The Influence of Ancestry & Imperialism | European “Classical,” or “Art,” Music in Perspective | Respecting and Understanding History and Ancestry | Italian Opera | Classicism |
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True or False
Europe has two of the strongest currencies (Euro/British pound) and the most dominant languages in inter-national trade and communication. |
False, should be used.
True of False
The periods and genres of classical music should not be used only as file labels for the collection of information (throughout our life). |
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What does “Nothing Comes from Nothing” means to you?
Nothing comes from nothing … The aged man sits – head in hands Stars above, earth below – pondering the empty lands Drum beside him – the air grows cold Memories of art – and rhythms of old The w |
C. Church
The major factor of Italian Nationalism during the Romantic Period
A. Establishment of the Kingdom of Italy B. Reduction of the power of the Roman Catholic C. Church D. Both A and B E. None of the Above |
A. The longing for organization and order, reverting back to classic Greek culture
Classicism is defined as:
A. The longing for organization and order, reverting back to classic Greek culture B. The era when music commonly referred to in present day as “classical” was composed and popular C. The era when modern day economic classes in E |
A. Professor of medieval music
Who is James Borders?
A. Professor of medieval music B. Basketball player C. Orchestra composer |
B. gypsy
European cultures such as Jewish and Romany are also known as?
A. secular B. gypsy C. hippies |
D. all of the above
Why do you think it is important to remember dates, period titles, and labels?
A. for keeping a mental framework B. musical achievements in a time reference C. a balanced perspective that each “period” began D. all of the above E. none of the above |
C. Work in Music
The term Opera is derived from the Italian translation
A. Operating performance B. Moving Music C. Work in Music |
C.There had been a pendulem effect between Classical and Romantic periods
Which of the following is true about classicism and romanticism periods?
A. Classical Periods all came first and Romantic periods came after B. Romantic Periods came first and Classical periods came after C. There had been a pendulem effect between Class |
B. 7th-20th centuries
When did “classical” or “art” music from Europe evolved?
A. 2008 B. 7th-20th centuries C. Late 19th–early 20th century |
Simone Martini— frequently portrayed the dark themes and high emotion characteristic of the times.
What do you think the image portrayed? (1285-1344)
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We can attempt is to select a few of the composers, sample their works, and attempt to paint the connection of these works and ideals to the evolution of a continent (Europe) and its subsequent impact on our world today.
We cannot do justice to the multitude of creative European musicians and composers
any more than we could successfully portray the immense creativity in other parts of the world. Why is that so? |
D. Two of these
Italians are passionate about Opera because
A. It is a staple of their national economy B. It is considered an invention of Italian ingenuity C. It became the primary vehicle for which stories and sentiments for generations would be passed D. Two of these |
B. Caused composer's works to become orderly
The surge during the Classicism period to establish order politically and aesthetically:
A. Had absolutely no effect on creativity. B. Caused composer's works to become orderly C. Caused composers to rebel and make their pieces non ordered |
C. Both focus on simplistic stories of human drama
Italian Operas and modern day soap operas share a name because
A. Soap operas were first broadcast in Italy B. Original Soap Operas involved music C. Both focus on simplistic stories of human drama |
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B. Finding themes and topics which resonated with the Italian Populace
One of the tactics that made Giuseppi Verdi possibly the most popular composer
in Italian History A. Advertising his shows in newspapers B. Finding themes and topics which resonated with the Italian Populace C. Bashing the Roman Catholic Church |
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