DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN MUSIC GRADE 9

NAME: ______________________________________________SECTION: _________________

Directions: Read the statement carefully. Choose only the letters of the correct answer and
write it on your answer sheet.
1. The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word barroco which means?
A. Pearl of regular shape C. Pearl of irregular shape
C.Pearl of shape D. Shape of pearl
2. The period when the Christian church highly influenced culture and political affairs in
Europe.
A. Medieval Period C. Renaissance Period
B. Baroque Period D. None of the above
3. It refers to a period which signifies Middle Ages?
A. Baroque Period C. Medieval Period
B. Primitive Period D. Renaissance Period
4. Which of the following statement is True about BAROQUE PERIOD?
A. Early compass favored homophonic texture.
B. Known for simplicity of the musicians.
C. Melodies are less dynamics.
D. Music compositions are accessible.
5. Which of the following Baroque Music forms developed through imitative counterpoint?
A. Concerto Grosso C. Fugue
B. Madrigal D. Oration
6. He is a talented pianist and composer who bridged the late Classical era to early
Romantic era.
A. Beethoven C. Handel
B. Haydn D. Mozart
7. It is a multi-movement work designed for an instrumental soloist and orchestra?
A. Concerto B. Sonata
B. Sonata Allegro D. Symphony
8. Which of the following statement is TRUE about SONATA?
A. It is a multi- movement work for solo instrument.
B. It is a multi-movement work for duet instruments.
C. It is a multi-movement work for trio instruments.
D. It is a multi-movement work for quarter instruments.
9. He is one of the most famous violin virtuosos in the world.
A. Antonio Vivaldi C. David Garret
B. Johann Sebastian Bach D. Niccolo Paganini
10. It is an instrumental music which tells short story without text or lyrics
A. Chamber Music C. Electronic Music
B. Madrigal Music D. Program Music
11. The following compositions below are famous work of Tchaikovsky, except one.
A. Concerto No. 1 in Eb, Op. 6 C. Swan Lake
B. Symphony No.2 D. Symphony No.6
12. Which of the following statement is TRUE about ARIA?
A. It is an air or solo singing art part sung by a principal character.
B. It is an air or duet singing art part sung by a principal character.
C. It is an air or trio singing art part sung by principal character.
D. It is an air or quartet singing art part sung by principal character.
13. It refers to a musical term which signifies slight speeding up or slowing down of the
tempo of piece at the discretion of the soloist.
A. Passagio C. Rubato
B. Tessitura D. Vibrato
14. It refers to a female voice which signifies bright and full sound
A. Coloratura C. Lyric
B. Dramatic D. Mezzo-Soprano.
15. Popular music during the latter part of medieval Period which is not bound by catholic
traditions.
A. Sacred music C. Secular music
B. Instrumental music D. Solo music
16. Which of the following refers a presentation with the full orchestra and soloist.
A. Fugue C. Concerto
B.Oratorio D. Concerto Grosso
17. Most of mass music’s text were set to melismatic. Melismatic means….
A. One note set to one syllable
B. Few notes set to one syllable
C. One note to many syllable
D. Many notes to one syllable
18. Which one of the following is not a type of programme music?
A. Song cycle C. Concert overture
B. Symphonic poem D. Incidental music
19. Frederick Chopin wrote most of his music for the following instrument.
A. Violin C. Flute
B. Piano D. Orchestra
20. Which statement is true about Baroque Period?
A. Known for the simplicity of the musician’s
B. Early composers favoured homophonic texture
C. Music composition are accessible
D. Melodies are less dynamic
21. Which of the following is not characteristic of a classical music?
A. Sings chant C. Has a lighter and clearer texture
B.Extensive use of crescendo D. Uses broken chords
22. If Mozart was known as “Child Prodigy” Haydn was known _____as?
A. Father of symphony C. Father of Classical Era
B. Piano Virtuoso D. Poet of the Piano
23. Which is the most popular Opera Buffa composed by Mozart?
A. “Fideleo” C. “Missa Solemnis”
B. “Idomeneo” D. “The Magic Flute”
24. What is the instrumental composition which serves as an introduction of opera?
A. Overture C. Sing
B. Opera D. Comic
25. What cultural life was dominated during Classical Era?
A. Republican C. Democracy
B. Christianity D. Aristocracy

Prepared by: MRS: RECELMY R. CALFOFORO