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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.

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