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The term madrigalism was often synonymous with what other term?
The term madrigalism was often synonymous with what other term?
- Fugue
- Nocturne
- Word painting (correct)
- Sonata
What is a secular vocal genre containing a short poem set in the vernacular that frequently uses word painting?
What is a secular vocal genre containing a short poem set in the vernacular that frequently uses word painting?
Madrigal
Music that is sung with no instrument accompaniment is called a capella.
Music that is sung with no instrument accompaniment is called a capella.
True (A)
What is word painting?
What is word painting?
1450-1600 marks the years of which musical period?
1450-1600 marks the years of which musical period?
Who was an advocate of the ars nova and contributed to the preservation of music manuscripts?
Who was an advocate of the ars nova and contributed to the preservation of music manuscripts?
Who were the poet-musicians of France and Germany who created the first secular songs?
Who were the poet-musicians of France and Germany who created the first secular songs?
When a second melodic line was added to Gregorian chant, the song was then referred to as _____.
When a second melodic line was added to Gregorian chant, the song was then referred to as _____.
Who was Hildegard of Bingen?
Who was Hildegard of Bingen?
Which musical period took place from 450-1450?
Which musical period took place from 450-1450?
The sections of the Mass that contain texts that vary with the day of the church year are called the Proper.
The sections of the Mass that contain texts that vary with the day of the church year are called the Proper.
The Ordinary of the Mass is the part that varies with each day.
The Ordinary of the Mass is the part that varies with each day.
Medieval motets used sacred language rather than secular.
Medieval motets used sacred language rather than secular.
Church doctrine during the Middle Ages encouraged celebrating life on earth and living it to its fullest.
Church doctrine during the Middle Ages encouraged celebrating life on earth and living it to its fullest.
Check all musical characteristics that correctly define early Gregorian Chant.
Check all musical characteristics that correctly define early Gregorian Chant.
The most solemn service of the Catholic church, commemorating and reenacting the Last Supper, is called?
The most solemn service of the Catholic church, commemorating and reenacting the Last Supper, is called?
The motet uses what kind of texture?
The motet uses what kind of texture?
Which characteristics correctly define the 'Ars Antiqua' style of music?
Which characteristics correctly define the 'Ars Antiqua' style of music?
What does the term a capella mean?
What does the term a capella mean?
Imagine you are listening to a choir perform renaissance music. When the choir sings 'climb,' the notes rise in pitch. When the choir sings 'falls down the stairs,' the notes descend in pitch. What musical concept have you just heard?
Imagine you are listening to a choir perform renaissance music. When the choir sings 'climb,' the notes rise in pitch. When the choir sings 'falls down the stairs,' the notes descend in pitch. What musical concept have you just heard?
What is a cantata?
What is a cantata?
Cantatas can be sacred or secular.
Cantatas can be sacred or secular.
What is J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata about?
What is J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata about?
George Frederic Handel's Messiah is a/an _____?
George Frederic Handel's Messiah is a/an _____?
Handel's Messiah focuses on what subject?
Handel's Messiah focuses on what subject?
What do we call a multi-movement work where each movement is based on a particular popular dance?
What do we call a multi-movement work where each movement is based on a particular popular dance?
A _____ is a musical work where the main melody (the subject) is developed polyphonically.
A _____ is a musical work where the main melody (the subject) is developed polyphonically.
What is improvisation as it relates to music?
What is improvisation as it relates to music?
Johann Sebastian Bach lived during what musical period?
Johann Sebastian Bach lived during what musical period?
The main melody of a fugue is called the?
The main melody of a fugue is called the?
The exposition in a fugue includes the first statement of the subject only.
The exposition in a fugue includes the first statement of the subject only.
Later in the baroque, royals and other wealthy families hired orchestras to provide music.
Later in the baroque, royals and other wealthy families hired orchestras to provide music.
Which of the following is NOT one of the dances commonly present in a baroque suite?
Which of the following is NOT one of the dances commonly present in a baroque suite?
By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music had gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity.
By the end of the baroque era, instrumental music had gradually equaled or surpassed vocal music in popularity.
The countersubject of a fugue appears only at the very end of the piece.
The countersubject of a fugue appears only at the very end of the piece.
A toccata keyboard piece is characterized by?
A toccata keyboard piece is characterized by?
Which painting best represents the Baroque era aesthetic?
Which painting best represents the Baroque era aesthetic?
What is the organic 'spinning out' of a musical work based on the first few notes played called?
What is the organic 'spinning out' of a musical work based on the first few notes played called?
What section of a fugue begins immediately after the exposition?
What section of a fugue begins immediately after the exposition?
Which statement regarding the movements of J.S. Bach's Baroque dance suite is incorrect?
Which statement regarding the movements of J.S. Bach's Baroque dance suite is incorrect?
Franz Joseph Haydn belonged to which musical period?
Franz Joseph Haydn belonged to which musical period?
What famous work influenced Franz Joseph Haydn so much that it led to his creating the oratorio The Creation?
What famous work influenced Franz Joseph Haydn so much that it led to his creating the oratorio The Creation?
Mozart was a master of all music genres in existence during his time.
Mozart was a master of all music genres in existence during his time.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart belonged to which musical period?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart belonged to which musical period?
The title of Mozart's works are often followed by the letter 'K' and a number. What does this number represent?
The title of Mozart's works are often followed by the letter 'K' and a number. What does this number represent?
Comic opera is often called opera seria.
Comic opera is often called opera seria.
Comic opera is often called opera buff.
Comic opera is often called opera buff.
Who created the libretto for three of Mozart's most famous operas?
Who created the libretto for three of Mozart's most famous operas?
What is a trouser or pants role?
What is a trouser or pants role?
What section follows the exposition?
What section follows the exposition?
What is the form of the first movement of a classical symphony?
What is the form of the first movement of a classical symphony?
In the exposition of the sonata form, what serves the function of modulating to a new key?
In the exposition of the sonata form, what serves the function of modulating to a new key?
What did Denis Diderot contribute to the belief in enlightenment and reason?
What did Denis Diderot contribute to the belief in enlightenment and reason?
Which of the following best exemplifies the classical period's emphasis on clear and balanced artistic style?
Which of the following best exemplifies the classical period's emphasis on clear and balanced artistic style?
Which events of the classical era best reflect its leanings toward reason and enlightenment?
Which events of the classical era best reflect its leanings toward reason and enlightenment?
Absolute music tells a story or seeks to portray a tangible picture.
Absolute music tells a story or seeks to portray a tangible picture.
According to our lecture on the Classical period, what is the respective number of movements within a String Quartet, Solo Concerto, and Sonata?
According to our lecture on the Classical period, what is the respective number of movements within a String Quartet, Solo Concerto, and Sonata?
Which philosopher does not belong to the Age of Enlightenment and its emphasis on human truth as being rational?
Which philosopher does not belong to the Age of Enlightenment and its emphasis on human truth as being rational?
The Classical Era refers to all music that we, in modern day, refer to as 'classical music.'
The Classical Era refers to all music that we, in modern day, refer to as 'classical music.'
Which description correctly describes the contrast between an 'A' theme and 'B' theme in the exposition of Sonata Form?
Which description correctly describes the contrast between an 'A' theme and 'B' theme in the exposition of Sonata Form?
What is opera buffa?
What is opera buffa?
Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is a comic opera.
Mozart's Le nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro) is a comic opera.
With what impairment did Beethoven struggle for much of his life?
With what impairment did Beethoven struggle for much of his life?
In 1802, Beethoven wrote a letter revealing his struggles; what is this letter called?
In 1802, Beethoven wrote a letter revealing his struggles; what is this letter called?
The opening rhythmic motif of Beethoven's 5th Symphony is often nicknamed what?
The opening rhythmic motif of Beethoven's 5th Symphony is often nicknamed what?
To which composer do we often look as helping move the musical world from the classical period into the romantic period?
To which composer do we often look as helping move the musical world from the classical period into the romantic period?
The French Revolution began in what year?
The French Revolution began in what year?
Beethoven's career can be divided into 3 periods, with the first period consisting of his time as a Romantic composer.
Beethoven's career can be divided into 3 periods, with the first period consisting of his time as a Romantic composer.
Beethoven wrote how many symphonies?
Beethoven wrote how many symphonies?
What Mozart opera was banned by King Louis XVI before his execution?
What Mozart opera was banned by King Louis XVI before his execution?
Franz Schubert's greatest compositional output was in the genre of the _____.
Franz Schubert's greatest compositional output was in the genre of the _____.
What do we call a song in which a poem is set to music and is designed for one singer and one pianist?
What do we call a song in which a poem is set to music and is designed for one singer and one pianist?
In German, art songs are referred to as _____.
In German, art songs are referred to as _____.
Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) follows which of the following plots?
Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) follows which of the following plots?
The text to Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) was based on a poem by whom?
The text to Schubert's Der Erlkönig (The Elf King) was based on a poem by whom?
Frederic Chopin was from _____. He loved his country and was incredibly nationalistic.
Frederic Chopin was from _____. He loved his country and was incredibly nationalistic.
What do we call a piece of music for solo piano that reflects the peace and quiet of night time?
What do we call a piece of music for solo piano that reflects the peace and quiet of night time?
_____ are study pieces designed to help musicians improve specific techniques related to their instrument.
_____ are study pieces designed to help musicians improve specific techniques related to their instrument.
During the romantic period, who was given the title Queen of the Piano?
During the romantic period, who was given the title Queen of the Piano?
Few romantic composers could escape the influence of ______ symphonies.
Few romantic composers could escape the influence of ______ symphonies.
Despite the popularity of Ludwig van Beethoven in the classical period, his influence was hardly felt in the romantic period.
Despite the popularity of Ludwig van Beethoven in the classical period, his influence was hardly felt in the romantic period.
In response to his time in the United States, what did AntonÃn Dvořák nickname his ninth symphony?
In response to his time in the United States, what did AntonÃn Dvořák nickname his ninth symphony?
The third movement of Gustav Mahler's first symphony quotes the children's tune Frère Jacques.
The third movement of Gustav Mahler's first symphony quotes the children's tune Frère Jacques.
What does Gustav Mahler musically quote throughout his first symphony?
What does Gustav Mahler musically quote throughout his first symphony?
The Strophic song form uses new music for each verse of a song.
The Strophic song form uses new music for each verse of a song.
Ballad is most similar to which art song form?
Ballad is most similar to which art song form?
P.I. Tchaikovsky is most famous for what work that he ironically also despised?
P.I. Tchaikovsky is most famous for what work that he ironically also despised?
Which choice does not correspond to the aesthetics of Romanticism?
Which choice does not correspond to the aesthetics of Romanticism?
A Salon during the Romantic period entailed a private gathering of citizens to discuss and present artistic works.
A Salon during the Romantic period entailed a private gathering of citizens to discuss and present artistic works.
Who started the trend of turning the piano sideways in concerts to allow the audience to better see the hands of the pianist while also hearing the intricate sounds produced by the instrument?
Who started the trend of turning the piano sideways in concerts to allow the audience to better see the hands of the pianist while also hearing the intricate sounds produced by the instrument?
What is program music?
What is program music?
Symphonie fantastique was like an autobiography of Hector Berlioz's feelings for ____.
Symphonie fantastique was like an autobiography of Hector Berlioz's feelings for ____.
What is an idée fixe?
What is an idée fixe?
In the story of Symphonie fantastique, the Artist character sees his Beloved at places like the local tavern, recalls the feeling of fear he has when near the Beloved, avoids the Beloved's murderous attacks, and marries the Beloved.
In the story of Symphonie fantastique, the Artist character sees his Beloved at places like the local tavern, recalls the feeling of fear he has when near the Beloved, avoids the Beloved's murderous attacks, and marries the Beloved.
Soon after the premiere of Symphonie fantastique, Hector Berlioz and Harriet Smithson get married.
Soon after the premiere of Symphonie fantastique, Hector Berlioz and Harriet Smithson get married.
During the fifth movement of Symphonie fantastique, loud funeral bells are heard, followed by brass instruments that boldly play a parody of the _____ melody.
During the fifth movement of Symphonie fantastique, loud funeral bells are heard, followed by brass instruments that boldly play a parody of the _____ melody.
_____ was an art style in which painters sought to capture an impression of a scene or subject rather than depicting it literally.
_____ was an art style in which painters sought to capture an impression of a scene or subject rather than depicting it literally.
Impressionism was heard around the world, but it most thrived in ____.
Impressionism was heard around the world, but it most thrived in ____.
Claude Debussy was born in what country?
Claude Debussy was born in what country?
Who composed Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)?
Who composed Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)?
Study Notes
Madrigal and Word Painting
- Madrigalism is synonymous with word painting, a technique where melodies illustrate specific words.
- A madrigal is a secular vocal genre featuring poems set in vernacular multiple voices, prominent during the Renaissance, renowned for its frequent use of word painting.
Music Definitions and Concepts
- A cappella refers to music sung without instrumental accompaniment.
- Word painting describes the musical concept where melodies depict the meaning of the sung words, such as rising pitches for "ascend."
Historical Periods and Composers
- The Renaissance period spans from 1450-1600.
- Guillaume de Machaut was a medieval composer influential in the ars nova style who preserved music manuscripts.
- Hildegard of Bingen is recognized as the main documented female composer of the medieval period.
- The medieval era lasted from 450-1450, showcasing secular music from poet-musicians like troubadours.
Mass and Choral Music
- The sections of the Mass that contain varying texts are called the Proper, while the Ordinary contains fixed texts.
- Early Gregorian Chant is defined by monophonic texture, modal ambiguity, and melody shaped by text inflection.
Musical Forms and Structures
- A motet typically features polyphonic texture, contrasting with homophonic forms.
- A suite comprises multiple movements based on popular dances from the Baroque era.
- A fugue is a complex musical form developed polyphonically, where the main melody, called the subject, is introduced and elaborated upon.
Classical and Romantic Composers
- J.S. Bach is a significant figure of the Baroque period, while Haydn and Mozart are pivotal composers of the Classical era.
- Beethoven is often credited with bridging the Classical and Romantic periods and is famous for his nine symphonies.
- Schubert's most notable works are in the art song genre, particularly exemplified by "Der Erlkönig" based on Goethe's poem.
Special Musical Terms and Techniques
- A nocturne is a piano piece that embodies the tranquility of night.
- Études are practice pieces aimed at developing specific instrumental techniques.
- Program music conveys a narrative or scene through instrumental sounds.
Artistic Movements and Influences
- The Romantic period emphasized emotional depth in music and art, moving away from the structured forms of Classical music.
- Impressionism reflects an artistic approach focusing on mood and atmosphere, prominent in composers like Claude Debussy.
Noteworthy Compositions and Their Context
- "The Nutcracker," composed by Tchaikovsky, remains one of his best-known works, despite his personal disdain for it.
- The "fate motif" characterizes Beethoven's 5th Symphony, symbolizing struggle and triumph.
Additional Key Concepts
- The term idee fixe refers to a recurring theme associated with a specific character or idea in a musical composition.
- A salon during the Romantic period was a social gathering for discussing and sharing artistic works, reflecting cultural trends of the time.
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Test your knowledge on key terms and concepts from Chapter 4 of the Mus 121 course. This quiz focuses on madrigalism, word painting, and the characteristics of secular vocal genres from the Renaissance period. Enhance your understanding of music history and terminology.