General Music Exam Review

Which composer wrote the Four Seasons?

During the Baroque Era, the first permanent British colony was formed in America. What was it's name?

Between what years did the Baroque era take place?

Which composer continued to write music even after he went deaf?

These ideas were changing during the Renaissance:

Which of the following did not happen during the Classical period?

Rounds and Canons are polyphonic

What instrument factory opened in NY during the Romantic era?

This type of song is sung in different parts that start at different times.

Which composer died penniless?

During the Classical era, composers wrote for royalty and wealthy bosses. During the Romantic era they wrote for:

Which instrument was common in the Baroque era?

He wrote the "funeral march" and then died at age 39

This type of music was NOT written for the church.

What US President was born during the Baroque Era?

Who wrote "Twinkle Twinkle"?

Excerpts from thsi Edgar Elgar march are often played at graduation

What was Bach's favorite instrument?

During this era composers wrote the music to express what they were thinking and feeling

Which of the following did NOT happen during the Romanic period?

Which composer was happy and cheerful but not good with money?

Who was the greatest piano virtuoso of the 19th century?

What type of work was George Frederic Handel most famous for?

Bach's death marked the end of the Baroque period. What year did he die?

This type of music is written for the church (religous)

Who discovered electricity during the Classical era?