1st Quarter MAPEH 9 25-26

Which period is Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina associated with?

• Medieval

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

Who is considered the greatest master of Roman Catholic Church music during the Renaissance period?

• Thomas Morley

• Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Johann Sebastian Bach

What is a defining characteristic of Palestrina's music?

• Use of elaborate ornamentation

• Focus on secular themes

• Commitment to sacred music

• Development of new instrumental techniques

What term describes the Baroque practice of alternating between loud and soft dynamics?

• Crescendo

• Decrescendo

• Terraced dynamics

• Timbre

Where was Thomas Morley born?

• London

• Norwich

• Oxford

• Cambridge

Which genre is characterized by a musical dialogue between a small group of soloists and a full orchestra?

• Concerto

• Concerto Grosso

• Oratorio

• Chorale

Which statement best assesses the impact of the Concerto Grosso genre on the development of orchestral music?

• It introduced the concept of terraced dynamics, influencing future musical forms.

• It blurred the lines between solo and ensemble roles, leading to a more collaborative form of orchestral performance.

• It maintained strict monophonic textures throughout the Baroque period.

• It limited the use of instrumental soloists, focusing primarily on choral music.

Which architectural style is most closely associated with the Baroque period?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Renaissance

Which art form flourished alongside Renaissance music, featuring works by artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo?

• Impressionism

• Renaissance painting

• Baroque sculpture

• Abstract art

How did the development of polyphonic music in the Renaissance period reflect the artistic and cultural changes of the time?

• It simplified musical compositions to match the minimalist art movement.

• It mirrored the Renaissance focus on humanism and the complexity of the natural world.

• It led to the creation of monophonic chant in religious settings.

• It was influenced by the technological advancements of the Industrial Revolution.