Luis de Narváez

Who was Luis de Narváez?

• A famous French painter

• A significant Spanish composer and vihuelist

• An Italian poet

• A German scientist

Luis de Narváez flourished between ______.

• 1535 and 1545

• 1536 and 1549

• 1526 and 1549

• 1526 and 1559

Which publication is Luis de Narváez most known for?

• Los Seys Libros del Delphin

• Mille Regretz

• Las Seys canciones del Emperador

• Fantasias for Guitar

Narváez's music was only influential in Spain.

• True

• False

What is 'La canción del Emperador'?

• A vocal piece by Josquin Des Pres

• An intabulation of 'Mille Regretz' by Josquin Des Pres

• A French lute tablature

• A Spanish keyboard arrangement

Narváez's music is important for today's classical guitarists because it ______.

• showcases early idiomatic writing for plucked strings and provides foundational examples of variation form, and bridges Renaissance vocal style with instrumental ingenuity.

• was the first to use the twelve-tone technique in guitar music

• introduced electric amplification to classical guitar performance

• is primarily known for its influence on jazz improvisation

Which instrument is most closely associated with Luis de Narváez?

• Violin

• Harpsichord

• Flute

• Vihuela

In which century did Luis de Narváez compose his most significant works?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 15th century

Which musical form is Luis de Narváez particularly known for developing?

• Fugue

• Symphony

• Sonata

• Variation form

Luis de Narváez's contributions are most significant in which area of music history?

• Advancement of electronic music

• Development of variation form and early instrumental music

• Invention of the symphony

• Creation of opera seria