By the mid-seventeenth century, opera had become:
A) the first commercial music
B) the first a cappella music
C) the downfall of the Roman Catholic Church
D) outdated and practically forgotten
E) a useful tool in the Counter-Reformation
A
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What do you hear in the music that marks this selection as a work song? (See also Transcription 4-9 Worlds of Music pp. 193) What is the function of this particular work song?
What will be an ideal response?
Baroque art features theatrical compositions in order to __________.
A. emphasize the rationality of Humanism B. embody the ideals of the Reformation C. elicit emotional responses from viewers D. convey the frivolity of wealthy patrons
Which of the following is NOT a goal of set design?
A. to establish the time and place of the play B. to present a visual metaphor for the themes of the play C. to determine the relationship between audience and action D. to be completely accurate in all historical detail
All of the following are characteristics of Rococo art except
A. paintings portrayed elegant men and women in idyllic pastoral surroundings. B. beautiful ornaments were made from rich materials. C. furniture was beautifully made but uncomfortable and of little use. D. tapestry art reached its peak during this period.