Chapter 12 Music

Genre describes a musical form. True False

A knowledge of _____ styles helps put a musical work in context of its creation. jazz medium historical

In all cultures throughout the world, music is used for entertainment purposes only. True False

Most cultures employ sacred music for religious functions. True False

Music composed for religious purposes is called _____. sacred secular nonspecific

Oral transmission is the process of preserving music without written notation. True False

Western culture is the only culture that has music composed for entertainment. True False

Which historical style period lasted less than 100 years? Romantic Baroque Renaissance Middle Ages

Which of the following is a genre? Chamber choir Jazz band Symphony

Which term refers to a category of music? Medium Genre Style