Music and Art History Quiz

What kind of texture was common in Ancient Greek music?

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Monophonic

• Heterophonic

Who is a famous Renaissance composer known for sacred music?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Handel

• Giovanni da Palestrina

• Antonio Vivaldi

What instrument is commonly associated with Ancient Greek music?

• Violin

• Aulos

• Harpsichord

• Piano

Which period introduced the opera as a musical form?

• Renaissance

• Medieval

• Classical

• Baroque

Who painted the Sistine Chapel Ceiling during the Renaissance?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Raphael

• Michelangelo

• Donatello

What term best describes the emotional and dramatic art of the Baroque period?

• Simple

• Restrained

• Ornate

• Flat

The Greek architectural style with simple and sturdy columns is called:

• Ionic

• Doric

• Corinthian

• Romanesque

What is a major characteristic of Renaissance music?

• Monophonic chant

• Use of auto-tune

• Use of polyphony and harmony

• Electronic music

Which Baroque composer wrote the Four Seasons?

• Bach

• Handel

• Vivaldi

• Monteverdi

Which of the following is a feature of Renaissance art?

• Use of light and shadow

• Abstract forms

• Realism and perspective

• Geometric distortion