Music History Review

A large instrumental work, usually in four contrasting movements.

What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

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

Wrote a piece inspired by the four seasons.

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

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

When was the Medieval period of Music History?

Became deaf in his life, and contemplated suicide.

The earliest form of written 'notes'.

Which of the following is not a Medieval instrument?

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

When was the Classical period of Music History?

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

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

Without any instrumental accompaniment.

The volume of music; how loud or soft.

How did Baroque music sound?

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

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

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

When was the Baroque period of Music History?

An early version of the piano.

When was the Renaissance period of Music History?

How did Classical music sound?

What instrument family was the first to be fully developed?

The speed of music; how fast or slow.