Mus 101 (Questions with 100% correct answers)

How many steps make up the Western Octave? correct answers Twelve Which musician is credited with formalizing our system of notating individual pitches upon horizontal lines c. 1050? correct answers Guido d'Arezzo A musical march is most likely to be in which rhythmic meter? correct answers Simple duple In Maurice Ravel's Bolero, which musical element receives the least emphasis? correct answers Melody Where did the Renaissance begin? correct answers Italy Where did the Catholic counter reformation begin? correct answers Italy Which composer of Italian madrigals is most noted for dark harmonies and chromaticism? correct answers Gesualdo Which composer of motets was commissioned to write for the dedication ceremonies of the great Florence Cathedral? correct answers Gesualdo Which theologian initiated the revolt against Catholic dominance of religious thought and musical practice in the 16th century? correct answers None of these, not Bach, not Handel, not Machaut In musical terms, the Church of Rome looked to whom for greater textual clarity in sacred texts during the Counter reformation? correct answers Palestrina British term for harpsichord correct answers Virginal Opera was first conceived in correct answers Italian courts of influence Which will not be found in an opera? correct answers Motet Musicians needed for trio sonata correct answers 4 Composer most acknowledged with regard to Lutheran Cantata correct answers Bach Composer most acknowledged with regard to Baroque Oratorio correct answers Handel Shortest musical era correct answers Classical In the Classical era, which stylistic quality was least pursued? correct answers Disruption In comparison to Mozart, Haydn most clearly excelled in correct answers String quartet