Name: …………………………………….. Class: ………. Completion date: …………..
1. Give approximate dates for the Renaissance
: ………………………………….
2. Give approximate dates for the Baroque: ……………………………………….
3. Name the main vocal style of the Renaissance period: …………………………..
4. Name two common woodwind instruments of the Baroque period
: ………………………..
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5. Which word best describes the texture of Gregorian Chant:
Monophonic; Polyphonic / Contrapuntal; Homophonic
6. Describe the form Ground Bass : …………………………………………………………………….
7. Which Baroque form is based on a Ground Bass
: ………………………………………………….
6. List two keyboard instruments of the Baroque period : ……………………………..
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7. Name two types of concerto which were popular during the Baroque period:
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8. O……………………. deals with stories from the bible and is a sacred work.
9. O……………………. deals with stories form folklore etc and is a secular work.
10. R…………………… is narrative singing which describes some action, thought, or emotion in
an Opera or Oratorio.
11. Name a pair of instruments which might play the basso continuo ? …………………………….
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12. Many notes sung to one syllable is described as ………………………………………….
13. Plainchant would traditionally be sung : a) accompanied b) a capella
14. Describe Da capo aria
: ……………………………………………………………………………..
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15. Define the word ripieno : …………………………………………………………………………….
16. Define the word concertino : ………………………………………………………………………...
17. The main sacred work of the Roman Catholic Church is the Mass and is sung in ………………….
18. List the main sections of the Mass
: …………………………………………………………………
19. What is the main texture of music of the Baroque period: ………………………………………..
20. Using capital letters, describe Ritornello form: ……………………………………………………