Music Appreciation Elements/History Quiz

The word Baroque means this, and it's also a characteristic of the musical times.

(a)  

This composer's music was mostly part of the Classical Era, but evolved into some Romantic. They also became deaf.

• Hildegard von Bingen

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig Von Beethoven

• Wolfgang Mozart

This element of music distinguishes two voices or two different instruments, even if they are producing the same pitch.

(a)  

The Renaissance began in Italy, and it was a time of:

• war

• starvation

• sadness

• rebirth

Music of the People is a description for this very vast genre of music:

• Baroque

• Folk

• Sacred

• Classical

This musical era was defined by individualism, emotions, and emphasis on Nature.

• Romantic

• Medieval

• Classical

• Renaissance

This is how fast or slow music is played.

(a)  

Multiple notes played or sung at the same time are also known as:

• Melodies

• Harmonies

• Steady Beat

• Rests

Who do you think is the most interesting composer you've learned about so far, and why?

Antonio Vivaldi is a Baroque composer known for this famous composition:

• Ode to Joy

• Canon in D

• Hamilton

• The Four Seasons