History

Question 1

Medieval

Answer 1

1000-1400

Question 2

Baroque

Answer 2

1600-1750

Question 3

Renaissance:

What is instrumental music

Answer 3

Small groups to accompany dances called “Consorts” using viols, lutes, shawms, etc.

Question 4

Water Music

Answer 4

GF Handel
Suite for orchestra
Baroque

Question 5

Classical

Answer 5

1750-1825

Question 6

Baroque:

Why was Handel special?

Answer 6

He was mostly remembered for his oratorio and “The Messiah”, buried in Westminster Abbey

Question 7

Romantic

Answer 7

1825-1900

Question 7

Dances

Answer 7

Susato
Instrumental dances
Renaissance

Question 8

Renaissance:

Most popular form of secular music

Answer 8

Madrigal

Question 9

Haec Dies

Answer 9

Anonymous
Chant, organum, motet
Medieval

Question 10

Renaissance:

What type of music overshadows what?

Answer 10

Sacred music over shadows secular

Question 12

Renaissance

Answer 12

1400-1600

Question 13

Baroque:

5 famous composers include…

Answer 13

Monteverdi, Purcell, Vivaldi, Bach and Handel

Question 15

Agnus Dei

Answer 15

Josquin Desprez
Choral, catholic mass
Renaissance

Question 15

Baroque:

Why was the Water Music composed?

Answer 15

For a royal party for the King and perform on a raft on the River Thames.