MUSIC 9 FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Multiple Choice: Read each item carefully. Shade the circle that corresponds to the correct answer. ( 1 point each )

1. Which vocal form became a symbol of ensuring intellectual , spiritual and aesthetic solidarity of Christian domain?
a. Aria c. Latin chant
b. Gregorian chant d. Plainchant
2. The Church believed that music should make the listener or participant receptive to their ___________________.
a. body and soul b. heart and soul
c. thoughts and emotions d. thoughts and feelings
3. During Medieval period , compositions are more of ___________________.
a. a function and duty b. a passion
c. an eloquent d. an entertainment
4. Most Medieval composers wrote mainly for the Church and remained _________________.
a.anonymous b. famous
b.prestigious d. prosperous
5. In which period were stems began to be added to the nuemes ?
a. Ars Antiqua c. Ars Nova
b. Early Christian d. Romanesque
6. Which of the following is an early church music in free movement or free rhythm?
a. Ethnic music b. Folk music
c. Gregorian chant d. Religious song
7. How long was the Medieval Period ?
a. almost 500 years b. almost 800 years
c. almost 1000 years d. almost 1300 years
8. Which of the following does not belong to Medieval period?
a. Ars Nova b. Ballad
c. Gothic d.Romanesque
9. During Medieval period , compositions are more of ___________________.
a. a function and duty b. a passion
c. an eloquence d. an entertainment
10. Which school began in Paris at the Cathedral de Notre Dame?
a. Ars Antiqua b. Ars Nova
c. Romanesque d. Gothic
11. Which music school represents New Art?
a. Ars Antiqua b. Ars Nova
c. Romanesque d. Gothic
12. What do you call the first type of polyphony that higher harmony mirrored each other ?
a. Cantus firmus b. Organum
c. Parallel Organum d. Polyphony
13. What is the vocal form, wherein more than one pitch sung at the same time?
a. Cantus firmus b. Organum
c. Parallel Organum d. Polyphony
14. Who was a nun with reported mystical powers, who began composing music different from the Notre Dame school.
a. Adam de la Halle b. Leonin
c. Perotin d. Von Bingen Hildegard
15. Who wrote the first ever musical theater piece Le Jeu de Robin et Marion?
a. Adam de la Halle b. Leonin
c. Perotin d. Von Bingen Hildegard
16. What was the symbol used to know the rise and fall of the tune?
a. diamonds b. nuemes
c. notes d. stems
17. What style of music can be characterized as adding hollow sounding harmonies (perfect 4ths & 5ths) to existing chants ?
a. Cantus firmus b. Organum
c. Parallel Organum d. Polyphony
18. Medieval music does not include the major or minor key, instead it uses _________.
a. Atonal b.Harmony
c. Melody d. Modes
19. What do you call the French musicians who traveled across Europe during the 12th and 13th centuries?
a. Cantors b. Bands
c. Minstrels d. Troubadours
20. Which music school represents Old Art?
a. Ars Antiqua b. Ars Nova
c. Gothic d. Romanesque