The harpsichord is associated with which musical period?
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
Which definition best describes the meaning of a symphony?
A composition written for solo instrument accompanied by orchestra
A composition written for two violins, a viola and a cello
A composition written for orchestra consisting of four movements
What is the name for a piece of music performed on stage that tells a historical or mythological story entirely through singing?
A musical
An opera
A concerto
Which of these words best describes a male singer who has a vocal range between a tenor and bass range?
Alto
Bassoon
Baritone
During which period did composers make most use of the alberti bass?
Minimalist
Which is the best description for the syllabic word setting?
When a composer uses one note per syllable in a song
When a composer uses many notes per syllable to compose music for a song
When a singer has no accompaniment
Which of the following is not a type of musical ornament?
Trill
Mordent
Arpeggio
The term chorus has more than one meaning. Which of the following definitions is incorrect?
When you pluck a string a instrument
The catchy refrain in a song
A group of singers
Which of the following best describes two melodies of equal importance, played at the same time, weaving in and out of each other?
Homophony
Polyphony
Ground bass
Where are you most likely to find a cadenza in music?
In the woodwind section
In a concerto
In an operatic chorus