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Q1. In which modern-day country was Dieterich Buxtehude born? A. Germany B. Denmark C. Sweden D. Poland Answer: B. Denmark Q2. Buxtehude spent most of his professional career as organist at which church? A. St. Thomas Church, Leipzig B. St. Mary's Church, Lubeck C. St. Michael's Church, Hamburg D. Thomaskirche, Erfurt Answer: B. St. Mary's Church, Lubeck Q3. Which composer is known to have walked over 250 miles to hear Buxtehude play in Lubeck? A. George Frideric Handel B. Heinrich Schutz C. Johann Sebastian Bach D. Georg Philipp Telemann Answer: C. Johann Sebastian Bach

Q1. In which Italian city was Giuseppe Torelli born? A. Venice B. Bologna C. Verona D. Milan Answer: C. Verona Q2. Approximately when was Giuseppe Torelli born? A. 22 April 1658 B. 6 January 1651 C. 14 March 1660 D. 30 July 1655 Answer: A. 22 April 1658 Q3. Torelli died in Bologna on 8 February of which year? A. 1705 B. 1709 C. 1713 D. 1720 Answer: B. 1709

Q1. When was Anton Webern born? A. December 3, 1883 B. November 15, 1884 C. January 5, 1882 D. October 20, 1885 Answer: A. December 3 Q2. What was the profession of Anton Webern's father? A. University professor of musicology B. Professional musician and conductor C. Mining engineer and civil servant D. Painter and art historian Answer: C. Mining engineer and civil servant Q3. Who was Anton Webern's primary composition teacher during his formative years? A. Gustav Mahler B. Arnold Schoenberg C. Guido Adler D. Alban Berg Answer: B. Arnold Schoenberg

Q1. In which year was Alban Berg born? A. 1885 B. 1890 C. 1875 D. 1880 Answer: A. 1885 Q2. Alban Berg was a prominent composer associated with which musical movement? A. Impressionism B. Second Viennese School C. Romanticism D. Minimalism Answer: B. Second Viennese School Q3. Which composer was Alban Berg’s primary teacher? A. Gustav Mahler B. Richard Strauss C. Arnold Schoenberg D. Anton Webern Answer: C. Arnold Schoenberg

Q1. In which century was Francois Couperin primarily active as a composer? A. 15th century B. 16th century C. 17th century D. 18th century Answer: D. 18th century Q2. What was Francois Couperin’s primary instrument, for which he composed extensively? A. Violin B. Harpsichord C. Flute D. Organ Answer: B. Harpsichord Q3. Francois Couperin is most closely associated with which musical style or period? A. Renaissance B. Classical C. Baroque D. Romantic Answer: C. Baroque

Q1. In which year was Jules Massenet born? A. 1832 B. 1842 C. 1852 D. 1862 Answer: B. 1842 Q2. Jules Massenet was a prominent composer of which musical era? A. Baroque B. Classical C. Romantic D. Modernist Answer: C. Romantic Q3. In which country was Jules Massenet born? A. Italy B. France C. Germany D. Austria Answer: B. France

Q1. William Byrd is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of which historical period? A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical Answer: B. Renaissance Q2. In which year was William Byrd born? A. 1540 B. 1545 C. 1563 D. 1572 Answer: A. 1540 Q3. Byrd spent much of his professional life associated with which institution? A. St. Paul’s Cathedral B. Westminster Abbey C. Chapel Royal D. Canterbury Cathedral Answer: C. Chapel Royal

Q1. In which century did Thomas Tallis primarily compose his music? A. 15th century B. 16th century C. 17th century D. 18th century Answer: B. 16th century Q2. Thomas Tallis served as a composer and organist under how many English monarchs? A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five Answer: C. Four Q3. Which of Tallis’s works is considered one of the most complex 40-part motets ever written? A. Gaude gloriosa B. Spem in alium C. Salvator mundi D. O nata lux Answer: B. Spem in alium

Q1. Hildegard of Bingen is widely regarded as the earliest composer whose music has survived with an attributable name. In which century did she live and compose most of her works? A. 10th century B. 11th century C. 12th century D. 13th century Answer: C. 12th century Q2. What was the primary language in which Hildegard wrote the texts for her musical compositions? A. German B. Latin C. French D. Greek Answer: B. Latin Q3. Hildegard’s most famous musical collection is contained in two large manuscripts. What is the commonly accepted title of the larger one? A. Wiesbaden Codex B. ... Read more

Q1. In which year was Antonio Salieri born? A. 1740 B. 1750 C. 1760 D. 1770 Answer: B. 1750 Q2. Where was Antonio Salieri born? A. Venice B. Verona C. Legnago D. Milan Answer: C. Legnago Q3. What was the name of Salieri's older brother who initially taught him music? A. Giuseppe B. Francesco C. Giovanni D. Leopold Answer: B. Francesco