Music in the Renaissance

Which of the following was NOT a feature of the Renaissance madrigal:

• In Latin

• Through-composed

• Dramatic

• For entertainment purposes

The clavichord came to prominence during the Renaissance. What type of instrument is it?

• String instrument

• Brass instrument

• Keyboard instrument

• Electronic instrument

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Renaissance motet?

• Homophonic

• In Latin

• Religious text

• Through-composed

Why was the composer known as Palestrina so impactful in music of the late Renaissance?

• He confined his talent to suit the needs of his church, and generation.

• He gave his polyphonic Mass settings a "transparent" texture.

• He perfected the techniques of Josquin Desprez, and created music with the recommendations of the Council of Trent in mind.

• All of these

Even today, much music in churches is in strophic form. Which of the following is strophic:

• Each new melody is given a unique musical line.

• All stanzas of a chorale are set to the same music.

• The Renaissance motet.

• Each new line of text receives a new melody.

During the Renaissance, the grouping of musical instruments in homogenous ensembles (all from the same instrument family) was known as what?

• Ensemble

• Choir

• Consort

• Concert

Martin Luthor had a significant impact on music through the Reformation. What musical form did he contribute to this period?

• Chorale, or hymn

• Psalm Tune

• Linear Polyphony

• All of these