Music question?!
Question:
Music question?
1. abrupt changes in dynamic levels are referred to as ___ dynamics?
A. equal
B. terraced
C. figured
D. prominent
2. what technique did madrigal composers often use to provide expression to their work?
A. doctrine of affects
B. flexible rhythm
C. modulation
D. word painting
3. which one of the following instruments would be most likely to play the basso continuo in a baroque musical piece?
A. trumpet
B. violin
C. cello
D. french horn
4. the baroque period began around the year?
A 1050
B. 1500
C. 1600
D. 1750
5. a singsong form of vocal music is commonly reffered to as?
A. pavane
B. polychoral
C. recitative
D. gigue
6. the ___ is a musical form that contrasts a soloist or small group of performers with a larger group
A. sarabande
B. concerto grosso
C. chorale prelude
D. gothic motet
6. in comparison to recitatives, arias are usually
A. shorter and more dissonant
B.louder and more syncopated
C.longer and more melodic
D. softer and more flex
Answers:
1:B; 2:D; 3:C; 4:C; 5:C; 6:B; 6(2):C.