Baroque/Classical/Romantic Period Quiz

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1. What are the dates of the Baroque Period?

• 1450-1600

• 1600-1750

• 1650-1700

• 1750-1820

To write a piece on commission means that you have been asked to write music for a special occasion and you are doing so for free.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

To write something on commission means you are being paid to do so.

3. Homophonic texture is defined as:

• Two or more melodic lines happening at the same time

• One single melodic line performed by multiple singers

• One main melody accompanied by either voices or instruments

A technique commonly used in Baroque music was called _____ _____. An example of this was when a composer might set the word "Heaven" to high notes, or an ascending line. NOTE: The number of blanks provided in the question DO NOT equate to the exact number of letters in each word.

5. Terraced Dynamics refer to a technique in Baroque period music in which the volume would stay constant for a period of time and then shift suddenly.

• True

• False

6. Three famous composers we discussed during the Baroque Period were​ ​ (a)   ​ , ​ (b)   , and ​ (c)   . NOTE: Put your selections in ALPHABETICAL ORDER by LAST NAME.

• Claude Debussy
• G.F. Handel
• Antonio Vivaldi
• Ludwig van Beethoven
• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• Arnold Schoenberg
• J.S. Bach

Two important forms of music that developed during the Baroque Period were ______ and ______.

NOTE: The number of blanks provided in the question DO NOT equate to the exact number of letters in each word. When typing your response, include the word "and" between both answers.

What are the dates of the Classical Period?

• 1450-1600

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

The emancipation of the composer during the Classical period meant that he was free from service to the church and was able to compose for the aristocracy.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

They were free from service to the aristocracy and were able to compose for themselves and write the music they wanted to.