Pre-1750 Music History Quiz

Name one famous Baroque composer and one of their compositions.

• Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor

• Antonio Vivaldi - Symphony No. 5

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - The Four Seasons

• Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata

What are some common instruments used in Baroque music?

• Harpsichord, organ, violin, cello, flute, oboe, and trumpet

• Trombone, ukulele, maracas, tambourine

• Harp, banjo, accordion, clarinet

• Guitar, saxophone, drums, piano

What is a key characteristic of a Madrigal?

• It is performed in French

• It is strophic

• It is performed only in church

• It is through-composed

[Blank] is a type of musical texture which contains two or more independent melodic lines.

• Homophony

• Heterophony

• Homophony

• Polyphony

What is Gregorian chant and how was it used in Medieval music?

• It is a form of jazz music used in medieval taverns

• It is a form of plainchant used in the medieval Christian Church for liturgical purposes.

• It is a style of heavy metal music used in medieval battlefields

• It is a type of rock music popular in the Middle Ages

What is the name of the nun who was also an early sacred music composer?

• Stevie Nicks

• Hildegard von Bingen

• Clara Schumann

• Judge Judy

What role did troubadours and trouveres play in Medieval music?

• They were responsible for preserving ancient Greek music

• They were the leaders of the church choir

• They composed and performed secular music.

• They only composed and performed religious music

How did the development of polyphony impact Medieval music?

• It had no impact on Medieval music

• It allowed for the creation of more complex and harmonically rich compositions.

• It made Medieval music less enjoyable

• It caused Medieval music to become less popular

Who is considered the father of opera, a genre that originated during the Baroque period?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Claudio Monteverdi

• Ludwig van Beethoven

Which section of an opera is metered and usually consists of a solo singer accompanied by a basso continuo?

• Recitative

• Aria