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review for Baroque period test
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1
What is a libretto?
A type of soft drink
The text for an opera, oratorio or other long musical piece
A piece of music for voice and orchestra
A christmas song
2
These words accurately describe a cantata:
tells a story, sacred, unstaged
doesn't tell a story, sacred, unstaged
tells a story, sacred, staged
tells a story, secular, unstaged
3
How exciting is it to learn about music history? (only 1 correct answer!)
not very exciting
so boring I would rather be anywhere else
incredibly boring
EXTREMELY exciting! I can't wait for the classical period!
4
What is a recitative?
the music you hear before the curtain goes up in an opera
A well known brand of dog food
A 'song' in an opera
'sing-speak' in an opera
5
'The Well Tempered Clavier' (the 48) was composed by:
Handel
Glenn Gould
Bach
Vivaldi
6
This important baroque composer did not write opera's:
Vivaldi
Handel
Bach
7
Where would you hear a recitative?
In an opera
In a cantata
In biology class
At an AC DC concert
8
Which composer wrote the famous 'Halleluia Chorus' (part of the oratorio 'Messiah')
Handel
Bach
Adele
Vivaldi
9
What is an 'aria'?
A type of sandwich
Something that does not interest me at all
A song performed by the choir in an opera
A song for solo voice in an opera
10
'The Well Tempered Klavier' was important because it: (one answer does not belong)
influenced other composers, such as Chopin
was the first collection of keyboard pieces in all 12 keys
clearly defined major and minor 'tonality' (ending on do/la)
actually, it's not very important and can I please leave now
11
Where did Vivaldi live and work?
Venice
Leipzig
New York
Hamburg
12
What instrument does an aria feature?
snare drum
voice
guitar
piano
13
In the baroque period, instrumental music was more important than vocal music. True or false?
True
False
14
What is a chamber orchestra?
a large group of singers singing christmas songs
a small group of musicians playing together
a small group of singers with a dog
a large group of musicians playing together
15
'The Four Seasons' was written by this composer:
Paul McCartney
Vivaldi
Bach
Handel
16
In the renaissance, instrumental music was as important as vocal music. True or false?
True
False
17
Bach was known for:
all of the above
Cantata's
Fugue's
his keyboard skills and ability to improvise
18
What is a sonata?
A piece of music written for a solo instrument
A piece of music written for an orchestra
A piece of music written for a solo instrument & orchestra
I don't know, but please get me out of here!
19
These words accurately describe an oratorio:
doesn't tell a story, sacred, unstaged
tells a story, sacred, unstaged
tells a story, sacred, staged,
tells a story, secular, staged
20
What period follows the Baroque?
Renaissance
Middle Ages
Classical
Romantic
21
'Well Tempered Clavier' is one of the most influential books in the history of classical music.
False
True
22
What is a concerto?
I can't remember and don't care if I fail the test.
a piece of music written for a solo instrument
a piece of music written for a solo instrument & orchestra
a piece of music written for orchestra
23
Where would you hear an aria?
During a concerto
During a symphony
During an opera
During a sonata
24
Where would you hear an overture?
At the beginning of an opera
At the end of an opera
At a soccer game in Italy
In the middle of an opera
25
Which composer wrote the well known oratorio called 'The Messiah'?
Chopin
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
26
Which answer does NOT describe a fugue?
The texture is polyphonic
Bach is considered the 'master' of this writing style
The 'subject' is 'woven' throughout the piece
The texture is homophonic
27
What is a symphony?
A piece of music written for a solo instrument & orchestra
A piece of music written for a solo instrument
A piece of music written for an orchestra
I don't know. Can I take a nap now?
28
What instrument is featured in madrigals and motets?
harpsichord
voice
a howling dog
recorder
29
What period comes before the Baroque?
Romantic
Middle Ages
Renaissance
Classical
30
These words accurately describe an opera:
tells a story, secular, staged
tells a story, sacred, unstaged
tells a story, sacred, staged
doesn't tell a story, sacred, unstaged
