Quiz on Periods of Western Classical Music

What is the first period of Western classical music mentioned?

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Romantic

• Baroque

Which period is characterized by polyphonic compositions?

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• 20th century

Who is a notable composer from the Renaissance period?

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• George Frideric Handel

• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What does the term 'Baroque' mean in Portuguese?

• Rough diamond

• Shiny stone

• Beautiful gem

• Misshapen pearl

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Medieval period?

• Polyphonic music

• Secular compositions

• Monophonic church songs

• Orchestral works

Which period followed the Medieval period?

• Romantic

• Classical

• Baroque

• Renaissance

What type of notation was used during the Medieval period?

• Neumatic notation

• Staff notation

• Tablature

• Graphic notation

Which composer is associated with the Baroque period?

• George Frideric Handel

• Claude Debussy

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Franz Schubert

What is a defining feature of the Romantic period?

• Emphasis on emotion

• Strict forms

• Use of counterpoint

• Minimalism

Which of the following periods is known for its secular and religious compositions?

• Renaissance

• 20th century

• Baroque

• Medieval