WorksheetsReview for Music History Test
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the oldest instrument?
How do we know about ancient music?
passed down written records
artifacts
people
lots of written music
Music that later came from Greek theater
opera
rock
techno
classical
The word "Renaissance" is French for what?
Fancy cheese
Rebirth
Death
Ridiculous
Which of the following became more important during the Renaissance?
Learning
Farming
Battles
Bigger castles
What were the people who financially supported musicians called?
goodwill ambassadors
rainmakers
helpers
patrons
The most distinguishable characteristic of Jazz is ____
improvisation
performance fashion
suit and tie
reading sheet music
_______________ : A conventional category that identifies music as belonging to a shared set of conventions
Folk Music
Music Genre
Music Listing System
Music Arranging
How did the development of music notation impact the composition of music during the Middle Ages?
Music notation allowed composers to compose music without any restrictions.
Music notation allowed composers to accurately record and communicate their musical ideas.
Music notation had no impact on the composition of music during the Middle Ages.
Music notation made it difficult for composers to accurately record and communicate their musical ideas.
What is sacred music?
religious
secular
non-religious
rock'n'roll
What instrument was an important instrument in ancient Africa?
drums
What style of music is short for popular?
rock
pop
tango
flamenco
What genre of music uses very fast singing?
reggae
soul
blues
rap
What style of music tells a story through song?
opera
techno
funk
mariachi
Which materials were commonly used to make ancient instruments?
Wood, Bone, Bamboo, Shells
Metal, Stone, Glass, Fabric
Plastic, Rubber, Paper, Clay
Leather, Feathers, Rope, Wax
it was not written down
The Latin
having to sing with a group
Techno music is short for what?
technology
tango
technique
reggaeton
What is caroling?
What is a mixed tape?
What was a popular use for cassette tapes?
During what time period, did music start to be written down?
ancient times
middle ages
Renaissance
Baroque period
What is a composer?
What is a choir?
What is word painting?
What is secular music?
Techno music is short for what?
technology
tango
technique
reggaeton
What style of music is short for popular?
rock
pop
tango
flamenco
During this time period, music was not written down
Ancient Times
Middle Ages
Renaissance
During this time period, there were paintings of people playing instruments in caves
Ancient Times
Middle Ages
Renaissance
During this time, the printing press was made
Ancient Times
Middle Ages
Renaissance
During this time period, music started to be written down
Ancient Times
Middle Ages
Renaissance
This machine made many copies of books
Printing press
How do we know about ancient music?
passed down written records
artifacts
people
lots of written music
This genre of music uses a lot of improv
What is the name of a Christmas carol about a Bohemian King?
