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Which of the following was an unaccompanied secular vocal song in the Renaissance?
 
Madrigal
 
Mass
 
Motet
 
Mensural
How were early madrigals different from the later madrigals?
 
They were primarily sad and serious in nature.
 
They had more independent rhythms and richer expressions.
 
They had fifth and sixth vocal parts.
 
They used more chromaticism in their arrangements.
In comparison with Italian madrigals, English madrigals _____.
 
preferred lighter topics
 
developed earlier
 
were not as popular
 
used less word painting
Madrigals are typically performed by what type of group?
 
Four to six unaccompanied singers.
 
One singer with lute accompaniment.
 
Four to six singers accompanied by four to six instruments.
 
Baroque orchestra.
What is imitative polyphony?
 
Echoed entrances, like in a round.
 
Independent harmonies that interlock into melodies.
 
Independent melodies that interlock into harmony.
 
A series of parts that imitate each other as a way increase
Which pair of composers epitomized mid- and late Renaissance polyphony?
 
Des Prez and Palestrina
 
Leonin and Perotin
 
Palestrina and Machaut
 
Dufay and Machaut
Which of the following was NOT a quality of Renaissance composition?
 
Giving some voices more importance than others.
 
Diverse melodic and rhythmic material for each part.
 
New uses of musical imitation.
 
Four-part textures.
Which composer's music aligned with the ideals of the Counter-Reformation?
 
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
 
William Byrd
 
Guillaume Dufay
 
Josquin des Prez
Why was Dufay's Se La Face Ay Pale considered secular?
 
It was about unrequited love.
 
It was about Italian politics.
 
It was about the creation of heaven and hell.
 
It was about the beauty of nature.
Which composer wrote music during the early Renaissance period?
 
Guillaume Dufay
 
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
 
William Byrd
 
Josquin des Prez
Which composer wrote Ave Maria, gratia plena?
 
Josquin des Prez
 
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
 
William Byrd
 
Guillaume Dufay
The pavane was often paired with which other dance?
 
Galliard
 
Paso Doble
 
Passamezzo
 
Waltz
Which of the following pieces inspired the instrumental suite?
 
Terpsichore
 
Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune
 
Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
 
Ave Maria
Which of the following composers exemplified the Virginalist style?
 
Byrd
 
des Prez
 
Bach
 
Leonin
Which of the following was a hallmark of the music of Josquin des Prez?
 
Imitative counterpoint
 
Instrumental choirs
 
Monophonic choral texture
 
Polychoral style
Which composer focused on the text rather than the music?
 
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
 
Tielman Susato
 
Josquin des Prez
 
Carlo Gesualdo
Which of the following was a popular instrument during the Renaissance?
 
Lute
 
Saxophone
 
Piano
 
Timpani
Which of the following is TRUE about motets?
 
Motets used imitative polyphony.
 
A motet only used religious texts used in the Mass.
 
Motets are primarily associated with the Medieval Era.
 
A motet is a chorale composition with accompaniment.
How did dancing influence the music of the Renaissance?
 
Dances became increasingly intricate
 
Dances became increasingly simple
 
Dances became increasingly fast
 
Dances became increasingly slow
Which of the following was one of the most important instruments of the Renaissance?
 
Lute
 
Piano
 
Timpani
 
Guitar
What is a consort?
 
A small instrumental ensemble.
 
A six-stringed instrument.
 
A small vocal ensemble.
 
A double-reed instrument.
Which of the following was popular during the Renaissance?
 
Viola da gamba
 
Timpani
 
Trombone
 
Alto flute


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