What significant shift was seen during the Classical era of music?

Control of the aristocracy moved toward the middle class.

Which of the following is NOT a criteria of classical music?

It has exaggerated or ornamented sounds

Which is an example of word painting?

Playing a high note for the word Heaven & a low one for Hell

What does it mean to write music in commission during the Baroque era?

Music was written for a special occasion.

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Baroque & Classical Eras of Music

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1
Which composers belong to the Classical era?
Bach & Haydn
Beethoven & Bach
Mozart & Beethoven
Handel & Vivaldi
2
During which era of music was the orchestra and opera introduced?
Classical
Baroque
Renaissance
Medieval
3
Which style of music stressed balance and clarity of structure?
Baroque
Classical
Renaissance
Medieval
4
What significant shift was seen during the Classical era of music?
Society did not embrace breaking away from Catholicism.
Composers did not have ownership of music.
Musicians were not allowed to be free lance composers.
Control of the aristocracy moved toward the middle class.
5
What is Classical music influenced by?
Byzantine art
Gothic art
Greek & Roman art
Renaissance art
6
Solo vocals against a main chorus or instrumentation is an example of...?
None of the above
Monophonic Texture
Homophonic Texture
Polyphonic Texture
7
Which of the following is NOT a criteria of classical music?
It has exaggerated or ornamented sounds
It is expressive and can communicate to all types of people
It is universal
It is natural & free of any technical complications
8
Which is an example of word painting?
When music expressed only one basic emotion.
Playing a high note for the word Heaven & a low one for Hell
Repetition of rhythmic patterns.
The combination of music & art in society.
9
What does it mean to write music in commission during the Baroque era?
Composers had full control of their music.
Music was written for a special occasion.
Composers were free from the guidelines of the aristocracy.
Only certain composers were paid to play music.
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When a Baroque piece expresses only one basic emotion, it is referred to as...?
Word painting
Continuity of melody
Unity of rhythm
Unity of mood

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