Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam

What is the name of the pre-19th century, single-movement musical form typically used for dances?

1. Fugue

2. Symphonic poem

3. Ballet

4. Minuet

The correct answer is: Minuet

The pre-19th century, single-movement musical form typically used for dances is called a "minuet". This was a popular form in the Baroque era and often featured a stately, triple meter dance that was commonly used in masquerades and balls. Option A, "Fugue", is an incorrect answer because a fugue is a complex polyphonic composition typically used in classical music. Option B, "Symphonic poem", is also incorrect because this form was created in the 19th century, whereas the question specifically refers to pre-19th century forms. Option C, "Ballet", is not the correct answer either because while ballets often have musical accompaniment, they are not a specific musical form in and of themselves. Therefore, the correct answer is D, "Minuet".