Question

3 multiple choice 3 points
lhomme armé is:
a french secular song about an \armed man\ used by many composers as a cantus firmus
a gregorian chant used as the basis of an organum
a song composed by guillaume dufay
none of the above

4 multiple choice 3 points
the baroque period is characterized by:
dissonant harmony and abrupt modulation
use of complex polyphony
minimalist textures and plain melodies
homophonic texture and ornamental melodies

5 multiple choice 3 points
baroque architecture is known for its:
strict adherence to classical roman designs
functional and utilitarian structures
grandiose scale and elaborate ornamentation
understated elegance and simplicity

6 multiple choice 3 points
palestrinas music appeased the council of trent because:
the melody contained few leaps between notes.
when a leap did occur, it was immediately countered by opposite stepwise motion.
the flow of the music was dynamic, not rigid or static.
dissonances were either as a passing note or off the beat. if it is on the beat, it is immediately resolved.
all of the above

Explanation:

1. For question 3: L'homme armé is a well-known French secular tune that was widely reused as a cantus firmus by numerous Renaissance composers. It is not a Gregorian chant, not composed by Dufay (though he used it), so the first option is correct.
2. For question 4: Baroque music is defined by ornate, homophonic textures with decorated melodies; dissonance was used but resolved smoothly, complex polyphony is more characteristic of the Renaissance, and minimalist textures do not fit the Baroque style.
3. For question 5: Baroque architecture is famous for its dramatic, large-scale designs with intricate decorative details, contrasting with the restraint of classical Roman or minimalist styles.
4. For question 6: Palestrina's music satisfied the Council of Trent's requirements for clear, reverent sacred music through all the listed features: stepwise melody, resolution of leaps, dynamic flow, and controlled dissonance.

Answer:

1. A. A French secular song about an "armed man" used by many composers as a cantus firmus
2. D. Homophonic texture and ornamental melodies
3. C. Grandiose scale and elaborate ornamentation
4. E. All of the above