Question

A madrigal may be

Option A
In homophonic texture

Option B
In polyphonic texture

Option C
Both

Option D
Neither

Question 7
Question 7
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Question 7
The difference between an English madrigal and an Italian madrigal might be

Option A
Italian madrigals were sung in Latin

Option B
English madrigals did not use musical instruments

Option C
There was really no difference

Option D
English madrigals were lighter and more humorous

Question 8
Question 8
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Question 8
Which of the following can characterize Renaissance Music?

Option A
Extreme use of dynamics and tone color

Option B
Portrayed all emotions in a balanced and moderate fashion

Option C
Mostly Monophonic

Option D
Used a well defined pulse of accents

Question 9
Question 9
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Question 9
The Renaissance was know as the Golden Age of A Cappella because

Option A
Choral music did not necessarily require instrumental accompaniment

Option B
The Church did not allow choral music to be accompanied by instruments

Option C
All of the above

Option D
Compositions were based on British and Italian Literature

Question 10
Question 10
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Question 10
Instrumental music during the Renaissance was primarily used

Option A
Military parades

Option B
Primarily in the church

Option C
Primarily at royal events

Option D
Social purposes such as dancing

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

**Question 7**: A madrigal may be
**Answer**: **C. Both**
A madrigal can be in either homophonic or polyphonic texture.

**Question 8**: The difference between an English madrigal and an Italian madrigal might be
**Answer**: **D. English madrigals were lighter and more humorous**
English madrigals often had a lighter, more humorous character compared to the more serious Italian madrigals.

**Question 9**: Which of the following can characterize Renaissance Music?
**Answer**: **B. Portrayed all emotions in a balanced and moderate fashion**
Renaissance music typically aimed for balance and moderation in emotion, contrasting sharply with the more extreme expressions found in later periods.

**Question 10**: The Renaissance was known as the Golden Age of A Cappella because
**Answer**: **C. All of the above**
Choral music during the Renaissance frequently did not require instrument accompaniment, the Church often preferred unaccompanied music, and compositions drew on a rich literary tradition.

**Question 11**: Instrumental music during the Renaissance was primarily used
**Answer**: **D. Social purposes such as dancing**
While instrumental music was used in various settings, much of it was associated with social and dance purposes during the Renaissance period.