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Music History Quiz 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Giacomo Carissimi composed "Vittoria, Mio Core" around the year 1640. It is written as a cantata for soprano & continuo. What period of music does this composition belong to ?

a)

Classical

b)

Baroque

2.

Before the pianoforte was invented, the keyboard instrument being used on baroque period is ...

a)

piano

b)

harpsichord

c)

grand piano

d)

oboe

3.

What is the primary characteristic of Baroque music?

a)

Use of simple melodies

b)

Emphasis on ornamentation and contrast

c)

Focus on harmony over melody

d)

Minimalistic approach

4.

What instrument is heard being played in this music?

a)

harpsichord

b)

violin

c)

harp

d)

guitar

5.

Which of the following composers is known for their contributions to the Baroque period?

a)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

b)

Johann Sebastian Bach

c)

Ludwig van Beethoven

d)

Frédéric Chopin

6.

The Sonata form consist of 3 parts, which are called:​ (a)   ​ , ​ (b)   , and ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
exposition
development
recapitulation
chorus
verse
bridge
reprise
7.

Match the instruments with their music period!

Classical

Baroque

Baroque

Classical

8.

Which of the following is a common feature of Classical period music?

a)

Use of counterpoint

b)

Clearer structure and form

c)

Heavy ornamentation

d)

Improvisation as a key element

9.

Who among the following composers is associated with the Classical period?

a)

Antonio Vivaldi

b)

Joseph Haydn

c)

Claude Debussy

d)

Frank Sinatra

10.

What period of music was this piece written on ? (2 points)

Give at least 1 reason to justify your answer!(2 points)

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