Musical Eras Quiz

What does the word 'Renaissance' mean?

• Rebirth

• Music

• Art

• Drama

Which instrument was commonly used in Renaissance music?

• Electric Guitar

• Tambourine

• Saxophone

• Piano

What is a madrigal?

• A type of instrument

• A type of dance

• A type of secular music

• A type of sacred music

Which composer is associated with the Baroque era?

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• G.F Handel

• Igor Stravinsky

• Ina Boyle

What became popular in Baroque music?

• Jazz

• Minimalism

• Rock

• Ornamentation

What is an oratorio?

• A musical instrument

• A painting style

• A sacred opera

• A type of dance

Which instrument became key in Baroque music?

• Flute

• Harpsichord

• Piano

• Drums

What is a symphony?

• A type of dance

• A painting

• A solo instrument work

• A large scale orchestral work

Which era is known for its expression of emotion?

• Romantic

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Classical

What is programme music?

• Music for meditation

• Music for dancing

• Music for exercise

• Music composed to tell a story