Music of the Renaissance and Baroque Periods Quiz

What does the term 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Decline

• Stagnation

• Isolation

Which of the following is a characteristic of Renaissance music?

• Use of word painting

• Monophonic texture

• Strictly instrumental

• Fast tempo

What is a Mass in the context of Renaissance music?

• A form of opera

• A type of dance

• A sacred musical composition

• A secular song

Which section of the Mass is known for having Greek text?

• Gloria

• Kyrie

• Credo

• Agnus Dei

Who is known as the Master of Counterpoint and Polyphony?

• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

• Thomas Morley

• George Frideric Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is a Madrigal?

• A form of opera

• A sacred composition

• A secular vocal polyphonic composition

• A type of instrumental music

Which instrument is prominently featured in Baroque music?

• Flute

• Harpsichord

• Violin

• Piano

What does 'Basso Continuo' refer to in Baroque music?

• A dance form

• A type of melody

• A harmonic support

• A vocal technique

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque music?

• Simplicity

• Emphasis on Drama and Emotion

• Static dynamics

• Monophonic texture

What is an Oratorio?

• A staged opera

• A type of dance

• A vocal composition based on sacred texts

• A solo instrumental piece