Eras (Leaving Cert Music): Quizzes
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What texture characterised early Medieval music such as Gregorian chant?
What texture characterised early Medieval music such as Gregorian chant?
Monophonic
Which Renaissance forms are associated with richer polyphonic textures?
Which Renaissance forms are associated with richer polyphonic textures?
Motets and madrigals
What are terraced dynamics in Baroque music?
What are terraced dynamics in Baroque music?
Contrast between loud and soft dynamics
Which texture is most characteristic of Classical Era music?
Which texture is most characteristic of Classical Era music?
Homophonic (melody with accompaniment)
What is programme music in the Romantic Era?
What is programme music in the Romantic Era?
Music that tells a story
Which instruments are associated with 20th Century music?
Which instruments are associated with 20th Century music?
Synthesisers and electric guitar
Which instrument replaced the harpsichord in the Classical Era?
Which instrument replaced the harpsichord in the Classical Era?
Piano
When did polyphony develop in Western music history?
When did polyphony develop in Western music history?
Later Medieval music (e.g., organum)
How did orchestras change during the Romantic Era?
How did orchestras change during the Romantic Era?
They became larger with expanded range
What tonality system was established in the Baroque Era?
What tonality system was established in the Baroque Era?
Major/minor tonality