L2：
Lecture 2
第一题
What is the lecture mainly about?
AThe first public performance of In C
BThe various influences on the composition of In C
CThe characteristics of In c that made it innovative
DThe impact of In C on the development of minimalism
第二题
According to the professor,in what way was the first live performance of In C a surprise?
AThe number of performers was unusually small.
BThe reaction of the audience was extremely positive.
CThe composition was performed without a conductor.
DThe performers used unconventional instruments.
第三题
In what respects are the modules of In C variable?
Select 3 answers
AThe order in which the modules are played can vary.
BThe placement of pauses can vary.
CEvery performance contains new modules:
DEach module can be played once or a number of times.
EThe speed at which the modules are played can vary.
第四题
What opinion does the professor express when he discusses the varying lengths of In C performances?
AA 45-minute performance is a good length to engage audiences.
BRiley probably never intended performances to last three hours.
CAudiences tend to be bored even by 45 minutes of repetitive music.
DRecordings should be shorter than live performances.
第五题
According to the professor,what is the most revolutionary aspect of In C
AIts lack of written musical notation
BIts use of very small modules
CThe way in which it has affected audiences
DThe way in which it allows musicians to perform
第六题
ATo explain why today’s audiences may have trouble appreciating In C
BTo describe cultural and political contexts that influenced Riley
CTo argue that Riley may have been inspired by popular music from the 1960s
DTo compare traditional orchestras of the 1960s with orchestras today
