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Baroque Music: The New Zealand Style

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What is the name of the first New Zealand-born composer of Baroque music?

  1. Alfred Hill

  2. John Joseph Jones

  3. Frederick Page

  4. Douglas Lilburn


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Joseph Jones (1840-1899) was a New Zealand-born composer, conductor, and organist who is considered to be the first New Zealand-born composer of Baroque music.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Baroque music?

  1. Use of continuo

  2. Emphasis on melody

  3. Use of counterpoint

  4. Use of vibrato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vibrato is a technique used in music to create a wavering effect in the pitch of a note. It is not a characteristic of Baroque music, which is known for its use of continuo, emphasis on melody, and use of counterpoint.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque orchestra that was founded in 1992?

  1. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

  2. Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

  3. Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

  4. New Zealand Baroque


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

New Zealand Baroque is a New Zealand Baroque orchestra that was founded in 1992. The orchestra is dedicated to performing Baroque music on period instruments.

Which of the following is not a work by New Zealand composer John Joseph Jones?

  1. Missa Solemnis

  2. Stabat Mater

  3. Requiem

  4. Symphony No. 1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John Joseph Jones did not compose a Symphony No. 1. His works include the Missa Solemnis, Stabat Mater, and Requiem.

What is the name of the annual Baroque music festival held in New Zealand?

  1. New Zealand International Baroque Music Festival

  2. Auckland Baroque Music Festival

  3. Christchurch Baroque Music Festival

  4. Wellington Baroque Music Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Zealand International Baroque Music Festival is an annual Baroque music festival held in New Zealand. The festival features performances by leading Baroque musicians from around the world.

Which of the following is not a New Zealand Baroque composer?

  1. John Joseph Jones

  2. Alfred Hill

  3. Frederick Page

  4. Douglas Lilburn


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Douglas Lilburn (1915-2001) was a New Zealand composer of classical music. He is not considered to be a Baroque composer.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 1986?

  1. New Zealand Baroque

  2. Auckland Baroque Orchestra

  3. Christchurch Baroque Ensemble

  4. Wellington Baroque Ensemble


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Auckland Baroque Orchestra is a New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 1986. The ensemble is dedicated to performing Baroque music on period instruments.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of New Zealand Baroque music?

  1. Use of Maori musical elements

  2. Emphasis on melody

  3. Use of counterpoint

  4. Use of vibrato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vibrato is a technique used in music to create a wavering effect in the pitch of a note. It is not a characteristic of New Zealand Baroque music, which is known for its use of Maori musical elements, emphasis on melody, and use of counterpoint.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque music festival that was founded in 1995?

  1. New Zealand International Baroque Music Festival

  2. Auckland Baroque Music Festival

  3. Christchurch Baroque Music Festival

  4. Wellington Baroque Music Festival


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Christchurch Baroque Music Festival is a New Zealand Baroque music festival that was founded in 1995. The festival features performances by leading Baroque musicians from around the world.

Which of the following is not a work by New Zealand composer Alfred Hill?

  1. Missa Solemnis

  2. Stabat Mater

  3. Requiem

  4. Symphony No. 1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alfred Hill (1870-1940) did not compose a Symphony No. 1. His works include the Missa Solemnis, Stabat Mater, and Requiem.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 1998?

  1. New Zealand Baroque

  2. Auckland Baroque Orchestra

  3. Christchurch Baroque Ensemble

  4. Wellington Baroque Ensemble


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wellington Baroque Ensemble is a New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 1998. The ensemble is dedicated to performing Baroque music on period instruments.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of New Zealand Baroque music?

  1. Use of Maori musical elements

  2. Emphasis on melody

  3. Use of counterpoint

  4. Use of vibrato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vibrato is a technique used in music to create a wavering effect in the pitch of a note. It is not a characteristic of New Zealand Baroque music, which is known for its use of Maori musical elements, emphasis on melody, and use of counterpoint.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque music festival that was founded in 2002?

  1. New Zealand International Baroque Music Festival

  2. Auckland Baroque Music Festival

  3. Christchurch Baroque Music Festival

  4. Wellington Baroque Music Festival


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Wellington Baroque Music Festival is a New Zealand Baroque music festival that was founded in 2002. The festival features performances by leading Baroque musicians from around the world.

Which of the following is not a work by New Zealand composer Frederick Page?

  1. Missa Solemnis

  2. Stabat Mater

  3. Requiem

  4. Symphony No. 1


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Frederick Page (1885-1962) did not compose a Symphony No. 1. His works include the Missa Solemnis, Stabat Mater, and Requiem.

What is the name of the New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 2005?

  1. New Zealand Baroque

  2. Auckland Baroque Orchestra

  3. Christchurch Baroque Ensemble

  4. Wellington Baroque Ensemble


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Christchurch Baroque Ensemble is a New Zealand Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 2005. The ensemble is dedicated to performing Baroque music on period instruments.

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