True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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During the Baroque Era, instrumental music became much more important than vocal
music.
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2.
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The concept of polyphony was gradually replaced by a system of harmony during
the Baroque Era.
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3.
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The fugue is a polyphonic composition.
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4.
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During the Baroque Era, very little secular music was written.
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5.
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An aria is an embellished vocal melody.
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6.
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The works of Bach and Handel are recognized as representative musical high
points of the Baroque Era.
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7.
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The words massive, majestic, elaborate, and grandiose can be used
to describe the music of the Baroque Era.
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8.
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As a composer and virtuoso organist, Bach found it necessary to travel to be
successful.
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9.
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Bach’s death in 1750 coincides with the high point of the Baroque
Era.
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10.
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In addition to writing several hundred cantatas, Bach also composed a large
number of operas.
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11.
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Prior to the birth of J.S. Bach, the name Bach was already a well-known
musical name in Germany.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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12.
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A musical introduction to an opera is called a(n):
a. | overture | c. | operetta | b. | symphony | d. | octavo |
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13.
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A(n) ______________ is a composition for full orchestra in three movements,
featuring one or more solo instruments.
a. | overture | c. | operetta | b. | concerto | d. | recitative |
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Two types of early Italian opera were:
a. | Roman and Neopolitan | c. | Venetian and Sicilian | b. | Neopolitan and
Venetian | d. | Sicilian and
Neopolitan |
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15.
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The use of sung narration during an opera is known as:
a. | recitation | c. | concerto grosso | b. | arioso | d. | recitative |
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16.
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The 150 years of musical development from 1600 to 1750 is commonly known as
the:
a. | Renaissance Era | c. | Baroque Era | b. | Medieval Era | d. | Classical Era |
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17.
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Which of the following is a type of musical work that is based on a religious
theme, making limited use of costumes, scenery and stage action?
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18.
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This Italian composer wrote many Venetian operas:
a. | Bach | c. | Monteverdi | b. | Handel | d. | Scarlatti |
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19.
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Which composer was born in Germany the same year as Handel?
a. | Purcell | c. | Monteverdi | b. | Bach | d. | Scarlatti |
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20.
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Bach wrote mostly choral music when employed at:
a. | Leipzig | c. | Weimar | b. | Arnstadt | d. | Hamburg |
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21.
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Back primarily wrote music for organ when employed at:
a. | Leipzig | c. | Berlin | b. | Arnstadt | d. | Bonn |
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22.
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The first instrument Bach learned to play was:
a. | piano | c. | organ | b. | violin | d. | harpsichord |
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23.
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Which of the following composers was NOT born in 1685:
a. | Bach | c. | Handel | b. | Scarlatti | d. | Mozart |
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24.
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A ______________ is a musical setting portraying the suffering and crucifixion
of Christ.
a. | toccata | c. | passion | b. | motet | d. | fantasia |
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25.
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A choral composition in polyphonic style based on a religious theme is a:
a. | passion | c. | motet | b. | toccata | d. | cantata |
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