Music History: Era Snapshots

What era in musical history spans the years 1400-1600?

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

What era in music history follows directly after the Classical period?

• Baroque

• 20th & 21st Century

• Romantic

• Medieval

What era is known for ornate, lush, and over-the-top complicated music? Also...great big wigs?

• Baroque

• Classical

• The Sixties

• Romantic

What era is known as the 'golden age' of choral music and a cappella singing?'

• Medieval

• Classical

• Romantic

• Renaissance

What is the Medieval period in music history famous for?

• The Beatles

• Gregorian chant

• Mozart

• Sonata Form

In what era did musicians emphasize a specific tonal centre? When did they start writing music in a particular key?

• Classical

• 20th & 21st Century

• Romantic

• Baroque

What period is known for musical expression, intensity, and drama? I mean...they used cannons people!

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

• 20th & 21st Century

What era used the HARPSICHORD as one of the main instruments of the time?

• Classical

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• 20th & 21st Century

In what era were both Beethoven and Mozart composing?

• Classical

• Romantic

• Baroque

• 20th & 21st Century

In what era did the VIRTUOSO performer rise in popularity?

• Medieval

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic