Periods of Music

Art songs from this period were often set to poetry.

Chant, Madrigals & the Recorder come from the Medieval period of music.

Mozart wrote operas in the Romantic period of music.

The pianoforte was invented in the Renaissance period.

This period of music includes recorded music.

Bach had 20 children (who survived) during the Classical Period.

Counterpoint was a compositional technique primary used in this period.

Which one is NOT considered a Historical Period of Music?

The Printing Press was invented during this period allowing for more distribution of sheet music.

Choose the correct order of the Periods of Music

Rondo Form was introduced in the period that means "re-birth." Which period is that?

The Symphony Orchestra was formed in the Baroque period.

Motets, Carols & Chansons were vocal pieces that first appeared in the Renaissance period.

Tchaikovsky wrote the score for the Nutcracker in this period.

Opera Buffa and Opera Seria were first written in this period.

Music from this period was written primarily for Royalty or the Church.

Many French and German composers collaborated with artists like Monet in the Romantic period.

Beethoven added a chorus to the end of his 9th symphony "Ode to Joy" in this period.

In which period of music was the lute introduced?

Which 2 keyboard instruments did Bach play?

Music notation was written using square figures called "neumes" in this period of music.

Clavichords & Harpsichords were keyboard instruments of this period.

Improvisation & modes were used in compositions of this period.

Music from the Romantic Period was primarily written with themes of Nature & Love.

Atonality, Polytonality & Irregular Time Signatures were a characteristic of what period?