Basics of Music History

Question 1

In the Medieval times, who primarily "made the rules" for how music had to be written?

Accepted Answer

the Church

Question 2

When middle/lower classes gained access to more music in Classical Era, what did composers do?

Accepted Answer

they attempted to simplify music to make it more accessible

Question 3

In which Era did we hear lots of harpsichord?

Accepted Answer

BAROQUE

Question 4

Which composer was known as the transitional composer between the Classical and Romantic eras?

Accepted Answer

L.V. Beethoven

Question 5

Which band did the remix called "evolution of music" we listened to yesterday in class?

Accepted Answer

Pentatonix

Question 6

Will you be watching any football tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

yes, of course!, NOPE., ONLY Tennessee, football? what's that?

Question 7

Who was the primary composer we discussed in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

W.A. Mozart

Question 8

J.S.Bach was known for his music during which era?

Accepted Answer

BAROQUE

Question 9

In the Baroque Era, what type of people were more likely to have access to music?

Accepted Answer

higher class / nobility / wealthy

Question 10

The term, "Renaissance," means ____________

Accepted Answer

rebirth

Question 11

In which era did we primarily see Plainchant?

Accepted Answer

MEDIEVAL

Question 12

What is "opera"?

Accepted Answer

a genre : story through song and drama

Question 13

Describe some of the music you heard from the Medieval times...

Accepted Answer

somber and calming

Question 14

Describe some of the music you heard from the Romantic Era...

Accepted Answer

dramatic and emotional

Question 15

During the Classical Era, which class of people began to have more access to music?

Accepted Answer

the common man, middle class

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