Music History Flashcard

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Who is Gregorian chant named after?

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Pope Gregory I

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What composer is responsible for the Notre Dame Mass?

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Guillaume de Machaut

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Which of the following is not a mark of the renaissance? Humanism, Inspired by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome, Rebirth of human creativity, Development of serialism

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Development of serialism

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What is a madrigal?

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A song about love for several solo voices

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The baroque style can be described as:

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Elaborate, ornate, and dramatic

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What one instrument defines the Baroque era?

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Harpsichord

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What is basso continuo?

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Continuous bass line with improvised chords

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What is the definition of opera?

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A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists.

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In what country did opera originate? A) United States of America, B) Germany, C) Italy, D) England

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Italy

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Which composer wrote the first major operatic work?

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Claudio Monteverdi