MUSIC - The Golden Age of A Cappella: The Renaissance Period

Question 1

It literally means “rebirth”, and was the period of transformation in Europe from 1400 to 1600. This period marked the revival of the culture and the arts of Greece and Rome.

Answer 1

The Renaissance Period

Question 2

It is a form of philosophy that was developed because of the influence of the Renaissance. It focuses on human progress, virtues, and aesthetics.

Answer 2

Humanism

Question 3

TRUE OR FALSE
Artists during Humanism started to work more on secular concepts than on religious ideologies.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

It was not yet dominated by instrumental music because the texture of music was monophonic or had one musical line.

Answer 4

Medieval music

Question 5

It was the first printed bible and was mass-produced.

Answer 5

Gutenberg Bible (1455)

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE
Out of 180 copies, only 39 copies were left and are presently under the care of universities and museums.

Answer 6

FALSE
49 copies were left

Question 7

The Renaissance period was also the age of _____, _____, and _____.

Answer 7

(1) Discovery
(2) Innovation
(3) Exploration

Question 8

He introduced the printing press to Europe; the first concept of a telescope was introduced.

Answer 8

Johannes Gutenberg

Question 9

He published his heliocentric model, which placed the sun as the center of the universe, which was in contrast with the Ptolemaic system.

Answer 9

Nicolaus Copernicus

Question 10

It was greatly influenced by humanism.

Answer 10

Renaissance art and sculpture

Question 11

It features accurate, detailed, and realistic human faces and bodies that is characterized by the use of linear perspective to add depth to the background of the artwork.

Answer 11

Realism

Question 12

Who were the four popular artists in the world of Renaissance Art?

Answer 12

(1) Leonardo da Vinci
(2) Michelangelo
(3) Raphael
(4) Donatello

Question 13

What are the two things that the composers used in writing their compositions?

Answer 13

(1) Imitative Polyphony
(2) Word Painting

Question 14

It means “in the style of the chapel” and is unaccompanied by any musical instrument.

Answer 14

A cappella

Question 15

It was considered less important until the 16th century.

Answer 15

Instrumental music

Question 16

This music was in Latin language and sung as a cappella.

Answer 16

Sacred music

Question 17

What are the two types of sacred music?

Answer 17

(1) Motet
(2) Mass

Question 18

It is a polyphonic music set to a sacred Latin text other than the Ordinary of the Mass.

Answer 18

Motet

Question 19

It was set in polyphonic music during the Renaissance.

Answer 19

Mass

Question 20

What are the two types of mass?

Answer 20

(1) Low Mass
(2) High Mass

Question 21

It was the usual type of Mass heard.

Answer 21

Low mass

Question 22

What are the five parts of low mass?

Answer 22

(1) Kyrie
(2) Gloria
(3) Credo
(4) Sanctus
(5) Agnus

Question 23

It is a short liturgical prayer that begins with or consists of the words “Lord, have mercy”.

Answer 23

Kyrie

Question 24

It is a Latin doxology that is the second item in the Order of Mass that begins with the words “Gloria in Excelsis Deo”.

Answer 24

Gloria

Question 25

It is a hymn of adoration sung or said immediately before the prayer of consecration.

Answer 25

Sanctus

Question 26

It means “Lamb of God”, and is a liturgical prayer to Jesus.

Answer 26

Agnus Dei

Question 27

It was a poetry set into music and arranged into multiple parts without accompaniment.

Answer 27

Madrigal

Question 28

TRUE OR FALSE
Madrigal was a popular form of entertainment that talked about love, pastoral themes, or any secular topic.

Answer 28

TRUE

Question 29

It was a musical technique in which the melody reflects the literal meaning of the text.

Answer 29

Word Painting