Renaissance Music Quiz

What does 'Renaissance' mean?

• New beginning

• Rebirth

• Golden age

• Musical revolution

Which period did the Renaissance follow?

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Classical

• Medieval

Which type of music became more complex during the Renaissance?

• Symphonic music

• Homophonic music

• Polyphonic music

• Monophonic music

What was a key feature of sacred music in the Renaissance?

• Instrumental accompaniment

• Use of the English language

• Polyphonic masses

• Solo performances

What is modal counterpoint?

• A form of monophonic singing

• Combining different melodic lines

• A type of dance music

• A method of tuning instruments

What was the primary language of sacred music in the Renaissance?

• French

• Italian

• Latin

• English

Who were the main supporters of musicians in the Renaissance?

• The church

• The general public

• Wealthy benefactors

• Musical guilds

What significant invention helped distribute music during the Renaissance?

• The harpsichord

• The printing press

• The viol

• The lute

Which instrument is considered a forerunner of the modern guitar?

• Lute

• Harpsichord

• Sacbut

• Viola da gamba

Which of these is an early keyboard instrument?

• Viola da Gamba

• Sacbut

• Harpsichord

• Lute