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1
The focal point of music in Venice was
A)the Tivoli Gardens
B)the Venetian school
C)the Villa d'Este
D)St. Mark's Cathedral
2
A polychoral motet is a
A)polyphonic composition for mixed voices
B)motet for two or more choirs, often including groups of instruments
C)homophonic composition for brass choir
D)five-voiced choral composition
3
Unlike most Renaissance choral music, Venetian choral music of the late sixteenth century often
A)used both male and female voices
B)was scored for four to six voices
C)contained parts written exclusively for instruments
D)was predominantly in triple meter
4
Which of the following is not true of Venice in the sixteenth century?
A)It was a part of the Papal States on the northeastern coast of Italy.
B)It was a seaport built on tiny islands separated by canals.
C)It became a center of instrumental and vocal music.
D)It was a thriving commercial center for trade between Europe and the near east.
5
St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice was noted for its
A)underground treasuries
B)two widely separated choir lofts
C)regressive attitude toward contemporary music
D)use of musicians performing in gondolas
6
Giovanni Gabrieli
A)was the most important Venetian composer of the late Renaissance
B)was an organist at St. Mark's Cathedral from 1585 until his death in 1612
C)studied music with his uncle, Andrea Gabrieli
D)all of the above





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