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