Music History Review

When was the Baroque period?

• 1600-1750

• 1830-1920

• 1750-1830

• 1920-1945

When was the Classical period?

• 1920-1945

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1830

• 1830-1920

When was the Romantic period?

• 1920-1945

• 1750-1830

• 1600-1750

• 1830-1920

When was the 20th Century period in music history?

• 1920-1945

• 1830-1920

• 1750-1830

• 1600-1750

Choose the correct order of the musical periods from oldest to newest.

• Romantic, Baroque, Classical, 20th Century

• Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th Century

• Classical, Baroque, 20th Century, Romantic

• 20th Century, Romantic, Classical, Baroque

What are the characteristics of Baroque music?

• Simple melodies

• Loud and soft dynamics

• Highly ornamented

• All of the above

The word Baroque means ...

• Broken pearl

• Music

• Ornamentation

• Cracked object

Which composer's death ended the Baroque period?

• G. F. Handel

• J. S. Bach

• W. A. Mozart

• Franz Joseph Haydn

Which is a characteristic of Classical music?

• Highly ornamented

• Simple melodies

• Clarity

• Polyphonic texture

What does homophonic texture mean?

• Complex and dissonant music.

• Simple melodies played by multiple instruments with harmony that supports the melody.

• Singular melody line.

• Experimental textures.