Patronage of seventeenth century music consisted of...

wealthy patrons, churches, and pub. patronage of opera/conc.

The instruments of the continuo group usually consist of...

one bass instrument, such as a viol, plus a keyboard or lute

The Seventeenth century was an era in which?

scientists combined ded. reasoning and dir. observations

The term baroque was first applied to?

overly ornate embellishments in architecture

In modern editions of Baroque music, small notes in a keyboard part indicate...

editorial suggestions to flesh out unnotated parts

Tonal organization in the Baroque featured...

a mixture of major, minor, and church modes within the work

Which of the following statements best describes the use of chromaticism in the Baroque era...

It expressed emotions first, but later harmonic exploration

Artusi criticized Monteverdi's "Cruda Amarilli" because it...

violated Zarlino's counterpoint rules

playing chords above the bass line acc. to basso continuo

the concertato medium consisted of...

a mixed grouping of voices and instruments

a bass line notated with numbers to indicate chords above it

In the seventeenth century...

the Americas imported villancicos from Spain and m.p.-Eng.

The texture of baroque music is marked by...

a polarity between bass and treble lines

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History of Western Art Music Chapter 13

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1
Patronage of seventeenth century music consisted of...
secular patronage only
wealthy patrons who hired musicians for their private chapel
wealthy patrons, churches, and pub. patronage of opera/conc.
wealthy patrons and churches
2
In the Baroque era, counterpoint was governed by...
motivic development
the harmony
improvisation
rhythms
3
The instruments of the continuo group usually consist of...
one bass instrument, such as a viol, plus a keyboard or lute
two treble instruments plus a keyboard
a consort of viols
one bass instrument and one treble instrument
4
Seventeenth-century sculpture sought to...
portray more drama and emotion
bring flat medieval painting styles to three dimensions
replicate classical aesthetics
break down the barriers between art and science
5
The Seventeenth century was an era in which?
scientists used inductive reasoning to justify the bible
people deferred to church teachings on all matters
the Church supported the research of scientists like Galileo
scientists combined ded. reasoning and dir. observations
6
The term baroque was first applied to?
Monteverdi's style of composition
basso continuo
unprepared dissonance
overly ornate embellishments in architecture
7
In modern editions of Baroque music, small notes in a keyboard part indicate...
editorial suggestions to flesh out unnotated parts
alternate pitches
embellishments
musica facta
8
The term "baroque" is NOW applied to..
arts ca. 1550-1700
any artwork with dramatic impact
arts ca. 1650-1800
arts ca. 1600-1750
9
Tonal organization in the Baroque featured...
major and minor tonalities
the eight church modes
a mixture of major, minor, and church modes within the work
the twelve church modes
10
Which of the following statements best describes the use of chromaticism in the Baroque era...
It expressed emotions first, but later harmonic exploration
It was used only for modulation to new keys
It was banned by the Church, and composers respected the ban
It was used only for expression of strong emotions
11
Monteverdi called his approach to composition...
seconda practica
prima practica
doctrine of affections
nuove musiche
12
Artusi criticized Monteverdi's "Cruda Amarilli" because it...
violated Zarlino's counterpoint rules
had too many madrigalisms
used too many accidentals
didn't reflect the meaning of the text
13
Realization is...
the process of making emotions in the music seem real
taking a standard melody and creating a set of variations
Monteverdi's term for the comp. technique Artusi criticized
playing chords above the bass line acc. to basso continuo
14
the concertato medium consisted of...
a mixed grouping of voices and instruments
two treble instruments plus a keyboard
one bass instrument, such as a viol, plus a keyboard or lute
a consort of viols
15
Figured bass is...
a bass line notated with embellishments
a bass line that takes the solo role
a bass line notated with numbers to indicate chords above it
one of the standard chord progressions used in the Baroque
16
In the seventeenth century...
the Americas imported villancicos from Spain and m.p.-Eng.
the Americas imported only secular music from Europe
the Americas were still too undeveloped to enjoy Euro. Music
Nat. Amer. and Afr. musical style overtook Euro. Styles.
17
The texture of baroque music is marked by...
a polarity between bass and treble lines
equality of all voices
chordal settings
a return to the focus on the tenor voice
18
Tuning systems in the Baroque era gradually came to favor...
just intonation
chromatic temperament
equal temperament
pure tuning

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