What is the definition of "Terraced Dynamics"

Baroque practice of changing volume levels suddenly

What is the definition of "Concerto"?

A work featuring a soloist with an orchestra

The career sequence of Bach

Arnstadt - Weimar - Cothen - Leipzig

Which of the following is NOT a style/contribution of Frideric Handel?

Grand master of contrapuntal art

What is the definition of "Ostinato"?

A rhythmic or melodic pattern that repeats over and over again

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History 9 - Quiz 1

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1
Which of the following composers had the nickname "red hair priest"
Bach
Red Rogerino
Vivaldi
Handel
2
Prelude and Fugue in B-flat major, BWV 866
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Composed by J. S. Bach
Composed by Frideric Handel
Composed by Beethoven
3
Dates of Vivaldi
1678-1741
1600-1750
1685-1750
1810-1843
4
Homophonic texture is two or more voices combining with counterpoint
False
True
5
What is the definition of "Terraced Dynamics"
Baroque practice of improvising dynamics
Baroque practice of changing volume levels suddenly
Dynamics placed on a terrace
Baroque practice of exaggerating dynamics
6
What is the definition of "Concerto"?
A work featuring a soloist with an orchestra
A work for a concert of musicians
A musical concert
A work featuring a big orchestra
7
The career sequence of Bach
Arnstadt - Weimar - Cothen - Leipzig
Arnstadt - Cothen - Leipzig - Weimar
Leipzig - Arnstadt - Weimar - Cothen
Weimar - Arnstadt - Cothen - Leipzig
8
What genres came out of the Baroque period?
String Quartet
Concerto
Oratorio
Opera
9
Which of the following is NOT a style/contribution of Frideric Handel?
Effective use of word painting
Grand master of contrapuntal art
Cosmopolitan style
Accessible style using very basic music elements
10
Basso continuo involves two performers: one playing the bass line, one realizing the harmonies
True
False
11
Dates of J.S. Bach
1685 - 1750
1600 - 1670
1690 - 1770
1670 - 1720
12
Who was born in Italy
All of the above
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
13
Which of the following is FALSE about: The Four Seasons, Op. 8
Idiomatic writing for strings
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi
Consists of word painting and ritornello
Based on a story
14
Handel earned the admiration of monarchs
False
True
15
Who is related to Maria Barbara and Anna Magdalena Wilcke?
Vivaldi
Mozart
Handel
Bach
16
Which of the following terms are NOT associated with "Messiah"?
Melisma
Recitative
Ostinato
The affections
17
Which of the following is NOT a contribution of Antonio Vivaldi?
Developed idiomatic writing for strings
Established the binary form
Developed the three-movement concerto structure
Exploited string virtuosity
18
What is the definition of "Ostinato"?
Two independent melodic lines moving against each other
A rhythmic or melodic pattern that repeats over and over again
One of the new instruments of the Baroque period
A note sustained in the bass while harmonies change above
19
What is "Virtuosity"?
Tuning system for keyboard instruments
Music vividly mirroring the words of songs
Advanced playing techniques
It is a term from Classical period
20
Which of the following is NOT a style/contribution of J. S. Bach
Led the musical developments of Baroque era
Virtuoso organist
Composed operas
Master of contrapuntal art
21
What language is the libretto of "Messiah"?
French
German
Italian
English

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