Duplicate of Music History Review

A large instrumental work, usually in four contrasting movements.

This composer is known for creating a musical 'language' that composers still study today.

What does the word sacred mean, when referring to music?

How did Classical music sound?

Was a child prodigy, playing and composing music at age 5.

Who was your favorite composer to learn about in our Music History unit?

What does the word secular mean, when referring to music?

When was the Classical period of Music History?

Copied music from his brother's hymnal by the light of the moon, later causing his blindness.

Was known for his composition, 'The Messiah'.

When was the Medieval period of Music History?

Had a troubled childhood with an alcoholic father, who exploited his talents for money.

Composed 'Moonlight Sonata'.

How did Baroque music sound?

The speed of music; how fast or slow.

The combination of notes sounding at the same time and creating a pleasant, 'agreeing' effect.

A staged dramatic work, for instruments and voices, similar to today's musical theater.

Became deaf in his life, and contemplated suicide.

Wrote a piece inspired by the four seasons.

Lived in the Esterhazy palace and was provided with musicians, income, and musical freedom.

Composed on his deathbed, 'Lacrymosa', a requiem mass, which is music played at a funeral.

Known for incorporating humor in his music, sometimes playing tricks on his audience members.

What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

Which of the following is not a Medieval instrument?

Composed 'Surprise Symphony'.

An early version of the piano.

Known for his operas, composed 'Don Giovanni'.

The earliest form of written 'notes'.

The volume of music; how loud or soft.

What invention from the Renaissance period made music more widely accessible to more people?

When was the Baroque period of Music History?

Without any instrumental accompaniment.

Medieval chant-like singing, with religious words, sung by men and boys in churches.

When was the Renaissance period of Music History?