Baroque quiz

What period of music history does the Common Practice Period refer to?

• 1600 to 1900

• 1900 to 2000

• 1700 to 1800

• 1500 to 1600

What is the term for a recurring bassline in music?

• Melody

• Harmony

• Cadence

• Ground Bass

Which composer is NOT associated with the Baroque period?

• Bach

• Beethoven

• Vivaldi

• Handel

What does the term 'Terraced dynamics' refer to?

• Volume changes based on tempo

• Consistent volume throughout

• Sudden changes in volume

• Gradual changes in volume

What is the last chord in a perfect cadence?

• Minor

• Subdominant

• Tonic

• Dominant

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque music?

• Simple melodies

• Lack of ornamentation

• Drastic moods

• Unity of mood

What is the primary focus of a concerto?

• Solo performance

• Choral singing

• Orchestral harmony

• Folk music

What is the term for the musical punctuation at the end of a phrase?

• Cadence

• Melody

• Harmony

• Rhythm

What is the term for a musical composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?

• Suite

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Sonata

What is the term for a gradual increase in loudness in music?

• Crescendo

• Legato

• Staccato

• Diminuendo