Music Periods

Question 0

Give the dates of the Renaissance period.

Answer 0

1400-1600.

Question 1

Give the dates of the Medieval period.

Answer 1

500-1400 AD.

Question 2

Give the dates of the Baroque period.

Answer 2

1600 - 1760.

Question 3

Give the dates of the Classical period.

Answer 3

1730 - 1820.

Question 4

Give the dates of the Romantic period.

Answer 4

1815 - 1910.

Question 5

Give the dates of the Modern period.

Answer 5

1890 - 1930.

Question 6

Give the dates of the 20th century period.

Answer 6

1901 - 2000.

Question 7

Give the dates of the Contemporary period.

Answer 7

1975 - present.

Question 8

Give the dates of the 21st century period.

Answer 8

2001- present.

Question 9

When did the Medieval period originate?

Answer 9

In the Middle Ages, after the fall of the Roman Empire.

Question 10

What was the style of the Medieval period?

Answer 10

Sacred and secular.

Question 11

With what instrument was the music of the Medieval period played?

Answer 11

The bowed Lyra.

Question 12

What was the style of the Renaissance period?

Answer 12

It was based on modes; blended rather than contrasted.

Question 13

What was the texture of the music of the renaissance period?

Answer 13

It contained four or more parts - rich in flavour.

Question 14

What is polyphony and where was it used?

Answer 14

Where two or more independent lines of melody are present; in the renaissance period.

Question 15

What is the style of the melody in the Romantic era?

Answer 15

• influenced by poetry and speech
• freedom
• lyrical, virtuosic
• slower and intense

Question 16

What kinds of harmonies were used in music of the Romantic era?

Answer 16

Chromaticism and rapid modulations.

Question 17

What timbre was notable of the Romantic era?

Answer 17

Much fuller, with aspects of Nationalism. The basis of the music was mainly the melody rather than the harmony.

Question 18

What offshoots existed from the Romantic era?

Answer 18

• expressionism
• Impressionism
• Nationalism
• Neo-romanticism: folklore, lyrics and sensory

Question 19

What is figured bass and in what era was it present?

Answer 19

Figured bass is when the bass line of a

Piece is indicated using figures. It was highly popular in the Baroque era.

Question 20

What was a notable characteristic of the melody in music of the Baroque era?

Answer 20

• 2 octaves
• defined motifs
• symmetrical phrasing
• steady rhythm

Question 21

What characteristics of the harmony was notable in music of the Baroque era?

Answer 21

• strong sense of tonality and modulations

- clear, defined cadences

Question 22

What was the timbre of music in the Baroque era like?

Answer 22

Ritornello form (solo vs. tutti) was very popular. Also, tiered (layered) dynamics; call and answer/echo.

Question 23

What forms were popular in the music of the Baroque era?

Answer 23

• single
• binary
• variations
• fugue
• ritornello

Question 24

What genres of music were present in the Baroque era?

Answer 24

• operas
• oratorios
• cantatas
• chorals
• motets
• concertos
• sonatas
• suites
• sinfornias
• inventions
• preludes
• fugues

Question 25

What evolutions of music occurred in the Classical era?

Answer 25

• sonatas
• symphonies
• concertos
• studies
• string quarters
• more strict and more evolved

Question 26

What differences occurred from the transition of the Baroque to the Classical era?

Answer 26

• lighter
• clearer texture
• Homophonic
• Alberti bass

Question 27

What is Alberti bass and in which era was it established?

Answer 27

Alberti bass is the pattern in the bass line: 1,5,3,5..1,5,3,5.. Etc. and it was established in the Classical era.

Question 28

What kind of scales were established in the 20th Century era of music?

Answer 28

Modal scales.

Question 29

What style of music was established in the 20th century era of music?

Answer 29

Avoidance of the obvious; freedom.

Question 30

What expression and timbre was present in the 20th century era of music?

Answer 30

Colour and flourishing; articulation.