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1
In what language is Gregorian Chant sung?
Hebrew
Latin
French
English
2
Mozart wrote which of these classical music genres?
Sonata
Symphonies
String Quartet
Opera
3
The hymn was discovered on a __________ in Ugarit, now part of modern-day Syria.
Clay Tables
Stone Tiles
Rocks
Clay Tablets
4
Johann Pachelbel's (1653-1706) most popular piece of music is called_____.
Canon in C
Canon in D
Canon in B
Canon in G
5
Beethoven was deaf and probably was not able to hear the performance of his 9th symphony which is best known for....
the haunting melody of arpeggiated chords.
the four notes played to start the symphony.
the Ode to Joy chorus in the finale.
the use of the organ.
6
The Classical Period of music coincides with the Age of Enlightnment. The Age of Enlightnment is...
a time of radical change in social values focused on divine rights of kings
a time of radical change in social values focused on freedom.
a time of radical change in social values focused on human rights.
a time of radical change in social values focused on the poswer of church.
7
What invention in the Renaissance Period meant that music can be published and distributed easily?
The internet
Paper
Telephone
The printing press
8
The Baroque Period saw an expansion of musical styles. Which of these was invented during the Baroque?
Concerto
Oratorio
Gregorian Chant
Opera
9
The size of the orchestra during the Classical Period...
grew larger than the Renaissance.
became smaller than during the Renaissance.
was the same as the Renaissance.
10
The piano was indroduced during which period of music?
Ranaissance
Early Music
20th Century
Classical
11
Mozart dies while writing this type of composition.
A symphony (large orchestral work)
A requirement
A Requium (funeral mass)
A recorder
12
Opera was an important genre of the Baroque. Which best describes opera?
A musical work for celebration.
A song sung in the church for large audiences.
A piece of music for solo linstrument and orchestral accompaniment.
A dramatic work set to music for singers and instrumentalists.
13
Where are you most likely to hear Pachelbel's
Canon in D
?
Birthdays
Celebrations
Weddings
Funerals
14
The Baroque period saw an explosion of new musical styles. Which of these was not introduced during the Baroque Period?
Concerto
Opera
Gregorian Chant
Sonata
15
Johann Sebastian Bach wrote each of these styles of music except...
sonata.
opera.
concerto.
cantata
16
The
__________
is perhaps the most important type of music from the Renaissance, particularly that of Josquin des Prez.
Sonata
Latin Mass
Opera
Concerto
17
Antonio Vivaldi's
The Four Seasons
is an early example of program music. What is program music?
Music part of a production.
Music for television programs.
Music that is loud and fast.
Music that is intended to evoke images or convey the impression of events.
18
Most music of the Early period was sacred. What does sacred mean?
Non-religious
Religious
19
Which composer is best known for oratorio?
George Friedric Handel
Antonio Vivaldi
Hildegard von Bingen
Johan Sebastian Bach
20
The Baroque saw the beginning of standardized musical ensembles. Which statement best describes Baroque orchestras.
Baroque orchestras were only string instruments.
Baroque orchestras had fewer members than today's Symphony Orchestra.
Baroque orchestras were the first use of the trombone.
Baroque orchestras had more members than today's Symphony Orchestra.
21
Ludwig van Beethoven is from which country?
Austria
Australia
Bavaria
Germany
22
How many pieces of music did Mozart compose?
Over 900
Over 976
Over 1000
Over 800
23
Which of these things are inmprtant developments during the Renaissance Period?
Increase in the use of instruments.
The printing press makes music available to more people.
Trubadors spread music across larger geographical areas.
A move toward more secular music.
24
Handel's
Messiah
is commonly played at Christmas but was originally written to be performed during _______ season.
Christmas
Easter
Mardi Gras
Halloween
25
Most music composed in the Early Period was for ______.
Piano
Human Voice
Organ
Violin
26
Gregorian Chant contains how many different vocal lines?
2
1
4
3
27
Which of these options best descrbes oratorio.
a2 + b2 = c2
opera + religion \timestheatre = oratorio
opera - theatre + religion = oratorio
opera \div religion - theatre = oratorio
28
Mozart was born in...
Australia
Alaska
Austin
Austria
29
Who was Hildegard von Bingen?
Writer of theological texts, liturgical songs, and poems.
One of the earliest composers that we have biographical information about.
The first composer of music.
A german writer, composer, and philosopher.
30
Most music written doring the Renaissance Period was sacred music to be sung in church.
True
False
31
Beethoven's 5th symphony is best known by...
the four notes played to start the symphony.
the Ode to Joy chorus in the finale.
the use of the organ.
the haunting melody of arpeggiated chords.
32
Most music of the Early period was sacred though there was some secular music. What does secular mean?
Non-religious
Religious
33
The
Hallelujah Chorus
is the most famous part of this oratorio by Geirge Friedric Handel.
Messiah
Mobius
Messenger
Monday
34
After the fall of the Roman Empire in 476, the spread of Christianity and the rise of the ______ ______ occurred.
Roman Army
Opera
Printing Press
Catholic Church
35
Mozart began composing music when he was what age?
5
15
25
50
36
What is a canon in music?
A loud piece of music.
A type of composition using artilary.
A composition where the melody is performed at offsetting times.
A piece of music performed during fireworks.
37
Beethoven's 5th Symphony is probably the best known piece of classical music. This is probably because of the...
four notes that open the symphony.
the Ode to Joy section of the finale.
the haunting arpaggios of the melodic line.
the use of the organ as a solo instrument.
