Renaissance Art and Architecture Quiz

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Which instrument is the smallest and has the highest pitch in the string family?

  • Viola
  • Double Bass
  • Cello
  • Violin (correct)

What is the primary focus of a concerto in classical music?

  • Creating background music for choral works
  • Highlighting the solo instrument (correct)
  • Emphasizing the orchestra as a whole
  • Focusing on complex harmonies

What is the main structural purpose of Sonata Allegro in music compositions?

  • To focus on the harmony of string instruments
  • To provide background for lyrical songs
  • To create a four-movement piece
  • To serve as a common form for the first movement (correct)

What musical form consists of a complete composition for the entire orchestra, typically featuring four movements?

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In the context of Neoclassical art, which aspect is primarily emphasized by painters?

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What is the significance of the painting 'Mona Lisa'?

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Which artwork is known for depicting the pain of losing Jesus Christ?

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Which characteristic defines the architecture of the Renaissance period?

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What does the 'Sfumato Technique' create in art?

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Which of the following represents Western influences in art?

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Which dance styles originated from Cuba?

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What is the time signature of the cha-cha-cha?

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Which of the following substances is referred to as the most abused drug in the Philippines?

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What is a potential effect of using narcotics in moderation?

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Which attire is considered most appropriate for Latin dance for males?

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Flashcards

Renaissance Man

A person with many talents and skills, especially in the arts and sciences.

Sfumato Technique

A painting technique using subtle gradations of light and dark colors to create a realistic effect.

Renaissance Architecture

Architecture characterized by symmetry and balance.

Michaelangelo's Last Judgement

A large fresco painting on the Sistine Chapel altar wall.

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Donatello's Name

Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi

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Violin

The smallest and highest-pitched string instrument.

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Viola

A string instrument with a deeper tone than the violin.

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String Orchestra

An orchestra mainly using stringed instruments.

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Symphony

A large orchestral piece usually with four movements.

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Concerto

A musical composition highlighting a solo instrument.

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Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu)

The most abused drug in the Philippines (2012 stats).

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Marijuana

A drug known as Cannabis Sativa.

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Substance misuse

Using a substance in a way that's not intended or recommended.

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Stimulant drug

A drug that speeds up a person's central nervous system.

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Narcotics (depressant)

These drugs are used in moderation for medical reasons (patients with mental disorders/severe pain).

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Study Notes

Arts

  • Leonardo - ultimate "Renaissance man"
  • Mona Lisa was the wife of Francisco Giacomondo
  • Michelangelo's artworks - Bacchus, Dawn and Dusk
  • Pieta (The pain of losing Jesus Christ)
  • The Last Judgement - fresco that covers the whole altar wall of the Sistine Chapel
  • Head of a Woman - painting that shows an unfinished portrayal of a young woman with disheveled hair
  • The School of Athens - The picture of greatest mathematicians, philosophers and scientists of modern age
  • Sta Maria Church Ilocos Sur - church in Ilocos Sur is located on top of a hill
  • Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi - complete name of Donatello
  • St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - greatest cathedral building of the Renaissance age
  • Western influences were seen in the following art forms - Dancing, Carving, Pottery
  • Sfumato Technique - Raffaello's painting technique
  • The fine shading and subtle changes from light to dark colors giving illusionistic effect
  • Architecture of the Renaissance Period - Symmetry and Balance

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