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Music History Quiz

Questions Answers
1. What is the name of the first major musical period in Western music history? A. Medieval period
2. What is the name of the period that followed the Medieval period? B. Renaissance period
3. What is the name of the period that followed the Renaissance period? C. Baroque period
4. What is the name of the period that followed the Baroque period? D. Classical period
5. What is the name of the period that followed the Classical period? E. Romantic period
6. What is the name of the period that followed the Romantic period? F. Modern period
7. What is the name of the period that followed the Modern period? G. Contemporary period
8. Who wrote the opera The Magic Flute? H. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
9. Who wrote the symphony Eroica? I. Ludwig van Beethoven
10. Who wrote the opera Carmen? J. Georges Bizet

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Music History Practice Sheet

Introduction

Welcome to your Music History practice sheet! This sheet will help you level up your knowledge about Music History. As you progress through the sheet, the difficulty level will gradually increase.

Questions

  1. What is the difference between a composer and a performer?

  2. Name two famous composers from the Baroque period.

  3. Name two musical instruments that were used during the Classical period.

  4. What is the difference between a symphony and a concerto?

  5. Name two famous composers from the Romantic period.

  6. Name two musical instruments that were used during the Romantic period.

  7. What is the difference between a sonata and a suite?

  8. Name two famous composers from the 20th century.

  9. Name two musical instruments that were used during the 20th century.

  10. What is the difference between a rondo and a fugue?

Practice Problems

  1. Write a short composition in the style of a Baroque composer.

  2. Identify the form of a piece of music written in the Classical period.

  3. Write a short composition in the style of a Romantic composer.

  4. Identify the form of a piece of music written in the 20th century.

  5. Write a short composition in the style of a 20th century composer.

  6. Analyze a piece of music from the Baroque period and identify its form.

  7. Analyze a piece of music from the Romantic period and identify its form.

  8. Analyze a piece of music from the 20th century and identify its form.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed your Music History practice sheet. We hope you have enjoyed learning about Music History and are now more knowledgeable about the subject.

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