Music Appreciation Chapter 10 Test

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During which musical period were troubadours popular?

  • Baroque period
  • Renaissance period
  • Classical period
  • Medieval period (correct)

What is the difference between madrigals and motets?

  • Madrigals were sung in Latin, while motets were sung in a foreign language.
  • Madrigals were sung in the common language of the people, while motets were sung in Latin. (correct)
  • Madrigals were sung in the common language of the people, while motets were sung in a foreign language.
  • Madrigals were sung in Latin, while motets were sung in the common language of the people.

What is the difference between monophony and polyphony?

  • Monophony is when all voices sing in unison and polyphony is when all voices sing in harmony.
  • Monophony is when all voices sing in harmony and polyphony is when all voices sing in unison.
  • Monophony is when all voices have different parts and polyphony is when all voices have the same part.
  • Monophony is when all voices have the same part and polyphony is when all voices have different parts. (correct)

What is a melisma?

<p>A succession of pitches sung on one syllable. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which musical period is known for motets using imitative polyphony?

<p>Renaissance period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the texture of Gregorian chants?

<p>Monophonic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an isorhythm?

<p>When a rhythmic idea repeats throughout the song, but the melody changes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which musical period is known for the use of organum?

<p>Medieval period (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between madrigals and motets?

<p>Madrigals were sung in the common language of the people, while motets were sung in Latin. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the texture of Gregorian chants?

<p>Monophonic (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between monophony and polyphony?

<p>Monophony is when all voices have the same part, while polyphony is when all voices have different parts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a melisma?

<p>A succession of pitches sung on one syllable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which musical period were troubadours popular?

<p>Medieval period (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an isorhythm?

<p>A rhythmic idea that repeats throughout the song, but the melody changes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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