Because many European monarchs of the 17th and 18th centuries ruled with near-dictatorial power, this period is often referred to as:

A. the Golden Mean.
B. the Royal Era.
C. the Gilded Age.
D. the Age of Kings.
E. the Rule of the Monarchs.


D
Some of the most powerful rulers in history occupied the thrones of various countries during this time.

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a. diminuendo b. accelerando c. rubato d. chromaticism e. glissando

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In 1613, Monteverdi took a position as the director of:

A) several opera houses B) music at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, where he stayed for the rest of his life C) a bank, and never returned to music D) music at St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, where he stayed for only 2 months E) the Florentine Camerata

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A. chamber music. B. opera. C. art song. D. symphonies.

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