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Date:
Score:
___________
___________
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Write the letters only.
_______ 1.
_______ 2.
c.
d.
cantata
none of these
Short vocal form. It is a free form for solo voice with accompaniment in which the vocal
melody approximates the natural inflection of the speech.
a.
b.
_______ 3.
opera
oratorio
recitative
aria
c.
d.
cantata
none of these
oratorio
aria
c.
d.
opera
none of these
c.
d.
fugue
none of these
canonic
counterpoint
Composite vocal work in several movements for solo voice instrumental and
accompaniment, chorus. These are written for specific holy days in the Lutheran Church
Calendar.
a.
b.
cantata
suite
c.
d.
overture
none of these
II. Direction: Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Write the letters only.
_______ 1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Gregorian Chant
Organum
Aria
Madrigals
_______ 4.
a.
b.
c.
d.
_______ 2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Fugue
Aria
Chorus
Recitative
_______ 5.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Cantata
Aria
Opera
Oratorio
_______ 3.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Polyphonic texture
Terraced dynamics
Individualism
Repeated rhythmic patterns
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III. True or False: Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong.
_______ 1.
_______ 2.
_______ 3.
_______ 4.
_______ 5.
Recitative, aria and chorale are the examples of single vocal forms.
Theres no alteration of dynamics in Baroque music.
The word Baroque is derived from barroco which means pearl of regular shape.
George Frideric Handel is well-known more for his instrumental compositions.
Johann Sebastian Bach is well-known for the use of counterpoint in his
compositions.
IV. Direction: Indicate whether the following statements best describe Pre-Baroque or Baroque music.
____________ 1. Their works feature such factor as terraced dynamics, bel canto and an incessant
rhythmic drive.
____________ 2. Era of ecstasy and exuberance of dynamic tensions and sweeping gestures, passion for
large and noble subjects.
____________ 3. The foundation of Western Art were laid in this long period. Vocal polyphony was
begun in which musical interest is shared equally between parts which move
independently to produce an interwoven texture.
____________ 4. Major and minor modes gradually replaced the church modes and moderate
modulation to related keys replaced the practice in remaining in one tonality.
____________ 5. Music was with no regular metric grouping, has narrow range, average tessitura and
conjunct notion. Tonal organization is basically that of the church modes.
____________ 6. This period was characterized by a great interest in drama, religious intensity. This was
a time of significant advances in science, rise of sizable merchant class.
____________ 7. Dynamics were not indicated in most music of this period. Texture was predominantly
monophonic.
____________ 8. Characteristic timbre of this period was that of the basso continuo which was consists
of keyboard, and bass instrument.
____________ 9. Notation of the sounds developed in this period; Syllable names for the note of the
scale was invented by Guido d Arrezo which is the basis of the modern Solfeggio
system.
__________ 10. Polarity of outer voices because of the predominance of the high pitched
instruments; use of imitative and non-imitative polyphony.
V.
Matching Type: Match column A with Column B. Column A refers to the title of the
compositions and Column B refers to the name of the composers.
Column A
____ 1.
____ 2.
____ 3.
____ 4.
____ 5.
Hallelujah Chorus
Four Seasons - Spring
Toccata and Fugue in D minor
Messiah
Air on G-String
Column B
a)
b)
c)
d)
Claudio Monteverdi
Antonio Vivaldi
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frederic Handel
VI. Direction: Identify the Baroque composers being described by the following statements.
______________________ 1.
______________________ 2.
______________________ 3.
______________________ 4.
______________________ 5.
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VII. Direction: Choose the five (5) instruments that were popularly used during the Baroque Period.
________________ 1.
________________ 2.
________________ 3.
________________ 4.
________________ 5.
clavichord
piano
bassoon
glockenspiel
violin
organ
harp
xylophone
harpsichord
mandolin/lute
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KEY TO CORRECTION
I. Multiple Choice
1. b
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. a
II.
1. c
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. b
III. True or False
1. True
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True
IV.
1. Baroque
2. Baroque
3. Pre-Baroque
4. Baroque
5. Pre-Baroque
6. Baroque
7. Pre-Baroque
8. Baroque
9. Pre-Baroque
10. Baroque
V. Matching Type
1. d
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. c
VI. Identification
1. Johann Sebastian Bach
2. George Frederic Handel
3. Claudio Monteverdi
4. Johann Sebastian Bach
5. Antonio Vivaldi
VII.
clavichord
harpsichord
organ
violin
mandolin/lute
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I.
DATE: ___________
SCORE: ___________
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Write the letters only.
_____ 1. An instrumental piece in which the leading theme (A) is repeated, alternating with the others.
A typical pattern, with letters representing thematic sections would be ABACABA.
a. ternary form
c. sonata-allegro form
b. rondo form
d. none of these
_____ 2. A drama set to music complete with costumes, scenery and staging.
a. oratorio
c. opera
b. aria
d. none of these
_____ 3. A multi-movement or long instrumental form for the orchestra in three or more movements. A sonata
for the orchestra.
a. symphony
c. sonata
b. concerto
d. none of these
_____ 4. A distinct style of opera which usually implies heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological
characters.
a. opera buffa
c. comic opera
b. opera seria
d. none of these
_____ 5. A free form for solo voice accompaniment in which the vocal melody approximates the natural
rhythm and pitch inflection of the text.
a. recitative
c. overture
b. suite
d. none of these
_____ 6. The first section of the sonata allegro form containing the statement of a theme.
a. development
c. exposition
b. recapitulation
d. none of these
_____ 7. A multi-movement instrumental form for piano or any solo melodic instrument; or for piano and any
melodic instrument.
a. symphony
c. sonata
b. concerto
d. none of these
_____ 8. Technique writing in polyphonic texture.
a. counterpoint
b. canonic
c.
d.
fugue
none of these
_____ 9. Stereotyped figures of accompaniment for the pianists left hand, consisting of broken chords. They
are named for Domenico Alberti, who used them extensively.
a. Basso Continuo
c. broken chord
b. Figured Bass
d. none of these
_____ 10. The most significant single movement form of classical period and most satisfying form because of
its balance of repetition, variation and contrast.
a. sonata
c. sonata allegro form
b. concerto
d. none of these
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II.
Direction: Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Write the letters only.
_____ 1. a.
b.
c.
d.
symphony
concerto
sonata
sonata allegro form
_____ 4. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 2. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 5. a.
b.
c.
d.
Aria
Cantata
Opera
Oratorio
_____ 3. a.
b.
c.
d.
rondo
sonata allegro form
minuet and trio
sonata
_____ 6. a.
b.
c.
d.
IV. Direction:
Indicate whether the following statements describe Pre Baroque, Baroque or Classical
Period.
______________ 1. The foundation of Western Art were laid in this long period. Vocal polyphony was begun in
which musical interest is shared equally between parts which move independently to produce
an interwoven texture.
______________ 2. Music became lighter, clearer in texture, less complicated and mainly homophonic in which a
melody above a chordal accompaniment.
______________ 3. Major and minor modes gradually replaced the church modes and moderate modulation to
related keys replaced the practice in remaining in one tonality.
______________ 4. Emphasis was given on grace and beauty of melody and form, proportion and balance, and
traditionalism.
______________ 5. Sonata form developed and became the most important design.
______________ 6. Music was with no regular metric grouping, has narrow range, average tessitura and
conjunct notion. Tonal organization is basically that of the church modes.
______________ 7. This period was characterized by a great interest in drama, religious intensity. This was a
time of significant advances in science, rise of sizable merchant class.
______________ 8. Characteristic timbre of this period was that of the basso continuo which was consists of
keyboard, bass instrument.
______________ 9. Dynamics were not indicated in most music of this period. Texture was predominantly
monophonic.
______________ 10. The period that gives impression of greater stability, response clarity, balance, objectivity and
traditionalism.
______________ 11. Their works feature such factor as terraced dynamics, bel canto and an incessant rhythmic
drive.
______________ 12. Notation of the sounds developed in this period; Syllable names for the note of the scale was
invented by Guido d Arrezo which is the basis of the modern Solfeggio system.
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______________ 13. Importance was given to instrumental music - sonata, minuet and trio, string quartet, symphony,
concerto and even serenades.
______________ 14. Era of ecstasy and exuberance of dynamic tensions and sweeping gestures, passion for
large and noble subjects.
______________ 15. Composers attempted to create music which is formal, strict in proportion and
moderate in expression.
______________ 16. Polarity of outer voices because of the predominance of the high pitched instruments; use of
imitative and non-imitative polyphony.
V.
____ 1.
____ 2.
____ 3.
____ 4.
____ 5.
Column B
a)
b)
c)
VI. Direction: Identify the composers being described by the following statements.
2
______________________ 1.
______________________ 2.
Father of Counterpoint.
______________________ 3.
______________________ 4.
At age of five, he was already playing violin and harpsichord. Most prolific
composer of Classical period.
______________________ 5.
Brought Classical period in music to its culmination and, at the same time,
launched music on the path toward Romantic period. He became deaf towards
the later part of his life, yet, he was still able to compose some of his master
works.
VII. Listening
_____ 1. a.
b.
c.
_____ 2. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 3. a.
b.
c.
_____ 4. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 5. a.
b.
c.
_____ 6. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 7. a.
b.
c.
_____ 8. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 9. a.
b.
c.
_____ 10. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 11. a.
b.
c.
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_____ 12. a.
b.
c.
d.
Luigi Boocherini
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Muzio Clementi
Ludwig van Beethoven
_____ 15. a.
b.
_____ 13. a.
_____ 16. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 17. a.
b.
c.
_____ 18. a.
b.
c.
d.
b.
c.
_____ 14. a.
b.
c.
d.
c.
df
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Multiple Choice
1. b
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. c
7. c
8. a
9. d
10. c
II.
1. d
2. b
3. d
4. c
5. a
6. d
III. True or False
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. False
5. True
IV.
1. Pre-Baroque
2. Classical
3. Baroque
4. Classical
5. Classical
6. Pre-Baroque
7. Baroque
8. Baroque
9. Pre-Baroque
10. Classical
11. Baroque
12. Pre-Baroque
13. Classical
14. Baroque
15. Classical
16. Baroque
V.
1. b
2. c
3. c
4. c
5. a
VI.
1. Franz Joseph Haydn
2. Johann Sebastian Bach
3. George Frederic Handel
4. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
5. Ludwig van Beethoven
VII. Listening
1. a
2. c
3. c
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. d
9. b
10. b
11. a
12. d
13. a
14. a
15. b
16. a
17. b
18. a
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I.
DATE: ___________
SCORE: ___________
Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer from the given choices. Write the letters only.
_____ 11. It is a musical setting of a poem. Its melody is expressive of the words and the
accompanying piano part is also descriptive enough.
a. art song
c. lieder
b. lied
d. all of these
_____ 12. Text of the opera, oratorio and cantata.
a. libretto
b. script
c.
d.
score
none of these
_____ 13. A passage or section varying length in a style of brilliant improvisation usually inserted near the end
of a composition, where it serves as a retarding element, giving the performer a chance to exhibit his
technical mastery.
a. coda
c. codetta
b. cadenza
d. none of these
_____ 14. Theatrical performance by a dancing group usually with costumes and scenery to the
accompaniment of music but customarily without singing or spoken words.
a. opera
c. cantata
b. broadway musical
d. none of these
_____ 15. A drama set to music complete with costumes, scenery and staging.
a. oratorio
c. opera
b. aria
d. none of these
_____ 16. A multi-movement instrumental form for piano or any solo melodic instrument; or for piano and any
melodic instrument.
a. symphony
c. sonata
b. concerto
d. none of these
_____ 17. An instrumental composition intended as an introduction to an opera, oratorio or similar work.
a. intermezzo
c. overture
b. interlude
d. none of these
_____ 18. A distinct style of opera which usually implies heroic or tragic drama that employs mythological
characters.
a. opera buffa
c. comic opera
b. opera seria
d. none of these
_____9. A composition for orchestra and a solo instrument which is in three movements.
a. concerto
c. symphony
b. fugue
d. none of these
_____10.
_____11. Liturgical chant of the Roman Catholic Church named after Pope Gregory I, who has believed to have
developed it.
a. hymn
`
c. organum
b. motet
d. none of these
_____12. Composition for the piano devoted to the development of performing skill which usually concentrates
upon a single difficult problem and repeats the passage involving this difficulty throughout the piece.
a. nocturne
c. fantasie impromptu
b. polonaise
d. none of these
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_____13. The first section of the sonata allegro form containing the statement of a theme.
a. development
c. exposition
b. recapitulation
d. none of these
_____14. Mature form of imitative counterpoint based on a short melody called the subject of the theme which
is stated at the beginning by one voice alone, being imitated by the other voices in close succession
and reappearing throughout the entire piece in all the voice at different points in time.
a. ricercare
c. fugue
b. motet
d. none of these
_____15. Romantic character piece for piano written in a somewhat melancholy or languid style with an
expressive melody over a broken chord accompaniment.
a. etude
c. polonaise
b. nocturne
d. none of these
_____16. The most significant single movement form of classical period and most satisfying form because of
its balance of repetition, variation and contrast.
a. sonata
c. sonata allegro form
b. concerto
d. none of these
_____17. A style of performance in which the player deviates slightly the exact execution of the rhythm; A
fraction of time is borrowed from one note in order to lengthen another.
a. romanticism
c. fermata
b. hold
d. none of these
_____18. Technique of writing in polyphonic texture.
a. canonic
b. counterpoint
c.
d.
fugue
none of these
_____19. Short vocal form. It is a free form for solo voice with accompaniment in which the vocal melody
approximates the natural inflection of the speech.
a. aria
c. recitative
b. arioso
d. none of these
II.
Direction: Choose the word that does not belong to the group. Write the letters only.
_____ 1. a.
b.
c.
d.
Aida
La Traviata
The Magic Flute
Carmen
_____6.
_____ 2. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 7. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 3. a.
b.
c.
d.
scherzo
mazurka
theme and variations
polonaise
_____ 8. a.
b.
c.
d.
Etude in E
Fantasie Impromptu
Eine Kleine Nacthmusik
Nocturne in E Flat
_____ 4. a.
b.
c.
d.
symphony
concerto
sonata
sonata allegro form
_____ 9. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 5. a.
b.
c.
d.
_____ 10. a.
b.
c.
d.
Aria
Cantata
Opera
Oratorio
a.
b.
c.
d.
Fugue
Aria
Chorus
Recitative
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Indicate whether the following statements describe Pre Baroque, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic.
______________ 1. Period when the individual sought to revolt against established rules and traditions of
previous era. Composers sought to express their own creative identities.
______________ 2. The foundation of Western Art were laid in this long period. Vocal polyphony was begun
in which musical interest is shared equally between parts which move independently to
produce an interwoven texture.
______________ 3. Chromaticism was extensively employed; modulations to distant keys were frequent.
Extensive use of all dynamic possibilities with emphasis on crescendo and decrescendo.
______________ 4. Music became lighter, clearer in texture, less complicated and mainly homophonic in
which a melody above a chordal accompaniment.
______________ 5. Major and minor modes gradually replaced the church modes and moderate modulation to
related keys replaced the practice in remaining in one tonality.
______________ 6. Music of this era is characterized by emphasis on subjectivity, emotional qualities and
greater freedom of form. The composers tended more toward programmatic expression.
Nationalism in music was achieved by the incorporation of elements from folk music of
subjects from folklore.
______________ 7. Music was with no regular metric grouping, has narrow range, average tessitura and
conjunct notion. Tonal organization is basically that of the church modes.
______________ 8. This period was characterized by a great interest in drama, religious intensity. This was a
time of significant advances in science, rise of sizable merchant class.
______________ 9.
Characteristic timbre of this period was that of the basso continuo which was consists of
keyboard, bass instrument.
______________ 10. Expansion of forms; Striving towards a more concise form of expression, increased
interest in orchestral color, textures of sound. Changes of tempo and rubato became
hallmarks of the style and the range of possible tempos increased; new stylized dance
forms appeared such as waltz, polonaise, polka, mazurka etc.
______________ 11. Dynamics were not indicated in most music of this period. Texture was predominantly
monophonic.
______________ 12. The period that gives impression of greater stability, response clarity, balance, objectivity
and traditionalism; Emphasis was given on grace and beauty of melody and form,
proportion and balance, and traditionalism.
______________ 13. Their works feature such factor as terraced dynamics, bel canto and an incessant rhythmic
drive.
______________ 14. Notation of the sounds developed in this period; Syllable names for the note of the scale
was invented by Guido d Arrezo which is the basis of the modern Solfeggio system.
______________ 15. Importance was given to instrumental music - sonata, minuet and trio, string quartet,
symphony, concerto and even serenades. Sonata form developed and became the most
important design.
______________ 16. The prominence of a characteristic lyric, emotional, melodic line was a significant feature of
this period. The piano became the favored instrument for many composers because of its
intimate character and large scope of expressive possibilities.
______________ 17. Era of ecstasy and exuberance of dynamic tensions and sweeping gestures, passion for
large and noble subjects.
______________ 18. Polarity of outer voices because of the predominance of the high pitched instruments; use of
imitative and non-imitative polyphony.
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V.
______________________ 2.
He is the Poet of the Piano. Most of his pieces were exquisite miniatures,
which evoked an infinite variety if moods and are always elegant, graceful and
melodic.
______________________ 3.
______________________ 4.
______________________ 5.
He is widely considered the most popular Russian composer in history. His work
includes the The Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker. He was known for his
ballet music.
`
______________________ 6.
______________________ 7.
Father of Counterpoint.
______________________ 8.
He gradually became deaf towards the later part of his life, yet he was still able
to compose great compositions through the aid of his assistant.
______________________ 9.
______________________ 10.
A German composer was known for his Lieder or German Art Song. He also
has compositions for piano and string quartets.
VI. Direction: Indicate whether the following pictures describe Pre Baroque, Baroque, Classical,
Romantic.
A. Painting
B. Sculpture
___________ 1.
___________ 1.
___________ 2.
___________ 3.
___________ 2.
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C. Architecture
___________ 1.
___________ 2.
VII. Listening:
______1. a. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 In the Hall
of the Mountain King
b. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
c. Serenade in G
d. Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Morning
Mood
______2. a. Edvard Grieg
b. Johann Strauss II
c. Frederic Chopin
d. Franz Schubert
______3. a. Baroque Period
b. Classical Period
c. Romantic Period
d. Contemporary Period
______4. a. Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb Major
b. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
c. Symphony No. 5 in C Minor
d. Moonlight Sonata
______5. a. George Friedrich Handel
b. Franz Joseph Haydn
c. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
d. Muzio Clementi
______6. a. Baroque Period
b. Classical Period
c. Romantic Period
d. Contemporary Period
______7. a. Tritsch Tratsch Polka
b. The Beautiful Blue Danube
c. The Wedding March
d. March of the Toy Soldiers
______8. a. Franz Liszt
b. Peter Tchaikovsky
c. Franz Schubert
d. Johann Strauss II
______9. a. Baroque Period
b. Classical Period
c. Romantic Period
d. Contemporary Period
______10. a. Serenade in G
b. Watermusic
c. Air in G String
d. Toccata and Fugue in D
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I.
Multiple Choice
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. d
5. c
6. c
7. c
8. b
9. a
10. d
11. d
12. c
13. d
14. c
15. b
16. c
17. c
18. b
19. c
3. False
4. False
5. False
6. False
7. True
IV.
1. c
2. c
3. c
4. d
5. b
6. a
7. d
8. c
9. c
10. c
III. True or False
1. True
2. True
VI. A
1. Romantic
2. Pre-Baroque
3. Romantic
4. Classical
5. Baroque
6. Romantic
7. Pre-Baroque
8. Baroque
9. Baroque
10. Romantic
11. Pre-Baroque
12. Classical
13. Baroque
14. Pre-Baroque
15. Classical
16. Romantic
17. Baroque
18. Baroque
II.
8. Johann Sebastian
Bach
9. Ludwig Van
Beethoven
10. Wolfgang
Amadeus Mozart
V.
1. George Friedrich
Handel
2. Frederic Chopin
3. Franz Joseph Haydn
4. Johann Strauss II
5. Claude Debussy
6. Peter Ilych
Tchaikovsky
7. John Philip Sousa
1. Baroque
2. Classical
3. Pre- Baroque
B
1. Classical
2. Baroque
C
1. Classical
2. Baroque
VII. Listening
1. d
2. a
3. c
4. b
5. c
6. b
7. b
8. d
9. c
10. c
11. b
12. a
13. a
14. b
15. b
16. a
17. a
18. b
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