksandr Pushkin E. Hans Christian Andersen

2 8 . Art MediaWhich is not a suitable material to sculpt? A. jade B. pewter C. bronze D. granite E. mercury

2 9 . DanceWhich is neither a Spanish nor a Latin American dance? A. disco B. tango C. bolero D. mambo E. flamenco

3 0 . Classical MusicVocalists and instruments are used in ... A. suites B. sonatas C. oratorios D. concertos E. symphonies

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 5 Page 43 1 . Art MaterialsWhat rock produced by metamorphism of limestone is used for sculptures? A. slate B. shale C. marble D. gneiss E. schist

3 2 . DanceThe name of which city is also that of a once-popular ballroom dance? A. Canton B. Charlotte C. Columbus D. Cincinnati E. Charleston

3 3 . Art MaterialsArtists who regularly use flux, glaze, slip, and slurry produce which art form? A. mobiles B. macrame C. ceramics D. sculpture E. watercolor

3 4 . MusicalsWhich tune is not from "The Wizard of Oz"? A. If I Only Had a Brain B. I Whistle a Happy Tune C. We're Off to See the Wizard D. Follow the Yellow Brick Road E. Somewhere Over the Rainbow

3 5 . Visual ArtsWhich art form might consist of parts of photographs, newspaper clippings, ticket stubs, and posters glued to a background? A. fresco B. mosaic C. collage D. tapestry E. macrame

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 5 - Answers1. D2. B3. B4. E5. E6. C7. E8. D9. B10. A11. B12. E13. C14. C15. C16. C17. B18. E19. D20. E21. D22. C23. D24. B25. A26. C27. E28. E29. A30. C31. C32. E33. C34. B35. C

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 6 Page 11 . Historic LocationsWhich is not a World Heritage Site in France? A. Chartres Cathedral B. Palace of Versailles C. Canterbury Cathedral D. Notre Dame Cathedral E. Palace of Fontainebleau

2 . Fruity SongsA song about what fruit includes this lyric? Me say day, me say day-ay-ay-o, Daylight come and me wan' go home. A. grape B. apple C. lemon D. banana E. blueberry

3 . Hawaiian CustomsWhich theme for an Aloha Festival mentions a traditional Polynesian dance? A. Ola Ka 'Oiwi B. Na Honu Hawai'i C. He Makana O Na Lei Nani D. Ho`Ohanohano I Na Holokai E. E Mau Ana Ka Hula I Ke Kanaka

4 . Singing GeographyYodeling, a style of singing without words, is associated with ... A. Japan B. Scotland C. Australia D. Switzerland E. Saudi Arabia

5 . Song SynonymsThis is synonymous with a line from which song? A fossilized resin-colored back and forth movement of seeds on grass A. This Is My Country B. America the Beautiful C. My Country Tis of Thee D. The Star-Spangled Banner E. Battle Hymn of the Republic

6 . Computer GraphicsGradually transforming one image into another is called ... A. panning B. masking C. morphing D. screening E. embossing

7 . Italian Musical TermsWhich means that musical notes are to be played in a short, detached manner? A. presto B. allegro C. staccato D. crescendo E. pianissimo

8 . Putting Pen to PaperLeonardo da Vinci noted his ideas using a kind of ... A. underwriting B. ghostwriting C. speedwriting D. mirror-writing E. screenwriting

9 . ProtectionA piece of jewelry worn to ward off injury or evil is a(n) ... A. amulet B. bangle C. brooch D. choker E. pendant

1 0 . Traditional MusicJohannes Brahms wrote the music for a song that begins with which words? A. Here comes the bride B. Lullaby and good night C. All things bright and beautiful D. Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling E. Sleep, my child, and peace attend thee

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 6 Page 21 1 . Art HistorySubjects for art works by John James Audubon typically include ... A. fruits and flowers B. lakes and streams C. mammals and birds D. cities and factories E. presidents and war heroes

1 2 . TemposWhich tempo would appear on the sheet music for "Silent Night"? A. vivace B. adagio C. presto D. allegro E. allegretto

1 3 . Personal PursuitsWhich person is least like the others? A. lama B. monk C. priest D. samurai E. ayatollah

1 4 . Chinese CraftsThe Chinese developed a fine, hard, translucent pottery called ... A. porcelain B. terra cotta C. stoneware D. hearthstone E. earthenware

1 5 . PerformersGondoliers are ... A. singing boatmen B. bugling bandsmen C. dancing herdsmen D. chiming clergymen E. whistling noblemen

1 6 . Good Times for BeaversBeavers were much-relieved in the 1830s when what other material came into fashion replacing their skins for hats? A. silk B. denim C. canvas D. corduroy E. polyester

1 7 . Forms of MusicWhich style of music originated around Trinidad and Haiti? A. calypso B. ragtime C. yodeling D. madrigals E. serenades

1 8 . TemposWhich musical tempo would be most appropriate for Rossini's "William Tell" overture or Foster's "Camptown Races"? A. largo B. lento C. vivace D. adagio E. andante

1 9 . DanceWhich are not calls used in square dancing? A. sashay, promenade B. pirouette, arabesque C. circle right, ladies chain D. do-si-do, allemande right E. star by the left, double pass through

2 0 . ActingThe term for a licensed amateur radio operator also describes an actor who ... A. overplays a part B. has a supporting role C. often forgets his lines D. has risen to prominence E. makes cameo performances

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 6 Page 32 1 . RulersThe Dalai Lama is associated with the temporal and spiritual rule of ... A. Iran B. Tibet C. Scandinavia D. ancient Egypt E. the Aztec Empire

2 2 . MarksWatermarks are used in fine grades of ... A. wood B. paper C. cloth D. steel E. plastic

2 3 . MusicWhich is the most inclusive concept? A. jazz B. melody C. symphony D. classical music E. instrumental music

2 4 . Types of SongsWhich song is a ballad? A. John Henry B. Joy to the World C. America the Beautiful D. Let There Be Peace on Earth E. I've Been Working on the Railroad

2 5 . Art EquipmentA kiln is a necessary piece of equipment for a person involved in which art form? A. etching B. tapestry C. macrame D. enameling E. calligraphy

2 6 . Musical NotationWhat is the letter name for the top line on the treble clef? A. A B. C C. D D. F E. G

2 7 . SymbolsWhat is a symbol for peace? A. eagle B. fig leaf C. swastika D. caduceus E. olive branch

2 8 . FolksongsComplete this lyric about the Erie Canal. We've hauled some barges in our day, Filled with lumber, coal, and hay, And every inch of the way I know From ... A. Albany to Buffalo B. Harrisburg to Toledo C. Galveston to Amarillo D. Providence to Chicago E. Jacksonville to Orlando2 9 . FolksongsWhat American folksong mentions Buffalo and Albany? A. Clementine B. The Erie Canal C. Red River Valley D. This Land is Your Land E. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

3 0 . ArchitectureA multi-storied Buddhist tower is a ... A. villa B. pagoda C. basilica D. rotunda E. veranda

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 6 Page 43 1 . Art FormsWhich art form entirely lacks perspective? A. mobiles B. blueprints C. holograms D. self-portraits E. bronze sculptures

3 2 . DramaDirectors evaluate actors for roles using brief trial performances called ... A. auditions B. renditions C. exhibitions D. inquisitions E. premonitions

3 3 . ArtsKabuki, origami, and bonsai are among the traditional arts of ... A. India B. China C. Japan D. Polynesia E. Saudi Arabia

3 4 . CartoonsPolitical cartoonists are known for using ... A. shadowing B. caricature C. surrealism D. calligraphy E. perspective

3 5 . VentriloquismVentriloquists have particular difficulty producing bilabial sounds including those for ... A. a and o B. b and p C. c and t D. d and g E. e and q

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 6 - Answers1. C2. D3. E4. D5. B6. C7. C8. D9. A10. B11. C12. B13. D14. A15. A16. A17. A18. C19. B20. A21. B22. B23. E24. A25. D26. D27. E28. A29. B30. B31. B32. A33. C34. B35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 7 Page 11 . Art AlloysThe most popular alloy used for cast metal sculptures is ... A. steel B. brass C. bronze D. pewter E. carbide

2 . ArchitectureThe most primitive architectural techniques were used in the ... A. Taj Mahal B. Parthenon C. Tower of Pisa D. Roman Colosseum E. Notre Dame Cathedral

3 . Music VocabularyThe adjective "philharmonic" suggests a ... A. brass band B. church choir C. barbershop quartet D. symphony orchestra E. drum and bugle corps

4 . SongsWhich song is a march? A. Edelweiss B. Summertime C. Greensleeves D. Maple Leaf Rag E. Washington Post

5 . Dramatic TryoutsA director of a play asks performers to demonstrate their suitability for parts in a(n) ... A. petition B. audition C. partition D. rendition E. exposition

6 . Art FormsLooms are necessary for ... A. tapestry B. calligraphy C. holography D. photography E. choreography

7 . Cutting a RugWhich was a dance popular in the 1940s? A. bedbug B. humbug C. ladybug D. jitterbug E. doodlebug

8 . MusicalsWhich songs were not written for musicals? A. The Impossible Dream, Maria B. Down in the Valley, The Erie Canal C. My Favorite Things, Feed the Birds D. Old Man River, If I Were a Rich Man E. Chim Chim Cheree, Truly Scrumptious

9 . Art CopiesWhat term indicates an edition of a print restricted in quantity to increase the value of each copy? A. limited B. stopped C. appraised D. suspended E. suppressed

1 0 . Performing ArtsMelodrama always involves ... A. improvisation B. song and dance C. religious themes D. stereotypical characters E. dramatization of actual events

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 7 Page 21 1 . Music SlangA paid musical engagement is a ... A. cut B. gig C. jam D. riff E. lick

1 2 . Oriental ArtWhich is not a Japanese art form? A. bonsai B. kabuki C. kimono D. ikebana E. kirigami

1 3 . FolkloreIf you have a horrible nightmare, spit three times to rid yourself of it. This is an example of a traditional, superstitious belief called a(n) ... A. fable B. epitaph C. fairy tale D. fish story E. old wives' tale

1 4 . Geographic MythologyOdin was the principal god of a people who lived near the ... A. Nile River B. North Sea C. Himalayas D. Bay of Bengal E. Yucatan Peninsula

1 5 . DeitiesWhich were not ancient Egyptian gods? A. Ra and Nut B. Hera and Zeus C. Isis and Anubis D. Horus and Aten E. Osiris and Thoth

1 6 . OpticsSpecial camera lenses that allow only certain colors to pass are ... A. filters B. pupils C. prisms D. scopes E. objectives

1 7 . Cinematic SongsWhich song is not from the same movie as the others? A. You Can Fly B. Loompa Land C. The Golden Ticket D. Charlie's Birthday Bar E. Wonka's Welcome Song

1 8 . PhotographyA photographic enlargement is a ... A. lay-up B. blow-up C. mock-up D. close-up E. paste-up

1 9 . FolksongsWhich line is from a song about John Henry? A. all the livelong day B. for courting too slow C. jes a-lookin' for a home D. gonna whop that steel on down E. de Camptown ladies sing dis song

2 0 . Performing ArtsCheerleading, dance, gymnastics, fashion shows, ice skating, marching bands, and synchronized swimming all involve ... A. stratigraphy B. lexicography C. thermography D. choreography E. seismography

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 7 Page 32 1 . Art MaterialsA hard green stone used extensively in traditional Chinese arts and crafts is ... A. jade B. onyx C. garnet D. jasper E. amber

2 2 . Art FundamentalsThe material used to create an artwork such as oil paint, marble, or bronze is called the ... A. core B. ground C. medium D. essence E. instrument

2 3 . Art TechniquesWhich technique puts images on T-shirts? A. etching B. lithography C. silk-screening D. block printing E. photoengraving

2 4 . Masterful MusiciansWho was not an Italian composer? A. Antonio Vivaldi B. Nicolo Paganini C. Giacomo Puccini D. Amerigo Vespucci E. Claudio Monteverdi

2 5 . ArtistsThe artist who works in the East Wing of the White House and hand-letters official proclamations, military commissions, and invitations to state dinners is the chief ... A. cartoonist B. caricaturist C. calligrapher D. contortionist E. choreographer

2 6 . Oriental ClothingA traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, bound with a decorative sash is a(n) ... A. sumo B. aikido C. mikado D. kimono E. pachinko

2 7 . Stage PresentationsPoor but virtuous people are victimized by a sinister villain until a gallant hero arrives to save the day in a ... A. teledrama B. melodrama C. docudrama D. photodrama E. psychodrama

2 8 . MusiciansWho was a Norwegian composer? A. Edvard Grieg B. Knute Rockne C. Thor Heyerdahl D. Fridtjof Nansen E. Roald Amundsen

2 9 . MusicOn the piano keyboard, any two notes played together, skipping one note in between, is a ... A. flat B. third C. tonic D. major E. chord

3 0 . StonesWhat gemstone in ancient Egyptian ornaments is still traditionally used in Navajo jewelry? A. jade B. ruby C. pearl D. sapphire E. turquoise

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 7 Page 43 1 . Traditional TunesWhich is customarily sung on New Year's Eve? A. Edelweiss B. Claire de Lune C. O Tannenbaum D. Auld Lang Syne E. Funiculi, Funicula

3 2 . SculpturesMichelangelo depicted in a sculpture a young man about to do battle with what Philistine? A. Saul B. Attila C. Conan D. Goliath E. Samson

3 3 . Classical CompositionsOne of Sergei Prokofiev's best known works is "Peter and the ..." A. Wolf B. Frog C. Princess D. Tortoise E. Pomegranate

3 4 . ReligionsWhich are not religions? A. Shinto, Taoism B. Sikhism, Jainism C. Buddhism, Hinduism D. Judaism, Gnosticism E. Fascism, Bolshevism

3 5 . Italian Musical TermsThe antonym of staccato is ... A. legato B. vibrato C. agitato D. pizzicato E. obbligato

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 7 - Answers1. C2. B3. D4. E5. B6. A7. D8. B9. A10. D11. B12. C13. E14. B15. B16. A17. A18. B19. D20. D21. A22. C23. C24. D25. C26. D27. B28. A29. B30. E31. D32. D33. A34. E35. A

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 8 Page 11 . Drawing HistoryWhich is the oldest drawing medium? A. pencils B. brushes C. charcoal D. quill pens E. bamboo pens

2 . Catchy LyricsThis line is from a song in what musical? because because because because because A. Snow White B. Mary Poppins C. The Lion King D. The Wizard of Oz E. The Sound of Music

3 . SculptureA statue of the human body without a head and limbs is a ... A. bust B. torso C. figurine D. statuette E. silhouette

4 . QuestsKnights of the Round Table sought the ... A. Holy Grail B. Golden Calf C. One True Ring D. Ark of the Covenant E. Coat of Many Colors

5 . ArchitectureWhich are obvious characteristics of the Parthenon, the Vatican, and the U.S. Capitol? A. arches B. columns C. gargoyles D. bell towers E. amphitheaters

6 . Orchestral MusicIndividual characters are represented by specific orchestral instruments in ... A. Peter and the Wolf B. William Tell Overture C. The Nutcracker Suite D. The Surprise Symphony E. The Sorcerer's Apprentice

7 . MythsCentral to the Icarus and Daedalus myth are ... A. gold and ears B. wax and wings C. bows and arrows D. staffs and serpents E. shields and sandals

8 . Decorative MaterialsGold beaten into extremely thin sheets is called gold ... A. slip B. film C. leaf D. cloth E. bullion

9 . Massive SculpturesThe figures carved into Georgia's Stone Mountain were leaders in the ... A. Civil War B. Korean War C. Vietnam War D. Second World War E. American Revolution

1 0 . Vocal Music HistoryBefore it became part of the traditional music of the region, yodeling was a method of communication in the ... A. Austrian Alps B. Algerian Sahara C. Argentine Pampas D. Australian outback E. Albanian coastlands

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 8 Page 21 1 . ItaliansWhich noun is appropriately used with respect to Enrico Caruso, Antonio Stradivari, Nicolo Paganini, and Antonio Vivaldi? A. furioso B. Mafioso C. virtuoso D. grazioso E. grandioso

1 2 . Asian ArchitecturePagodas are tiered towers with multiple ... A. eaves B. spires C. columns D. gargoyles E. buttresses

1 3 . DrawingSilhouettes never have ... A. form B. angles C. balance D. dimensions E. vanishing points

1 4 . Award WinnersWho won a Nobel Prize for her work south of the Himalayas? A. Anne Frank B. Mother Teresa C. Princess Grace D. Lady Diana Spencer E. Florence Nightingale

1 5 . MusicalsThe song "Chim Chim Cheree" is part of ... A. Annie B. Grease C. Mary Poppins D. The Music Man E. The Phantom of the Opera

1 6 . The Major ScaleIn the "Do Re Mi" song, what phrase follows "a long long way to run"? A. a name I call myself B. a note to follow sew C. a drop of golden sun D. a needle pulling thread E. to drink with jam and bread

1 7 . Mistaken LyricsThis is a misunderstood line from the lyrics of which song? Through the night with the light from a bulb. A. God Bless America B. America the Beautiful C. The Star-Spangled Banner D. Columbia the Gem of the Ocean E. The Battle Hymn of the Republic

1 8 . PaintingWhat is the watercolor technique of using overlapping layers of highly diluted pigments? A. top B. coat C. wash D. spray E. overlay

1 9 . TranspositionTransposed music is performed ---- than the one for which it was originally written. A. in a different key B. by a different vocalist C. with a different tempo D. for a different audience E. on a different instrument

2 0 . Historical PaintingsThe best-known painting by Emanuel Leutze depicts General Washington and several overloaded boats crossing what turbulent river? A. Ohio B. Hudson C. Potomac D. Delaware E. St. Lawrence

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 8 Page 32 1 . MusicalsRoger Sherman, Caesar Rodney, Richard Henry Lee, and Abigail Adams are central characters in which Broadway musical? A. 1776 B. Grease C. Oklahoma! D. The Music Man E. Paint Your Wagon

2 2 . Big BuildingsWhich structure is most similar in function to the pyramids at Giza? A. Taj Mahal B. Parthenon C. Stonehenge D. Eiffel Tower E. Great Wall of China

2 3 . Greek Mythical FlightsDaedalus made wings for himself and his son, Icarus, of feathers and ... A. tar B. wax C. gum D. pitch E. plaster

2 4 . Classical BalletWhich ballet was based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale, "La Belle au Bois Dormant"? A. Peter Pan B. Cinderella C. The Firebird D. The Nutcracker E. The Sleeping Beauty

2 5 . ColorsLike green and red, orange and blue are ---- colors. A. tone B. primary C. tertiary D. secondary E. complementary

2 6 . Prolific PeopleIn the 16th century, who worked on several projects for the Vatican? A. Franz Liszt B. Michelangelo C. Auguste Rodin D. Peter Tchaikovsky E. Rembrandt van Rijn

2 7 . DramaThe comedy and tragedy masks representing drama are symbols for two ancient Greek ... A. Fates B. Muses C. Graces D. Harpies E. Gorgons

2 8 . PerspectivesWhat words are missing in this old saying? ---- is in the eye of the ---- A. love, lovelorn B. strength, shy C. infamy, ignoble D. magic, mystified E. beauty, beholder

2 9 . CalligraphyCalligraphy is a traditional art of ... A. the Orient B. Latin America C. western Europe D. American Indians E. Australian aborigines

3 0 . Bugle MusicWhen is taps played? A. at funerals B. before a charge C. in the early morning D. when sounding a retreat E. to call troops to assemble

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 8 Page 43 1 . ArchitectureThe Louvre in Paris was a ... A. tower B. bridge C. prison D. palace E. temple

3 2 . SilhouettesThe silhouette of a Mobius strip has the appearance of ... A. a circle B. a pyramid C. the letter C D. a question mark E. the symbol for infinity

3 3 . Yesterday's PaintingThe discoloration of an oil painting due to aging is ... A. bluing B. greening C. yellowing D. whitening E. reddening

3 4 . Fine Arts AppellationsWhere would you be most likely to find a "prima donna"? A. at an opera B. in an art museum C. in a motion picture D. in a symphony orchestra E. at the head of a marching band

3 5 . VentriloquismWhich are the most difficult sounds for ventriloquists to produce? A. a, e B. b, p C. r, n D. q, s E. d, g

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 8 - Answers1. C2. D3. B4. A5. B6. A7. B8. C9. A10. A11. C12. A13. E14. B15. C16. D17. A18. C19. A20. D21. A22. A23. B24. E25. E26. B27. B28. E29. A30. A31. D32. E33. C34. A35. B

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 9 Page 11 . Customary TunesYou would typically hear reveille ... A. during a funeral B. on a military garrison C. when a new ship is launched D. during a presidential inauguration E. as part of commencement ceremonies

2 . Fields of InquiryWhich field has the least scientific basis? A. astrology B. speleology C. seismology D. ornithology E. epidemiology

3 . Music EtymologyWhich term includes a prefix that means "loving"? A. diatonic B. synchronic C. quadrasonic D. philharmonic E. stereophonic

4 . Art StartsMosaic, the art of embedding small pieces of cut stone or glass in plaster, was originally developed in the region encompassing ... A. Latin America B. southern Africa C. Scandinavian countries D. the Yangtze River basin E. the northern Mediterranean

5 . WritingCalligraphy is most commonly used in ... A. business letters B. legal instruments C. newspaper stories D. wedding invitations E. advertising brochures

6 . Art FormsOn a wall you see an enormous painting by Jose Orozco. This work is a ... A. mural B. mosaic C. still life D. landscape E. lithography

7 . Types of ArtAn outline drawing of an object uniformly filled with black is a ... A. wash B. mobile C. collage D. still life E. silhouette

8 . Architectural ChronologyWhich was built first? A. Eiffel Tower B. Pyramids at Giza C. Roman Colosseum D. cathedral at Notre Dame E. Mesa Verde cliff dwellings

9 . DramaThe characters in a melodrama are generally ... A. dignified B. historical C. allegorical D. stereotypical E. contemporary

1 0 . Flowers in SongsWhich is an alpine plant featured in a song in "The Sound of Music"? A. blitzkrieg B. edelweiss C. lederhosen D. glockenspiel E. pumpernickel

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 9 Page 21 1 . MusicalsWhich song is not from the Disney musical, "Bambi"? A. Learning to Walk B. Gallop of the Stags C. Talk to the Animals D. Tragedy in the Meadow E. It Could Even Happen to Flower

1 2 . Vocal MusicWhich is a male singing voice? A. acetone B. baritone C. semitone D. monotone E. undertone

1 3 . Asian CulturesIn Japan, young women who are professionally trained in conversation, singing, and dancing to provide business entertainment are ... A. geishas B. senseis C. samurai D. hibachis E. shoguns

1 4 . Famous StatuesIn Rodin's sculpture, the thinker sits on a ... A. log B. hill C. rock D. globe E. bench

1 5 . Traditional SongsThe lyrics from a national song of Australia do not mention anything about ... A. a large sheep B. a storage bag C. an oxbow lake D. a lame kangaroo E. a transient worker

1 6 . ArtistsWho was an artist of the Netherlands? A. Monet B. Holbein C. El Greco D. da Vinci E. Rembrandt

1 7 . Chemical AlternativesPlastics are now used as substitutes for what natural substance formerly used in buttons, billiard balls, and piano keys? A. jade B. onyx C. ivory D. pearl E. amber

1 8 . MusicalsThe songs, "A Spoonful of Sugar" and "Feed the Birds," appear in the same musical as ... A. Over the Rainbow B. Chim Chim Cheree C. My Favorite Things D. Whistle While You Work E. Someday My Prince Will Come

1 9 . Artistic ProcessesBronzing is an artistic process typically associated with ... A. mobiles B. macrame C. sculpture D. tapestries E. watercolors

2 0 . SculptureWhich is not typically involved in sculpture? A. tracing B. carving C. casting D. welding E. molding

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 9 Page 32 1 . LiteratureNovels rewritten for the stage or plays rewritten for the screen are ... A. neologisms B. homographs C. adaptations D. paraphrases E. interpolations

2 2 . Music FundamentalsWhich are not musical tempos? A. forte, fortissimo B. largo, larghissimo C. vivace, vivacissimo D. presto, prestissimo E. allegro, allegrissimo

2 3 . ArchitectureThe wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks both sides together is the ... A. keystone B. flagstone C. rhinestone D. cobblestone E. cornerstone

2 4 . Better Late than NeverIn 1992, Pope John Paul II declared that the Church had wrongly imprisoned Galileo for asserting that ... A. the world is round B. matter is composed of atoms C. Earth revolves around the Sun D. light is both particles and waves E. man evolved from simpler life forms

2 5 . Vibrating StringsThe vibrating string that produces the highest pitch is ... A. loose and long B. tight and long C. loose and thick D. tight and short E. loose and thine

2 6 . Art FormsWickerwork is a type of ... A. painting B. tapestry C. ceramics D. basketry E. calligraphy

2 7 . Art HistoryFew examples of which art form from before 1800 exist? A. ceramics B. tapestries C. totem poles D. oil paintings E. marble sculptures

2 8 . ColorsThe pairs of red and green or yellow and violet are ---- colors. A. cool B. neutral C. secondary D. analogous E. complementary

2 9 . Musical SpellingWhat word can be spelled by combining the names for the fourth and second tones of the standard eight-tone scale? A. tire B. fare C. mire D. sore E. redo

3 0 . ArchitectureA large and imposing doorway or gate is a ... A. pier B. truss C. portal D. facade E. colonnade

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 9 Page 43 1 . Writing RevisionsShort stories rewritten as plays or plays rewritten as movies are ... A. mutations B. deviations C. adaptations D. transmutations E. transformations

3 2 . The Visual ArtsWhich is not one of the elements that make up a visual work of art? A. line B. color C. shape D. tempo E. texture

3 3 . Stage PerformanceWhich term indicates overacting a role in a play? A. rib B. ham C. chop D. flank E. roast

3 4 . Types of MusicWhich is a form of jazz? A. Vineland B. Shetland C. Dixieland D. Rhineland E. Graceland

3 5 . Song LyricsThe second line in the lyrics of which song is most similar to the last line in "The Star Spangled Banner"? A. Yankee Doodle B. America the Beautiful C. Battle Hymn of the Republic D. The Caissons Go Rolling Along E. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean

Bluegrass Conference - Arts/Humanities Round 9 - Answers1. B2. A3. D4. E5. D6. A7. E8. B9. D10. A11. C12. B13. A14. C15. D16. E17. C18. B19. C20. A21. C22. A23. A24. C25. D26. D27. C28. E29. B30. C31. C32. D33. B34. C35. E