Renaissance Music Quiz

Who is considered the most important composer of the Renaissance period?

• Frederic Chopin

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• William Byrd

Which musical instrument was commonly used during the Renaissance period that will later be known as the trombone?

• Sackbut

• Oboe

• Crumhorn

• Lute

What is the main difference between secular and sacred music in the Renaissance?

• The time period in which they were composed

• The purpose and subject matter. One was religious, the other was not religious

• The language in which they were written

• The instruments used

What is a madrigal?

• A madrigal is a type of religious vocal music composition.

• A madrigal is a type of instrumental music composition.

• A madrigal is a type of dance music composition.

• A madrigal is a type of secular vocal music composition.

Which composer is known for his chansons?

• Josquin des Prez

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Which composer is known for his sacred music, including motets?

• Thomas Tallis

• Franz Schubert

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What is the name of the instrument that was popular during the Renaissance and is similar to a guitar?

• violin

• lute

• trumpet

• flute

What is the term used to describe a piece of music that is sung without instrumental accompaniment?

• instrumental

• karaoke

• a cappella

• unplugged

What country can boast that it started the Renaissance?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Italy

What is the term used to describe a type of secular vocal music that originated in Italy during the Renaissance and was based off of poems and often about love?

• madrigal

• sonata

• opera

• cantata