Music History Quiz

Who is Gregorian chant named after?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Pope Gregory I

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

What composer is responsible for the Notre Dame Mass?

• Leonin

• Hildegard of Bingen

• Josquin des Prez

• Guillaume de Machaut

What other areas was Hildegard of Bingen known for?

Which of the following is not a mark of the renaissance?

• Humanism

• Inspired by the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome

• Rebirth of human creativity

• Development of serialism

What is a madrigal?

• A type of instrumental dance

• A song about love for several solo voices

• A form of medieval poetry

• A type of orchestral composition

List 3 instruments from the renaissance.

The baroque style can be described as:

• Rational

• Elaborate, ornate, and dramatic

• Chaotic and disorganized

• Simple, minimalist, and subdued

What one instrument defines the Baroque era?

• Organ

• Violin

• Harpsichord

What is basso continuo?

• A) A type of vocal technique

• B) Continuous bass line with improvised chords

• C) A form of polyphony

• D) A type of dance rhythm

What is the definition of opera?

• A) A solo vocal piece

• B) A type of instrumental ensemble

• C) A form of religious chant

• D) A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists