NOTES ON A CHAMBER MUSIC EVENING Programme This evening’s performance brings together works for violin, cello, and piano. (7) __________ the conductor’s clear beat, the final movement could easily sound disjointed. The printed notes also show the exact (8) __________ of the pieces. Preparation Backstage, the hall keeps a wide (9) __________ of string and keyboard instruments. Some of these instruments are used in public performances, while (10) __________ remain in storage for recording sessions. Sound and Style Before the audience enters, technicians (11) __________ faults in the audio system. As a result, listeners can enjoy a warm, (12) __________ tone rather than a thin or brittle one. Question 7: A. Given B. Save for C. But for D. In light of Question 8: A. rehearsal B. volume C. sequence D. division Question 9: A. amount B. range C. deal D. level Question 10: A. another B. other C. others D. the others Question 11: A. sort out B. carry out C. put out D. pick up Question 12: A. silent B. rhythmic C. noisy D. resonant |