Question

vWhich of the following statements about Palestrina is not correct?

Option A
He was the music director at St. Peter's Cathedral

Option B
He ignored the recommendations of the Council of Trent

Option C
He spent his entire career writing music for the Catholic Church

Option D
He wrote many sacred works and masses.

Question 62
Question 62
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Question 62
A concerto that pairs the orchestra with a small ensemble is called

Option A
Concerto Grosso

Option B
Solo Concerto

Option C
Oratorio

Option D
Opera

Question 63
Question 63
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Question 63
Another term for Baroque might be

Option A
Barrocco

Option B
All of the above

Option C
Barocco

Option D
Barruecco

Question 64
Question 64
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Question 64
Operas began with an instrument piece called

Option A
Pavanne

Option B
Overture

Option C
Concerto

Option D
Oratorio

Answer 1

Question 1 (Palestrina) — B
He did not ignore the Council of Trent; his style is often cited as complying with its recommendations.

Question 62 — A (Concerto Grosso)

Question 63 — C (Barocco)

Question 64 — B (Overture)