1 What was the most significant contributions of Baroque era in music? 1. The modes finally collapsed 2. The major-minor key system A. Statement I alone could explain the statement B.Statement 2 alone could explain the statement C Both statement and 2 explain the statement D Neither statement 1 nor 2 could explain the statement 2. Who were the musical giants of Baroque music? i. Johann Sebastian Bach ii. Antonio Vivaldi iii. George Frideric Handel iv. Claudin Monteverdi A. and i only B. iii and iv only) D. 1, ii, iii and iv C. i, ii, and if only 3. Which is NOT a characteristic of Baroque Music? A. Imitation among voices is common B. Church Music sung with orchestral accompaniment C. One affection or mood usually persists throughout an entire piece D. Melodies often spun out into short, flowing lines with many ornaments (such as trills) 4. What had been said about a Cantata? A. It was based on a sacred story, usually taken from the Bible B. It is a large-scale musical composition on a sacred subject for choir, soloists and orchestra. C. The greatest aratorios of the Baroque period were composed during the first half of 18th century D. These are for soloists and chorus accompanied by orchestra, and are like mininture oratorios 5. What had become the basis of orchestra during the Baroque period of music? A. String Section D. Brass Section B. Percussion Section D. Woodwind Section
