what is "motoristic" rhythm

a rhythm with a steady, predictable pulse and regular downbeat

All of the following are characteristics of rococo art EXCEPT

show the daily lives of peasants

What technique is Merci da Caravaggio particularly known for?

his use of small dabs of paint to create an impression of the subject

How does Bernini's statue of David differ from Michelangelo's?

it is more dramatic and intense

Arias have all of the following characteristics except

accompanied by just the basso continuo

why did Baroque musicians believe that ancient greek music as essentially dramatic in nature?

the music was often performed in conjunction with greek plays

All of the following characteristics are commonly found in Baroque art EXCEPT:

balance, restraint, and control

What is Divine Right?

The belief that the right to rule comes directly from God

What was the Inquisition?

a process to identify, suppress/punish those who disagreed with the church

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1
writing music this is specifically designed to showcase a particular instrument is called
idiophonic writing
idiomatic writing
isometric writing
incipit writing
2
what is "motoristic" rhythm
a rhythm that starts and stops frequently
a rhythm with a steady, predictable pulse and regular downbeat
a rhythm with frequent changes in tempo
none of the above
3
Who painted The Embarkation of Cythera?
Francois Boucher
Jean Watteau
Jean Fragonard
Thomas Gainsborough
4
a dazzling technical passage designed to show off the performer's skills is called a :
cadenza
complement
canzona
cantana
5
Vincenzo Galileo discovered that the music of the ancient greeks was:
homophonic
monophonic
none of the above
polyphonic
6
a cross between speaking and singing where there is no clear pulse is called:
aria
arioso
toccata
recitative
7
Declamatory singing is the same thing as :
toccata
ariosa
recitative
aria
8
the moods expressed in Baroque music were called
affetuosos
emoticons
affections
aesthetics
9
Who painted The Lacemaker?
Jean Fragonard
Jean Watteau
Jan Vermeer
Francois Boucher
10
Why did the Catholic Church commission a lot of artworks?
they wanted to make Rome the most beautiful city in the Christian world
they wanted to use artworks to help lure people back to church
they wanted to reawaken religious favor
all of the above
11
All of the following are characteristics of rococo art EXCEPT
Amorous scenes
soft dreamlike atmosphere
show the daily lives of peasants
people shown enjoying outdoor activities
12
the presentation of the main melody or theme by the full orchestra is called a
cadenza
concertante
concertino
ritornello
13
this famous room is located in the Palace of Versailles. What is it called?
The piazza
the hall of mirrors
the king's chambers
the Sistine chapel
14
__ was a movement launched by the Roman Catholic Church to turn back Protestantism?
The Counter-Reformation
The Canonization
The Incarnation
The Reformation
15
which of the following artists is known for their paintings depicting the dramatic stories of biblical heroines?
Andrea Pozzo
Mersi da Carravagio
Michelangelo
Artemisia Gentileschi
16
What technique is Merci da Caravaggio particularly known for?
his use of small dabs of paint to create an impression of the subject
none of the above
his use of dramatic lighting in paintings
his use of visual perspective
17
what is it called when only a portion of a melody is repeated?
clarino
retrograde
inversion
fragmentation
18
Vincenzo Galileo felt that vocal music should emulate:
the concepts described in the text
speech
sounds heard in nature
the Renaissance polyphonic style
19
How does Bernini's statue of David differ from Michelangelo's?
it is more dramatic and intense
it is carved from a different type of stone
it was modeled after a greek statue
all of the above
20
who designed the keyhole-shaped piazza in from of St. Peter's in Rome?
Gianlorenzo Bernini
Artemesia Gentileschi
Michelangelo
Andrea Pozzo
21
fast movements frequently have a free, improvisatory quality to them with no clear pulse of downbeat.
true
false
22
Who sculpted The Ecstasy of St. Theresa
Mersi da Carravagio
Andrea Pozzo
Michelangelo
Gianlorenzo Bernini
23
the parts of a concerto where the full orchestra plays are called __ sections.
concertino
tutti
ripieno
cadenza
24
Arias have all of the following characteristics except
very songlike
rhyming lines organized into stanzas
clear meter
accompanied by just the basso continuo
25
When a composer adds embellishments to the final section of a da capo aria to make it more interesting, this is called a
ternary da copa aria
modified da capo aria
florid da copa aria
augmented da copa aria
26
Concertos usually have __ movements.
three
four
two
one
27
a sustaining instrument was often used to double the lowest notes, which instruments was commonly used?
the flute
the French horn
the guitar
a member of the viol family
28
what did the most powerful European countries fight over during the Baroque period?
the establishment of overseas colonies
1 and 2
National boundaries
religion
29
Which of the following represents ternary form?
AB
ABACA
ABC
ABA
30
which of the following artists is known for their ceiling paintings?
Artemesia Gentileschi
Michelangelo
Mersi da Carravagio
Andrea Pozzo
31
in what ways do oratorios differ from operas?
they are not acted out
there are no costumes or scenery
they are always religious in nature
all of the above
32
during the Baroque period, composers placed a great deal of emphasis on making all voice parts equal.
true
false
33
why did Baroque musicians believe that ancient greek music as essentially dramatic in nature?
the musical notation indicated dramatic shifts in dynamics and tempo
the music was often performed in conjunction with greek plays
It was written by greek playwrights
it was based upon texts that told dramatic stories
34
All of the following characteristics are commonly found in Baroque art EXCEPT:
theatrical
balance, restraint, and control
opulent
energy and tension
35
what is a concertino
the name of the parts of a concerto that are played by the orchestra
a concerto for vocal soloists rather than instrumental soloists
a shorter version of a concerto
none of the above
36
Composers used the major and minor modes almost exclusively.
true
false
37
a distinct musical figure is often a part of a melody called:
a cadenza
a motive
a ritornello
a tutti
38
Baroque melodies are frequently repeated throughout the composition.
true
false
39
What is Divine Right?
the belief that the Pope is the final authority on all government matters
The belief that the right to rule comes directly from God
the belief that the church has the ultimate ruling authority
the belief that only males have the right to rule
40
in vocal music, it was common to change moods frequently.
false
true
41
a cadenza is usually heard at the beginning of a movement
true
false
42
What was the Inquisition?
a process to identify, suppress/punish those who disagreed with the church
a question and answer session on political topics
the final examination given in universities
a period of intense inquiry
43
who painted The Letter?
Jan Vermeer
Rembrant van Rijn
Frans Hals
Rachel Ruysch
44
Composers became much more concerned with the chords that were formed when the musical lines sounded together.
true
false
45
abrupt changes between loud and soft music are called
responsive dynamics
sequenced dynamics
terraced dynamics
textured dynamics
46
which monarch was known for their patronage of the arts?
Elizabeth I
Mary II
Louis XIV
Charles I
47
a virtuosic song in which the character expresses their feelings is called:
an ariosa
a toccata
a recitative
an aria
48
one of the most highly acclaimed sculptors of the Baroque era was:
Gianlorenzo Bernini
Michelangelo
Artemisia Gentileschi
Andrea Pozzo
49
who painted The Conversion of St. Paul
Mersi da Carravagio
Andrea Pozzo
Michelangelo
Gianlorenzo Bernini
50
which artist specialized in portraits of jovial characters who looked like they were having a good time?
Rachel Ruysch
Rembrandt van Rijn
Jan Vermeer
Frans Hals
51
The ideal sound was florid melody line supported by a solid base line.
true
false
52
who painted The Night Watch
Jan Vermeer
Rachel Ruysch
Rembrandt van Rijn
Frans Hals
53
Concerto grossos alternate between sections for the soloist and sections for the full orchestra
true
false
54
which artist specialized in paintings of domestic genre subjects?
Rembrandt van Rijn
Jan Vermeer
Rachel Ruysch
Frans Hals
55
What does the Portuguese term "barroco" mean?
dramatic
balanced and proportionate
irregularly shaped pearl
diamond in the rough
56
in baroque instrumental music, many different moods were commonly expressed in a single movement.
true
false
57
a piece of music for instrumental soloist and orchestra is called a(n)
oratorio
cantata
concerto
sonata
58
what is the difference between a solo concerto and a concerto grosso?
all of the above
a concerto grosso has more soloists
a concerto grosso is longer
a concerto grosso has a a larger orchestra
59
What are the dates for the Baroque period?
1600=1750
400-1300
1750-1825
1300-1450
60
what does the term "functional harmony" mean?
one chord naturally leads to another
that each chord has a particular role to play
all of the above
chords are carefully chose so that they move naturally towards a cadence
61
Who was one of the best Dutch flower painters of the Baroque era?
Rachel Ruysch
Jan Vermeer
Rembrandt van Rijn
Frans Hals
62
a piece of music for instrumental soloist and keyboard accompanist is called
a cantata
a toccata
a concerto
a sonata
63
What was the auto-de-fe?
the belief that the right to rule came from God
the practice of beheading those who disagreed with the monarchy
the practice of buying heretics at the stake
a controversial theory about the origins of the universe
64
what is a constitutional monarchy?
a limited monarchy in which the king and queen accept a Bill of Rights
government monarch who base their claims to power on Divine Right
government by consent of the wealthy
communism
65
the name of the organization that explored how Greek ideals could be applied to modern music was called:
the Platonic Academy
The Delian League
The Florentine Camerata
The Thespian League
66
the text of an opera is called a(n)
monograph
libretto
script
arietta
67
one of the best known absolutists of the Baroque period was:
Elizabeth I
William II
Oliver Cromwell
Louis XIV
68
Why was the baroque period referred to the "age of reason"
because of the tremendous growth in literacy
all of the above
because of the extraordinary advances made in the sciences
because of the peace treaties signed with France and England
69
which of the following occurred during the Baroque era?
the invention of calculus
the improvement of the telescope
the discovery of the universal law of gravitation
all of the above
70
Who painted The Swing?
Jean Watteau
Thomas Gainsborough
Jean Fragonard
Francois Boucher
71
what is absolutism?
the right to rule as one pleases with no accountability to anyone
a limited monarchy in which the kind and queen accept a bill of right
communism
government by consent of the wealth
72
what might have inspired the rather gruesome scene in Judith Beheading Holofernes?
the rape of the artist by her painting teacher
the artist's marital problems
the artist's mental disorder
the artist's experiences on the battlefield
73
Composers selected a series of chords that mech with the melody line, what is the series of chords called?
a ritornello
a chord progression
a sequence
a harmonic progression
74
who built the palace of Versailles?
Louis XIV
William and Mary
Elizabeth I
Charles II
75
What is the baldacchino?
a large statue of Jesus ascending to heaven
a large bronze canopy that stands over St. Peter's tomb
a painting of the Virgin Mary that is purported to cry real tears
a special type of coffin designed for deceased Popes
76
which of the following paintings is done in the rococo style
The Swing
The Letter
The Night Watch
The Lacemaker
77
Dutch painters routinely painted all of the following types of paintings EXCEPT
paintings of the countryside
religious paintings
still-life paintings
portraits
78
a cross between a recitative and an aria is called
a toccata
a libretto
an ariosa
an arietta
79
all of the following were used as continuo instruments except
organ
clavier
clarinet
harpsichord

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