Rudiments and Elements - Genre

What is the primary characteristic of Early Baroque Opera?

• It is a small group of instruments.

• It is a large scale dramatic work set entirely to music.

• It is a form of keyboard music.

• It is a type of chamber music.

Which composer is associated with the Concerto Grosso?

• Bach

• Mozart

• Corelli

• Handel

What defines a Trio Sonata?

• It features a solo instrument.

• It includes two violins and continuo.

• It is a large orchestral work.

• It is a type of opera.

What is a key feature of Late Baroque Orchestral Suite?

• It is primarily for solo piano.

• It is a type of opera.

• It is a collection of dances for orchestra.

• It consists of a single movement.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Classical Symphony?

• It typically has three movements.

• It is usually in four movements.

• It is performed by a solo instrument.

• It is a type of vocal music.

What is the structure of a Classical Sonata?

• Fast, slow, fast.

• Fast, slow, dance, fast.

• Fast, slow, fast.

• Slow, fast, slow.

Which of the following is a feature of Romantic Opera?

• It is always in Italian.

• It focuses on comic themes.

• It aims for dramatic and exciting experiences.

• It is performed without orchestral accompaniment.

What is a defining characteristic of Impressionism in music?

• Use of traditional major/minor scales.

• Use of whole-tone and pentatonic scales.

• Emphasis on atonal music.

• Focus on strict harmonic progressions.

Which composer is known for Expressionism?

• Mozart

• Brahms

• Schoenberg

• Debussy

What is a common feature of Minimalism in music?

• Use of traditional forms.

• Focus on atonal compositions.

• Insistent repetitions and evolving melodic passages.

• Complex harmonic structures.