Questions and Answers
Music based on the seven tones of a major or minor scale is called:
Music of the Baroque and Classical is mostly:
What is the most important force felt in the major-minor tonality system?
The three most important triads used in diatonic harmony are:
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Which of the following was NOT a Baroque historical event?
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The shorthand notation that developed during the Baroque for basso continuo players is known as:
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Chorale tunes were adapted from:
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During his lifetime, J.S. Bach held the position of:
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Which is NOT true of an overture?
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How many instruments are generally needed to play the basso continuo part in a Baroque work?
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What makes The Four Seasons a programmatic work?
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Which of the following genres is a group of dance movements, usually in the same key?
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The first movement of a Baroque concerto is usually in __________ form.
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Which of the following is a likely combination of instruments in a trio sonata?
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The main theme of a fugue is known as the:
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Study Notes
Diatonic Music
- Music using seven tones from a major or minor scale is termed diatonic.
- Common in Baroque and Classical music styles.
Tonality
- The primary force within the major-minor system is the movement to the tonic.
Important Triads
- The essential triads in diatonic harmony are I-IV-V.
Baroque Historical Events
- Significant events during the Baroque era include Newton's formulation of gravity and Harvey's blood circulation investigations.
- The invention of printing by Gutenberg is not categorized as a Baroque event.
Basso Continuo
- Baroque shorthand for basso continuo players is called figured bass.
- Typically requires two instruments: a keyboard and a bass melody instrument.
Chorale Tunes
- Adaptations of chorale tunes derive from Gregorian chant, popular songs, and secular art music.
J.S. Bach's Positions
- J.S. Bach served as cantor of St. Thomas's Church, court organist, and chamber musician, as well as court musician to the prince of Anhalt-Cöthen.
Overture Characteristics
- An overture is an instrumental introduction to an opera, setting the mood and possibly introducing themes from subsequent arias.
- It is not typically replayed between scenes.
Programmatic Work
- "The Four Seasons" is programmatic as it is based on poems corresponding to each season.
Suite Definition
- A suite is defined as a collection of dance movements, usually in the same key.
Baroque Concerto Structure
- The first movement of a Baroque concerto commonly follows ritornello form.
Trio Sonata Instrumentation
- A standard trio sonata typically features two violins and a harpsichord, or two violins with a cello and harpsichord.
Fugue Main Theme
- The primary theme in a fugue is referred to as the subject.
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Test your knowledge on diatonic music and the Baroque era. This quiz covers essential concepts like tonality, triads, and important historical events. Dive into the world of J.S. Bach and discover the connections between music and cultural milestones.
