During this period, the Dutch were embroiled in a nineteen-year war with which of the following countries?
A. England
B. Portugal
C. Spain
D. France
C
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Identify the instrument accompanying the singer in the listening example
a. lute b. shawm c. bas d. galliard e. vielle
Often, an occupation is associated with certain clothing. Make a list of such occupations. Why is a particular type of clothing used in each?
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In what ways is an operetta different from an opera?
a) An operetta uses a more adventurous harmonic language. b) An operetta is an amateur production, not performed for profit. c) An opera uses an orchestra, whereas the operetta is performed unaccompanied. d) An operetta uses spoken dialogue and is typically more light-hearted.
Which statement is not a facet of program music?
a. inspired by some extra-musical source, such as a story, historical event, or even a painting b. the art song was a favored medium for this type of music c. it is fully compatible with the literary spirit of the nineteenth-century d. based on the fact that specific kinds of music can evoke particular feelings and associations e. always an instrumental composition, it is usually written for a symphony orchestra