Examen MUS 2

1. The Baroque musical period is approximately between: a) 1450 and 1600. b) 1500 and 1650. c) 1600 and 1750. d) 1700 and 1800.

2. The Baroque period traditionally begins with: a) The birth of the orchestra. b) The death of Monteverdi. c) The invention of the basso continuo. d) The rebirth of opera.

3. The term “Baroque” comes from Portuguese and means: a) Balanced beauty. b) Classical form. c) Excessive or ornate jewel. d) Ancient music.

4. The typical texture of the Baroque period is called: a) Imitative polyphony. b) Choral homophony. c) Accompanied melody. d) Modal counterpoint.

5. The basso continuo is generally formed by: a) Two string instruments. b) A low melodic instrument and a harmonic instrument. c) A choir and a soloist. d) Only wind instruments.

6. The development of the Baroque musical system is based on: a) Modality. b) Plainchant. c) Tonality. d) Free chromaticism.

7. Which religious vocal genre does NOT tell a story?. a) Oratorio. b) Passion. c) Cantata. d) Opera.

8. The oratorio differs from the opera because: a) It has no arias. b) It does not use a choir. c) It is not staged. d) It has no soloist.

9. The first preserved opera is: a) L’Orfeo. b) Dafne. c) Euridice. d) La serva padrona.

10. The composer who established the model of Baroque opera is: a) Vivaldi. b) Peri. c) Monteverdi. d) Händel.