1. john williams received academy awards for best original score for which movies?
a. jaws, the addams family, star wars, and e. t.
b. jaws, raiders of the lost ark, star wars, and schindler’s list
c. jaws, star wars, e. t., and schindler’s list
d. jaws, star wars, raiders of the lost ark, and schindler’s list

2. john williams is a well-respected composer and music director. he is known for
a. working with famous directors like steven spielberg.
b. blending works by yo-yo ma with those by itzhak perlman.
c. creating original instruments for his popular musical scores.
d. blending the world of classical music with popular themes.

3. the star wars theme (by john williams) is based on a short musical phrase or figure that
appears repeatedly. this figure is called a
a. triplet.
b. chorus.
c. motive.
d. 3/4 rhythm.

4. a group of three equal notes to be performed in the time of two of like value in regular
rhythm is called
a. irregular meter.
b. triple meter.
c. triple time.
d. a triplet.

5. a “sitcom” depicts
a. characters in humorous real-life situations.
b. characters like a family or group of friends tackling sad issues.
c. characters who “sit” around and “communicate.”
d. characters who just meet and somehow must get along.

6. the composer of the addams family theme music is
a. charles addams.
b. christopher parkening.
c. vic mizzy.
d. john williams.