Music History Quiz 2

Rheinberger's mass in Eb major was written in 1878. What period of music does it belong to ?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• 20th Century

Which one of these is the characteristic of Minimalist music ?

• no music instruments

• monophonic texture

• Dramatic dynamic changes

• Minimal musical figure

This is a piece by Maurice Ravel, what genre of this music ?

• Jazz

• Impressionism

• Neo Classicism

• Minimalism

Which one of these name is NOT a romantic period composer ?

• Mendelssohn

• Wagner

• Beethoven

• Bach

What music instrument was prominent during the romantic period ?

• Flute

• Harp

• Harpsichord

• Lute

Which one of these is an Impressionist composer ?

• Debussy

• Byrd

• John Adams

• Rheinberger

2 different subdivisions of rhythm that are being played simultaneously. This is a concept of ...

• Fugue

• Counterpoint

• Polyrhythm

• Swing tempo

What period of music is this music from ?

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• 20th Century

A drama which is packed in a musical setting. The singers will take part as the characters in the story and are often accompanied by the orchestra. This type of performance is called ...

• Opera

• Concerto

• Symphony

• Recital

What is a Leitmotif ?