Music History Final Exam

What are some key characteristics of Baroque music?

• Ornamentation, contrast, and dramatic expression

• Minimalism, simplicity, and monotony

• Lack of emotion, uniformity, and predictability

• Lack of contrast, lack of ornamentation, and lack of drama

Name a famous composer from the Baroque period and one of their notable works.

• Antonio Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

• Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Symphony No. 5

• Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor

What are some defining features of 20th century music?

• Classical composition, traditional melodies, and acoustic instruments

• Minimalism, simplicity, and repetition

• Popularity, mainstream appeal, and simplicity

• Experimentation, dissonance, and new technologies

Who are some influential composers from the 20th century and what are their contributions to music?

• Antonio Vivaldi, George Frideric Handel, Franz Joseph Haydn

• Frederic Chopin, Franz Liszt, Johannes Brahms

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach

• Igor Stravinsky, Arnold Schoenberg, John Cage

What are some key developments in music during the Renaissance period?

• Electric guitars, synthesizers, drum machines

• Polyphony, musical notation, secular music

• Auto-Tune, music videos, streaming platforms

• Opera, jazz, rock and roll

Name a famous composer from the Renaissance and one of their notable works.

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - The Four Seasons

• Antonio Vivaldi - Symphony No. 5

• Ludwig van Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata

• Johann Sebastian Bach - Toccata and Fugue in D minor

What role did music play in the Middle Ages?

• Music had no significance in the Middle Ages

• Music was only used for military purposes in the Middle Ages

• Music was primarily used for communication in the Middle Ages

• Music served as a form of entertainment, religious expression, and cultural identity.

What are some common musical instruments used in the Middle Ages?

• Violin, cello, and trumpet

• Tambourine, maracas, and triangle

• Piano, saxophone, and electric guitar

• Hurdy-gurdy, lute, harp, flute, bagpipes, and drums

How did the church influence music during the Middle Ages?

• The church only influenced visual arts, not music during the Middle Ages

• The church was the primary patron of music, promoted the development of musical notation, and incorporated music into religious ceremonies and rituals.

• Music during the Middle Ages was influenced by royalty and nobility, not the church

• The church had no influence on music during the Middle Ages

Compare and contrast the musical styles of the Baroque period and the 20th century.

• The Baroque period is known for its focus on vocal music, while the 20th century saw the emergence of instrumental music only.

• The Baroque period is known for its ornate and elaborate musical style, characterized by the use of counterpoint and the basso continuo, while the 20th century saw the emergence of diverse musical styles, including atonality, serialism, and experimental electronic music.

• The Baroque period is known for its simple and minimalist musical style, characterized by the use of only one melody, while the 20th century saw the emergence of similar musical styles to the Baroque period.

• The Baroque period is known for its use of electronic instruments and synthesized sounds, while the 20th century saw the emergence of traditional orchestral music.