Genres/Types of Music
Historical Periods
Composers
Vocabulary
Potpourri
100
A monophonic vocal composition which was once the official music of the Roman Catholic Church.
What is Gregorian Chant?
100
During this period the Catholic Church held all power, most music was sacred, and only the clergy would read.
What is the Medieval Period (Middle Ages)?
100
This man was _falsely_ credited with composing Gregorian Chant.
Who is Pope Gregory I?
100
A piece which sounds completely but is part of a larger whole.
What is a movement?
100
Name the four orchestral instrument families.
What are the woodwind, brass, percussion, and string families?
200
A multi-movement work for orchestra which usually consisted of four movements (fast, slow, dance-related, and fast).
What is a symphony?
200
This period was marked by two world wars and technological advances which made music much more accessible.
What is the 20th/21st Century?
200
This famous Baroque composer was known more for his organ playing than his compositions during his lifetime.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
200
A musical form in which a main theme (or melody) alternates with contrasting sections.
What is rondo form?
200
Name three orchestra brass instruments.
What are the trumpet, trombone, (French) horn, and tuba?
300
A multi-movement work written for two violins, a viola, and a cello.
What is a string quartet?
300
Known as the "Age of Absolutism," this period was known for its heavy use of basso continuo and the development of multi-movements works.
What is the Baroque Period?
300
Composer who, obsessed with a Shakespearean actress named Harriet Smithson, wrote an entire program symphony based on his unrequited love.
Who is Hector Berlioz?
300
A texture in which you hear one melodic line and chordal (or simple) accompaniment.
What is homophonic texture?
300
Name the two French movements which influenced the works of Claude Debussy.
What are impressionism and symbolism?
400
Instrumental music associated with a poem, idea, or story.
What is program music?
400
This period was known as the "age of a cappella," and the madrigal was the most famous polyphonic choral piece.
What is the Renaissance?
400
Wife of composer Robert who was also a pianist and composer in her own right.
Who is Clara Wieck Schumann?
400
The MAIN instrument your instructor plays.
What is the viola?
400
The 20th-century composer who was the first African-American to have his work performed by a major symphony orchestra.
Who is William Grant Still?
500
A composition for solo voice and piano.
What is an art song?
500
This period saw the Industrial Revolution as well as an increased individuality of style among composers.
What is the Romantic Period?
500
Classical composer who heavily influenced the next generation of composers with his "free artist" lifestyle.
What is Ludwig van Beethoven?
500
Usually the third movement of a Classical work, this dance-related form is ternary.
What is minuet and trio (or scherzo and trio) form?
500
The first great opera of the Baroque period, written by Claudio Monteverdi.
What is Orfeo?
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