November 16

Question 1

Which of the following is true of Monteverde?

Accepted Answer

He held some of the highest musical positions in the western world, He married a court singer, He wrote two operas

Question 2

During which musical period did instrumental music rise to prominance?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 3

Which two composers did we study last class?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverde, Francesca Caccini

Question 4

Which of these instruments were invented AFTER the Baroque period? (Two answers)

Accepted Answer

Tuba, Saxophone

Question 5

Which two instruments did we study last class?

Accepted Answer

Ukulele, Guitar

Question 6

Which of these is the definition of Opera?

Accepted Answer

A collaboration of music, drama, action, and stagecraft

Question 7

Monteverde wrote 2 volumes of sacred music by age 16

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Monteverde eventually also became a preist

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

What are three types of action/music combinations besides opera?

Accepted Answer

Oratorio, Pastoral Drama, Madrigal Cycle

Question 10

Which of the following is true of Francesca Caccini?

Accepted Answer

She composed for at least 14 dramatic entertainments, She was one of the first well-known and respected female composers, She was part of the rise of the Italian opera, She was the highest-paid musician of her time

Question 11

What is a Harpsicord?

Accepted Answer

A keyboard instrument that plucks strings instead of strikes them

Question 12

Which of these is the literal translation for "Diva"?

Accepted Answer

Star

Question 13

Which of these are genres of instrumental music?

Accepted Answer

Preludes, Fantasia, Variations

Question 14

Which of these are also instrumental genres?

Accepted Answer

Ricercare, Canzona, Toccata, Sonata

Question 15

Claudio Monteverde was considered a...

Accepted Answer

Child prodigy

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November 16

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