The Study of Choral Music History

What is a characteristic of Renaissance choral music?

• Polyphonic texture

• Atonal harmony

• Homophonic texture

• Monophonic texture

Name a famous composer of Renaissance choral music.

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Mozart

• Palestrina

Which musical form was popular in Baroque choral music?

• Sonata

• Lullaby

• Rondo

• Fugue

What is a defining feature of Baroque choral music?

• Lack of contrast and dramatic expression

• Emphasis on electronic instrumentation

• Use of minimalistic melodies and harmonies

• Use of ornamentation, contrast, and dramatic expression

Who is known as the 'Father of Symphony' in classical choral music?

• Joseph Haydn

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What is a key element of Classical choral music?

• Homophonic texture

• Monophonic texture

• Polyphonic texture

• Atonal harmony

Which composer is known for his contributions to Romantic choral music?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Johannes Brahms

What is a common theme in Romantic choral music?

• War, technology, and politics

• Sadness, despair, and loneliness

• Science, industry, and progress

• Love, nature, and the supernatural

Which 20th-century composer is known for his innovative use of choral music?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Benjamin Britten

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is a significant development in 20th-century choral music?

• Use of only traditional instruments

• Strict adherence to traditional vocal techniques

• Atonal and dissonant harmonies, experimentation with vocal techniques, and incorporation of non-traditional instruments

• Baroque and classical harmonies