History of Music

Which of these key instruments blows air through pipes to create a sound?

• Piano

• Harpsichord

• Organ

Which of the following is a medieval instrument?

• Acoustic Guitar

• Flute

• Lute

• Harpsichord

A female vocalist sings acapella. How can you describe the texture?

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

A choir sings in unison (together at the same time). They are all singing the same melody. How can you describe the texture?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

Choral music existed in the Baroque period. True or False?

• True

• False

Palestri was a composer of the Baroque period. True or false?

• True

• False

Sacred music was sung in Italian. True or False?

• True

• False

Vivaldi was a composer of the Baroque period. True or False?

• True

• False