Old Guys
Are most of the composers in the Medieval Era unknown?
Plainchant is ___________ meaning it consists of only 1 part.
Monophonic
true or false - Instruments used today are based off of instruments in the medieval era.
true
Name the era of the composer Mozart.
classical
Drawing on elements from the past while creating new music was called the __________ movement in the 29th century.
Neoclassicism
This composer is known for his work "Hallelujah Chorus" during the Baroque Era.
Handel
Music in the medieval period was considered to be ____________ in nature and used mainly in churches and mass settings.
Sacred
the renaissance era music consisted only of sacred compositions.
false
Name the era of the composer William Byrd
Renaissance
Name the 6 periods we studied in order from first to last according to date.
medieval
renaissance
baroque
classical
romantic
20th century
This composer is known as a transitional composer between the classical and romantic era. One of his famous works is Fur Elise.
Beethoven
The Baroque Era used melodies that were____________.
ornamental or improvisation.
early staff notation was invented in the baroque era.
false
name the era of the composer Chopin.
romantic
this style of music is sacred, monophonic, and was sung by monks in the medieval era.
Gregorian chant
This composer is known for his work titled Four Seasons.
Vivaldi
_________ is when 2 or more melodies that are independent of each other are played at the same time.
counterpoint
music in the romantic period began to break out of the classical strictness becoming more expressive and emotional.
true
name the era in which this piece was written. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPbf-tSkydo&t=34s
baroque
__________ became popular in the baroque era, when musicians were encouraged to take freedoms playing multiple notes. It is used in jazz music today.
improvisation
This composer is known as part of the romantic era's impressionism.
Debussy
the _____________ was invented in the Renaissance era which allowed for the widespread distribution of music.
printing press
The dates of the romantic era are 1650-1725.
false - 1820-1910
Name the era in which the serpent instrument was created.
renaissance
This term became popular in the romantic era and was used for music that represents one's country or dwelling place.
nationalism