WorksheetsMusic History ( The Renaissance Era)
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
The term "Renaissance" literally means:
Art
Learning
Prosperity
Rebirth
Which of the following composers do NOT belong in the Renaissance era?
Ludwig van Beethoven
William Byrd
Palestrina Giovanni
Thomas Tallias
True or False: Renaissance Art was more focused on religious symbolism?
True
False
The Renaissance era spanned which years:
450-950 A.D.
1600-1750 A.D.
1400-1600 A.D.
1800-1900 A.D.
What is sacred music?
Music sung by Troubadours.
The music of the church.
Music sung in the courts.
Music that included the hurdy-gurdy.
What is secular music?
Music sung by monks.
Music performed during the Catholic Mass.
Music played outside of the church.
Music written by priests.
Check all of the Renaissance Composers:
Beethoven
Claudio Monteverdi
William Byrd
Thomas Tallis
Palestrina
True or False: Palestrina wrote religious music.
True
False
The Renaissance Era lasted from?
1150- 1400
1600- 1750
1400- 1600
Where was sacred music created and performed?
The Church
Town Square
Pubs
Villages
Which European families was secular choral music written for?
Lower Class
Courts
Royalty
Poor
What was the most important invention in the Renaissance Era? Invented in 1439 and gave composers the ability to duplicate their music.
Harpsichord
Paper
Printing Press
Piano Forte
