Music: An Appreciation, 10th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 1: Baroque Music (1600-1750)

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
One of the most revolutionary periods in music history was the
A)Renaissance,
B)early baroque.
C)middle baroque.
D)late baroque.
2
The early baroque was characterized by
A)elaborate counterpoint.
B)homophonic texture.
C)development of the standardized orchestra.
D)diffusion of the style into every corner of Europe.
3
The middle baroque was characterized by
A)elaborate counterpoint.
B)homophonic texture.
C)development of the standardized orchestra.
D)diffusion of the style into every corner of Europe.
4
A popular keyboard instrument in which sound was produced by means of brass blades striking the strings was the
A)clavichord.
B)harpsichord.
C)organ.
D)basso continuo.
5
Affections in baroque usage refers to
A)the nobility's manner of deportment.
B)the doctrine of universal brotherhood.
C)terraced dynamics.
D)emotional states or moods of music.
6
The most characteristic feature of baroque music is the
A)word painting.
B)basso continuo.
C)large brass section in the orchestra.
D)use of the piano.
7
Terraced dynamics refers to
A)a gradual change between loud and soft.
B)the performance of music outside.
C)a sudden change between loud and soft.
D)a consistency in dynamics throughout the entire piece.
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