Dr. Veenstra: Exam 2 Review

How did composers during Mid-Renaissance link the five different sections of the Ordinary:

The vocal music for church services in the early Middle Ages is known as:

How did composers of a Baroque trio sonata create a strong bass line or basso continuo:

In free imitation:

Characteristics of Josquin's special musical style include:

Though an Italian genre, madrigal held great interest in England, who was guiding force?

Why was early music of the Middle Ages passed from generation to generation largely by ear:

Composer represented in his music the ideals of the Counter-Reformation of late Renaissance

What musical style developed in early 1600's and displayed best of contemporary arts?

What influential secular song developed in Italy

Contrast can be heard in a concerto:

Without the basso continuo, Baroque music would:

Musical style of Renaissance replaced contrasting/independent medieval polyphony was based on:

Which of the following accurately portray Josquins level of professional success?

In Baroque opera, what is difference between a recitative and an aria:

Why might a fugue be called "strict"

In terms of music, "point of imitation" refers to:

Baroque composers favored which new song style:

Development of music during the Renaissance is marked by:

how did musicians make a living during Renaissance?

Which of the following statements accurately reflects role of music in Renaissance?

Book/collection of elaborate polyphonic compositions composed by Leoninus and Perotinus:

The most important element of variety in plainchant is given to it by the system of melodic:

Josquins Pange Lingua Mass was based on plainchant Pange Lingua Gloriosi recognized by:

Technique of depicting the meaning of the text by musical means:

What technological innovation was the most important invention of the Renaissance?

What is the texture of early plainchant:

Why did fixed musical forms such as operas and concertos become popular:

Why is Lully's work at the court of Versailles significant:

Melismatic means that:

What was the movement started by Martin Luther in 1517?

Between ritornello in Baroque concerto, solo instruments plays passages of contrasting material

A very short unstaged opera is called:

Opera based on story from ancient hist involving dramatic situations, two pairs of lovers, etc

Music by composer Arcangelo Corelli is well suited to a violin:

Sections of the Ordinary of the Mass include:

What two musical innovations characterized the later medieval period:

All the medieval arts were concentrated in the:

During 16th century, what greatly increased amount of available music?

What striking style did Monteverdi use to capture and reflect the feelings of the human soul?

Bach's two Passions are based on:

What characteristic does all Baroque music share?

The text setting that uses one note for every syllable of the text is called:

During 16th century, composers began to use more:

Late Renaissance, how did composers make final chords present fullest sound possible:

Polyphony gave rise to which main feature of Western music:

What did followers of the second practice believe:

Why was the baroque era an important period of transition in terms of audiences?

Renaissance means:

John Dubstable of England wrote secular songs in which languages:

Music designed for use as part of the Roman Catholic Church service is known as:

Name the two primary composers of Notre Dame school in Paris during the 12th and 13th century:

During the Renaissance, one of the three notable changes from climate of the Middle Ages was:

Bach sometime reworked existing composition into new pieces known as:

The term caccia describes:

How many voice parts does a Renaissance motet usually have?

How is the history of Baroque music divided?

Which monarch raised the power of the king to unparalleled heights?

How did Baroque music mimic Baroque art?

Late Renaissance represented the composition style of Palestrina, what were two textures?

During Renaissance, who financed music?

The spread of Christianity resulted in the spread of:

What distinguishes Renaissance music from late medieval music?

What types of composition did Dunstable and DuFay write?

What is one reason Paris was center of polyphonic composition during the 12th and 13th century:

Who was the perfect example of the true Renaissance man?

In a concerto, drama and contrast are created as solo and ripieno carry on an instrumental:

Who was the foremost scientist of the 17th/18th century:

Musical elements that Baroque composers most commonly use to create "contrast/illusion"

How did the role of women musicians change during the Renaissance?

Where was the main center of musical activity during the 16th century?