WorksheetsMusic Appreciation Renaissance period
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
who wrote ave maria?
josquin des prez
giovanni pierluigi de palestrina
thomas weelkes
john dowland
who wrote as vesta was descending?
josquin des prez
giovanni pierluigi de palestrina
thomas weelkes
john dowland
what is the genre of as vesta was descending?
sacred motet
madrigal
mass
lute song
what is the genre of kyrie?
sacred motet
madrigal
mass
lute song
what is the genre of ave maria?
sacred motet
madrigal
mass
lute song
what is the genre of flow my tears?
sacred motet
madrigal
mass
lute song
who wrote flow my tears?
josquin des prez
giovanni pierluigi de palestrina
thomas weelkes
john dowland
who wrote Kyrie?
josquin des prez
giovanni pierluigi de palestrina
thomas weelkes
john dowland
a device used frequently in Renaissance vocal music, especially madrigals — although it certainly also appeared in church music—in which the musical events are designed to illustrate or reflect the text.
madrigal
word painting
stankbutt
lute
A term referring to choral music without instrumental accompaniment.
mass
boring
aqua velva
acapella
a type of secular vocal music that emerged during the Renaissance, characterized by its combination of solo voice and lute accompaniment.
mass
madrigal
motet
a lute song
Renaissance ___________ express a wide range of emotions and imagery through word painting
mass
madrigals
motet
a lute song
a typical choral piece having 4 to 6 different parts of nearly equal melodic interest, often performed simultaneously. The most common in the Renaissance period.
homophonic
homophobic
polyphonic
monophonic
a texture used in light music, such as dances
homophonic
homophobic
polyphonic
monophonic
sacred choral music was sung by ....
acapella female choir
acapella male choir
acapella choir of both genders
nuns
name two types of sacred vocal music of the Renaissance.
mass
madrigal
motet
a lute song
name two types of secular vocal music of the Renaissance.
mass
madrigal
motet
a lute song
Wealthy individuals, families, and institutions paid artists for their work. what is this called?
heresy
patronage
bribery
capitalism
What type of music was John Dowland most famous for?
madrigals
masses
lute songs
motets
What type of music was Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina most famous for?
monophonic choral works
homophonic choral works
polyphonic choral works
sonnets
The shift of arts patronage from the church to the courts created a flurry of musical activity and demand for music.
False
countries began to form their own musical identities during the Renaissance period.
true
false
an influential Italian composer of the Renaissance period, renowned for his sacred music and polyphonic style. His works exemplify the ideals of the Counter-Reformation, focusing on clarity of text and harmony, making him a central figure in the development of choral music during the Renaissance era.
Josquin des Prez
Palestrina
Dowland
a prominent composer of the Renaissance period, known for his mastery in vocal polyphony and his significant contributions to sacred music.
joosquin des prez
beethoven
palestrina
thomas tallis
an influential English composer of the Renaissance, known primarily for his sacred music. His work bridged the gap between the medieval and modern styles, showcasing a rich tapestry of polyphony and innovative harmonic structures that significantly impacted the development of choral music in England during the 16th century.
joosquin des prez
beethoven
palestrina
thomas tallis
