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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Why are churches usually good places to perform antiphonal music
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The shape of most churches provides the necessary space for two
or more choirs.
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Which was an important Renaissance wind instrument
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Recorder
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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 end of the baroque era occurred during the
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1750s
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This instrument was not popular during the medieval period
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violin
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Which term describes the simplest method of performing chant
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Monophonic is the simplest method of performing chant.
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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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The musical form that is usually an extended multi movement work is
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a symphony.
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In addition to being a great composer bach was also a master
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Organist
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What was unusual about guillaume de machauts most famous composition
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The Messe de Nostre Dame was the first complete musical setting of the Ordinary sections of the Roman Catholic Mass.
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Opera history began
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With the meetings of Florentine Camerata
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Which instrument did Andrea Amati invent
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violin
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What is Hildegard von Bingen remembered for
her mystical compositions
being a composer, nun, and healer
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.
Why are churches usually good places to perform antiphonal music
The shape of most churches provides the necessary space for two
or more choirs.
Which was an important Renaissance wind instrument
Recorder
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 end of the baroque era occurred during the
1750s
This instrument was not popular during the medieval period
violin
Which term describes the simplest method of performing chant
Monophonic is the simplest method of performing chant.
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
The musical form that is usually an extended multi movement work is
a symphony.
In addition to being a great composer bach was also a master
Organist
What was unusual about guillaume de machauts most famous composition
The Messe de Nostre Dame was the first complete musical setting of the Ordinary sections of the Roman Catholic Mass.