Music Appreciation- 4.03 Quiz

22 August 2022
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What is a basso continuo?
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an independent bass line continuing throughout a piece used to accompany a melodic line
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Which answer best describes the form of the sonata?
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has three to four movements and includes orchestral accompaniment
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In which type of composition does a soloist or a small group of instruments interact with a large orchestral group?
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concerto
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Which answer is an example of sacred vocal music in the Baroque period?
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oratorio
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Which type of musical piece describes nature?
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program music
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Which answer best describes a typical formal structure for a Baroque solo concerto?
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three movements following the pattern fast-slow-fast
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Which instruments were popular during the Baroque period?
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viola da gamba, harpsichord, recorder
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What distinguishes chamber music from orchestral music?
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Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments, while orchestral music is written for a large group of instruments.
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According to the doctrine of affections, how many emotions should a musical piece stimulate in the listener?
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one
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Which technique was used in the Baroque period to create contrast by shifting suddenly from loud to soft or soft to loud dynamics?
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terraced dynamics