Section III: Music History (Plan to spend 30 minutes on this section, which is worth 40 points.)

Directions: Choose TWO of the possible three questions to answer in detailed essays. Make an “X” next to the question that you choose to leave blank. 40 pts. (20 pts. each)

Essay Question #1:
Musical instruments are constantly changing, along with the way musicians play them. As a group, how has the orchestra changed since the Baroque Era? Briefly describe its evolution up to the present day.

Be sure to include in your discussion:

• which instruments have been especially important in different eras
• when new instruments were introduced
• how the size of the orchestra has changed
• how instrumental sections have changed