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A Baroque suite is… |
A multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances |
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The dates given in the course for the Baroque Period place it between: |
1600-1750 |
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The composer of the following music example could likely be… |
Purcell |
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The dynamics in this example is best described as: |
Terraced dynamics |
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Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example? |
Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble |
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The following selection, sung by Historicus, comes from a well-known __________. |
oratorio |
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Which of the following describes this example? |
Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings |
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Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example? |
It is sung a cappella |
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One characteristic of this excerpt that suggests it might be from the Baroque Period is: |
It contrasts a group of instruments with a solo instrument. |
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The secular text and overall musical style of this example suggest that it is from a/an: |
Opera |
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Listen to this music example and answer the following question: What would be the typical expectation regarding the rest of the movements of this particular type of work? |
There may be other movements, some of which may introduce soloists. |
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Who composed La favola d’Orfeo, a work that marks the beginning of opera as a major art form? |
Claudio Monteverdi |
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The sacred text and overall musical style of this example suggests that it is part of a/an: |
Oratorio |
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Listen to this music example and answer the following question: Who would be a likely composer for this work? |
Bach or Handel. |
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Early baroque music is characterized by frequent use of polyphonic texture. |
False |
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In the Baroque period, music for keyboard… |
Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos |
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The following excerpt is most likely from a/an: |
Opera |
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During the Baroque period, the musical feature that lent harmonic support to the main melodic line of a composition was called: |
Basso continuo |
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The musical features of the following example suggest that it comes from a/an: |
Aria |
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Which of these examples is a recitative? |
Excerpt B |
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Farinelli was a famous: |
castrato |
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The following excerpt is most likely from a: |
Concerto |
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In contrast to the Renaissance, where vocal and choral music took center stage, instrumental music established itself as the most significant genre of the Baroque period. |
True |
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Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example? |
Performed by a small orchestra |
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Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period? |
The Scientific Revolution |
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According to Monteverdi, what is the difference between prima practica and seconda practica? |
Prima practica emphasized equality of voices whereas seconda practica emphasized a hierarchy of voices |
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Which one of the following pairs of words or phrases represents the two main concepts behind Baroque music? |
Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections |
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The following excerpt is an example for which style of recitative? |
Recitativo secco |
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The following musical excerpt is from a recitative. |
True |
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Which of the following excerpts exhibits Baroque rhythmic characteristics? |
Excerpt B |
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The following excerpt is most likely from a(n)… |
Piece for solo keyboard |
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The following musical excerpt is from a recitative. |
False |
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Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example? |
It has monophonic texture |
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Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period? |
The Thirty Years’ War |
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The vocal technique illustrated by the following example is known as: |
Melismatic singing |
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During the Baroque period, the term sonata was used for musical works __________. |
to be played |
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The texture of this excerpt is: |
Polyphonic |
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Which group was credited with inventing the recitative? |
The Florentine Camerata |
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A Baroque oratorio is… |
A multi-movement sacred work for soloist and choir intended for a concert performance |
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A Baroque sonata is… |
A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments |
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The Baroque concerto is… |
A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble |
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Which of the following is NOT a Baroque composer? |
Dufay |
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Which of the following examples features melismatic singing? |
Example C |
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What is the name of the technique used in the following excerpt? |
Terraced dynamics |
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The earliest surviving opera—then called dramma per musica—was written by a member of the Florentine Camerata named: |
Jacopo Peri |
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