Music 7 History

Question 1

Artists in the Classical Period worked under what system?

Accepted Answer

Patronage

Question 2

Which composer married his cousin?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 3

What tradition started at the premiere of Hallelujah Chorus?

Accepted Answer

The King Stood up

Question 4

What is the early "surround sound" created by Gabrieli?

Accepted Answer

Antiphonal

Question 5

The Baroque was a time of war between what 2 religions?

Accepted Answer

Catholic and Lutheran

Question 6

The Classical Period went from:

Accepted Answer

1775-1825

Question 7

Who is known as the "master of composition?"

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 8

What Italian city is built on the water and has canals for streets?

Accepted Answer

Venice

Question 9

The Classical Period is known as the Age of _______

Accepted Answer

Reason

Question 10

What country is Purcell and Clarke from?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 11

What was Vivaldi's nickname?

Accepted Answer

Red Priest

Question 12

What is music with 2 or more melodies?

Accepted Answer

Polyphonic

Question 13

Who did the Elector of Hanover become when he ruled England?

Accepted Answer

King George I

Question 14

How many of Bach's 20 children survived?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 15

Which composer gave nicknames to his symphonies?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 16

Bach was born in what country?

Accepted Answer

Germany

Question 17

How many symphonies did Haydn compose?

Accepted Answer

104

Question 18

Antonio Vivaldi is from what country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 19

Who is known as the "wonderchild of music?"

Accepted Answer

Mozart

Question 20

The Baroque Period went from:

Accepted Answer

1600-1750

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