Vivaldi Quiz
10 Questions
| Attempts: 285
From the course, History 1, from Ashby Musical Enterprises.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
In which year was Vivaldi born?
- A.
1678
- B.
1685
- C.
1687
- D.
1714
Correct Answer
A. 1678 -
- 2.
What is Vivaldi most known for?
- A.
Opera
- B.
Inventing the violin
- C.
Concertos
- D.
Theory teacher
Correct Answer
C. Concertos -
- 3.
Vivaldi's music often used descriptive, programmatic elements.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 4.
How many movements did the concerto grosso come to have?
- A.
3
- B.
4
- C.
5
Correct Answer
A. 3 -
- 5.
Which abbreviation would you likely see in a listing of Vivaldi's works?
- A.
BWV
- B.
ATV
- C.
RV
- D.
Hob
Correct Answer
C. RV -
- 6.
With which institution did Vivaldi have no connection?
- A.
Governor of Mantua
- B.
Conservatorio del'Ospedale della Pieta
- C.
Royal Academy of Music
- D.
St. Mark's Basilica
Correct Answer
C. Royal Academy of Music -
- 7.
In which city was Vivaldi born?
Correct Answer
Venice - 8.
Besides "The Four Seasons," name one titled composition that Vivaldi wrote.
- 9.
What was Vivaldi's nickname?
Correct Answer
The Red Priest
Red Priest - 10.
What is a concertino?
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