Music History Overview

Question 1

Which of the following IS a famous composer from the modern era?

Accepted Answer

Aaron Copland

Question 2

The most popular keyboard instrument during the Baroque era was the:

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 3

True/False: During the Baroque era, music was decorative and elaborate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Which of the following is not a significant era of music history?

Accepted Answer

Greco-Roman

Question 5

The dates of the Romantic era are approximately. . .

Accepted Answer

1800-1900

Question 6

The aim of the arts during the classical era was:

Accepted Answer

To reinforce classical Greek ideals of logic and reason

Question 7

Which statement is NOT true about music from the Modern era?

Accepted Answer

Music is very traditional in form and style.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a composer from the romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Vivaldi

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT a famous composer from the classical era?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 10

Which musical era dates from around 1600-1750?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 11

Which of the following was NOT a composer from the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 12

This musical form rose in popularity during the Classical era:

Accepted Answer

Sonata

Question 13

Which of the following statements describes the Classical era?

Accepted Answer

Music was simple, restrained, and elegant.

Question 14

The musical era from 1900-present is known as the

Accepted Answer

Modern Era

Question 15

Which of the following musical forms was NOT popular during the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Gregorian chant

Question 16

During which era was opera invented?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 17

Which statement is NOT true about the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Music was written primarily for the church

Question 18

Common people began attending public concerts during which era?

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 19

During the Baroque era, music was written primarily for:

Accepted Answer

Nobility and the church

Questions 19