Concise History of Western Art Music

Question 1

Which era of music saw the birth of opera and the development of Common Practice Period conventions (with J.S. Bach)?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 2

Schoenberg wrote music using 12-tone rows. This is an example of music that is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Atonal

Question 3

Which style is best associated with the Renaissance?

Accepted Answer

Madrigal

Question 4

What invention was instrumental in the music world during the Renaissance period?

Accepted Answer

Printing Press

Question 5

Which era did National Music start being composed?

Accepted Answer

Romantic, 20th Century and After

Question 6

What type of modern music uses tape loops in its creation?

Accepted Answer

Vernacular Music, Electronic

Question 7

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 8

Which era of music saw the introduction of replaceable parts - and the subsequent mass manufacturing of instruments?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 9

What system was used to notate Plainchant?

Accepted Answer

Neumes

Question 10

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Medieval, 20th Century and After

Question 11

Which era was characterized by a focus on emotion and a fascination with nature/the supernatural?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 12

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

20th Century and After

Question 13

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Medieval

Question 14

Pick the era best associated with the following composers: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 15

Which era of music is related to: feudal society, Gregorian chant, and the Bubonic Plague?

Accepted Answer

Medieval/Renaissance

Question 16

Which characteristic is best associated with the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Overly emotional pieces about love, heartbreak, and magic

Question 17

Aleatoric music requires:

Accepted Answer

Compositional directions that leave the music up to the performer/chance.

Question 18

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 19

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Romantic, 20th Century and After

Question 20

Which style is best associated with the Romantic era?

Accepted Answer

Operetta

Question 21

How long is John Cage's piece of complete silence?

Accepted Answer

4 minutes 33 seconds

Question 22

Which of these instruments first made its debut in the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 23

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

20th Century and After

Question 24

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 25

Which composer bridged the gap between the Classical and Romantic periods?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 26

Which of the following best describes music that has several melody lines played at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Polyphony

Question 27

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Romantic

Question 28

Which style is best associated with the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Serialism

Question 29

Which era is this piece of music from?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 30

Which composers wrote minimalistic music?

Accepted Answer

Phillip Glass/John Adams

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