Music History Quiz

Music History Quiz

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Music History Quiz

Music History Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

Other

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

LYNN KASZNIA

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the characteristic of a Gregorian Chant during the Renaissance period?

Melody sung in unison by male voices

Vocal line that imitates the rhythm of speech

Combination of singing, instrumental music, and drama

Music for a small group of instruments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of music is described as a choral work with secular text during the Renaissance?

Motet

Madrigal

Cantata

Oratorio

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of a Continuo in Baroque music?

Collection of compositions with instrumental accompaniment

Continually moving bass line

Extended drama work on a literary or religious theme

Vocal line that imitates the rhythm of speech

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Classical music, what is a Symphony?

Music for a small group of instruments

Pieces composed for two violins, viola, and cello

A large-scale piece for orchestra in three or more movements

An expressive song about life, live, and human relationships

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Impressionism in Contemporary music aim to create?

A musical picture with a dreamy quality

Bold and dynamic expression of mood

Focus on lines, rows, angles, clusters, textures, and form

Chords using seconds, fourths, fifths, and sevenths

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Renaissance music period?

Use of electronic instruments

Gregorian chant

Jazz improvisation

Heavy metal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who composed the motet version of "Salve Regina" during the Renaissance period?

J.S. Bach

Victoria

Handel

Beethoven

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