Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era
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The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it
accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.
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Which was an important Renaissance wind instrument
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Recorder
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The opposite of recitative is
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Aria
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Which of the following DOES NOT describe musical life during the Classical era
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Most concerts were for the nobility only.
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Because Beethoven wrote highly dramatic and emotional music he is considered
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Beethoven is considered a composer of the "Romantic" era.
Correctly speaking, Beethoven provided the transition from
Classical to Romantic. His earlier music was less complex, and
melodic in the traditional Classical style, whilst later
compositions were more emotional and intense.
He might also be considered a "bridge" composer to the Romantic
era.
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The Italian term that means to gradually increase volume is
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Aumentando
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Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually
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Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that
change gradually.
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The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister
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True
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What is music called when it's not specifically related to the church religion or spirtuality
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This is called secular music.
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Opera history began
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With the meetings of Florentine Camerata
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Which following describes verismo
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It is a style of 19th century opera with rustic characters and a melodramtic plot.
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What is organum
A: A style of early polyphony.
Who composed the Messe de Nostre Dame
Machaut
Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era
The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it
accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.
Which was an important Renaissance wind instrument
Recorder
The opposite of recitative is
Aria
Which of the following DOES NOT describe musical life during the Classical era
Most concerts were for the nobility only.
Because Beethoven wrote highly dramatic and emotional music he is considered
Beethoven is considered a composer of the "Romantic" era.
Correctly speaking, Beethoven provided the transition from
Classical to Romantic. His earlier music was less complex, and
melodic in the traditional Classical style, whilst later
compositions were more emotional and intense.
He might also be considered a "bridge" composer to the Romantic
era.
The Italian term that means to gradually increase volume is
Aumentando
Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually
Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that
change gradually.
The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister
True
What is music called when it's not specifically related to the church religion or spirtuality
This is called secular music.
Opera history began
With the meetings of Florentine Camerata
Which following describes verismo
It is a style of 19th century opera with rustic characters and a melodramtic plot.