Periods of Music History

Question 1

What period of music history fell between the years of 1430-1600?

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Renaissance

Question 2

Which type of music refers to that which is of the church?

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sacred

Question 3

The Gregorian Chant is a style of music found in which period?

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Renassiance

Question 4

This is a style of music that blends Mexican music with Country music.

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Tejano

Question 5

Expressionism & Impressionism were styles of music use during this period of music history.

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Comtemporary, 20th Century

Question 6

What period of music history fell between the years of 1820-1900?

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Romantic

Question 7

This term refers to music that have only a beginning & an end-the middle is left to chance.

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aleatoric

Question 8

Which type of music is composed of a small group of instruments designed to play in a room?

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Chamber Music

Question 9

This term means to combine 2 or more styles of music together.

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fusion

Question 10

Which refers to music that combines singing, instruments, dancing & drama?

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opera

Question 11

Cantatas, chorales and opera were first composed in which period of music history?

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Baroque

Question 12

Which term refers to singing without instrumental accompaniment?

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a cappella

Question 13

Which composer wrote during both the Classical and Romantic Periods?

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Beethoven

Question 14

This type of music reflects one's pride in a country's historical and legendary past.

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nationalism

Question 15

What period of music history fell between the years of 1750-1820

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Romantic

Question 16

Which composer wrote music during the Classical Period?

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Mozart

Question 17

This composition is a large-scale piece for orchestra in 3 or more movements.

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symphony

Question 18

Long sacred work that contains the 5 major sections of the Catholic worship service.

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mass

Question 19

This was popular style of music during the 20th century.

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Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz

Question 20

Which composer wrote during the Contemporary period?

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Gershwin

Question 21

What period of music history fell between the years of 1600-1750?

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Baroque

Question 22

This type of music focuses on lines, rows, angles, cluster, textures and form.

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abstract

Question 23

This type of music was also found in the art of the same period.

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abstract

Question 24

Art songs were popular during this period of music history.

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Romantic

Question 25

Which composer was popular during the Baroque period?

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JS Bach

Question 26

What period of music history fell between the years of 1900 - 2000?

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20th Century, Contemporary

Question 27

This form of music was expressive & written for solo voice and piano.

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art song

Question 28

Which term refers a collection of compositions with a similar theme, accompanied by instruments

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cantata

Question 29

During this period of music chamber music &string quartets were popular forms of music.

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Classical

Question 30

Blending of African-American, Cajun & French Canadian rhythms, instruments & lyrics.

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Zydeco

Periods of Music History

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Periods of Music History

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