MCQ Questions
Q.1.
The sacred text and overall musical style of this example suggests that it is part of a/an::47
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    Oratorio
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    Polyphonic
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    Aria
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    Jacopo Peri
Q.2.
During the Baroque period, the term sonata was used for musical works __________.
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    The Thirty Years' War
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    Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos
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    to be played
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    Claudio Monteverdi
Q.3.
Which group was credited with inventing the recitative?
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    Claudio Monteverdi
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    Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble
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    It contrasts a group of instruments with a solo instrument.
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    The Florentine Camerata
Q.4.
Which of the following examples features melismatic singing?:21
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    It is sung a cappella
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    Example C
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    Dufay
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    Excerpt B
Q.5.
The following excerpt is an example for which style of recitative?1:00
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    oratorio
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    Recitativo secco
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    False
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    Piece for solo keyboard
Q.6.
The Baroque concerto is...
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
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    A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments
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    A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble
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    Piece for solo keyboard
Q.7.
Who composed La favola d'Orfeo, a work that marks the beginning of opera as a major art form?
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    The Thirty Years' War
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    The Florentine Camerata
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    Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos
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    Claudio Monteverdi
Q.8.
The secular text and overall musical style of this example suggest that it is from a/an::40
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    Oratorio
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    Concerto
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    Aria
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    Opera
Q.9.
The following excerpt is most likely from a/an::40
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    Concerto
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    False
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    True
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    Opera
Q.10.
Listen to this music example and answer the following question: What would be the typical expectation regarding the rest of the movements of this particular type of work?:47
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    True
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    Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections
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    There may be other movements, some of which may introduce soloists.
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
Q.11.
The musical features of the following example suggest that it comes from a/an: :40
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    Aria
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    Opera
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    oratorio
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    True
Q.12.
The following selection, sung by Historicus, comes from a well-known __________.:35
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    Opera
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    oratorio
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    Concerto
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    Recitativo secco
Q.13.
In contrast to the Renaissance, where vocal and choral music took center stage, instrumental music established itself as the most significant genre of the Baroque period.
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    True
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    False
Q.14.
The dynamics in this example is best described as::47
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    Terraced dynamics
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    Piece for solo keyboard
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    Melismatic singing
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    Recitativo secco
Q.15.
Which of the following describes this example?:40
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    Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
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    Example C
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    Terraced dynamics
Q.16.
Which of the following is NOT a Baroque composer?
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    Excerpt B
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    Example C
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    Dufay
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
Q.17.
The following excerpt is most likely from a(n)...:33
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    Concerto
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    Recitativo secco
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    False
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    Piece for solo keyboard
Q.18.
Which of these examples is a recitative?:24
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    Concerto
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
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    Dufay
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    Excerpt B
Q.19.
Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example?3:32
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    It contrasts a group of instruments with a solo instrument.
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    The Florentine Camerata
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    The Thirty Years' War
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    Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble
Q.20.
Which one of the following pairs of words or phrases represents the two main concepts behind Baroque music?
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    It is sung a cappella
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    Performed by a small orchestra
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    Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections
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    Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings
Q.21.
What is the name of the technique used in the following excerpt?1:54
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    Terraced dynamics
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    Melismatic singing
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    Excerpt B
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    Performed by a small orchestra
Q.22.
A Baroque sonata is...
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    A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble
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    A multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances
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    A multi-movement sacred work for soloist and choir intended for a concert performance
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    A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments
Q.23.
The following musical excerpt is from a recitative.1:01
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    True
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    False
Q.24.
Farinelli was a famous:
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    Excerpt B
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    Opera
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    castrato
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    oratorio
Q.25.
The following musical excerpt is from a recitative.:25
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    True
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    False
Q.26.
The composer of the following music example could likely be...:40
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    Concerto
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    Purcell
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    Claudio Monteverdi
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    Was created mainly for use in instrumental genres such as sonatas, suites, and concertos