2.9 Renaissance Quiz

Which city and country was the Renaissance believed to have began before expanding across Europe?

• Venice, Italy

• London, England

• Florence, Italy

• Barcelona, Spain

During the Renaissance, focus shifted towards humanist thought rather than religious centered though.

• True

• False

Why did composers begin writing more music with intervals of a third during this time period?

• Because it was a popular trend by the church

• Because it made music more expressive

• Composers thought it would anger the church

• It was trend composers were continuing from the medieval period.

True or False: Sacred music would also become more expressive as the church allowed inspiration from life outside of religion.

• True

• False

Which invention allowed for advancements in access to musical practices, unified notation, and mass production of sheet music?

• The Printing Press

• The Computer

• The Organ

• The Piano

​ (a)   is music with ​ (b)   contrasting lines that create harmony.

• Polyphony
• multiple
• Homophony
• Monophony
• single
• double

What is another term for unaccompanied vocal music?

• Solo

• Consort

• A Capella

• Orchestra

Which composer was an Italian composer best-known for his sacred musical compositions in the Roman School of music composition?

• Giovanni di Palestrina

• Perotin and Leonin

• Aristotle

• Josquin des Prez

Which notable figure was responsible for the Protestant Movement?

• Aristotle

• Abraham Lincoln

• Martin Luther

• Hildegard von Bingen

True or False: Prior to Martin Luther, music in church was sung in the common language of the people.

• True

• False