The Italian Renaissance Courts

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Which city was associated with the Gonzaga family?

  • Florence
  • Mantua (correct)
  • Ferrara
  • Milan

What was the title of the book written by Baldasar Castiglione around 1518?

  • The Madrigal
  • The Perfect Gentleman
  • The Ideal Member of Court
  • The Courtier (correct)

What was the characteristic of the Late stage of the Italian Madrigal?

  • Increased chromaticism (correct)
  • Increased use of harmony
  • Increased homophony
  • Increased use of instruments

Who was the composer associated with the concerto delle donne?

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

What was the literary quality of the Italian Madrigal?

<p>High literary quality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term used to describe the music of C.Gesualdo?

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

Who was the composer of the madrigal 'Il Bianco e Dolce Cigno'?

<p>J.Arcadelt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the famous 40-part motet by T. Tallis?

<p>Spem in allium (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a full anthem and a verse anthem?

<p>Full anthem is sung a cappella, while verse anthem is accompanied by instruments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Book of the Hebrew Bible that is associated with the Lamentations settings?

<p>Book of Lamentations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unique characteristic of Chapter 3 in the Book of Lamentations?

<p>It has 66 verses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the master of choristers at Westminster Abbey?

<p>R. White (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the mass setting by W. Byrd that is notable for its Agnus Dei?

<p>Mass a 5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the motet by W. Byrd that features a quote from the Preface of the Gradualia?

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

What is the characteristic of the textures in R. White's Lamentations settings?

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