6th Grade - Baroque and Classical Eras Review

Which composer and celebrity was one of the reasons the pianoforte became so famous in the Classical Era?

Which era did Beethoven (1770-1827) come from?

____________________ is the embellishment of a melody, either by adding notes or by modifying rhythms.

Which era did Bach (1685-1750) come from?

Which era did Haydn (1732-1809) come from?

Which era did Handel (1685-1759) come from?

During this music era, opera was created, developed and established as a major music form.

During her lifetime, which of these was a composer and teacher in many courts? (also known for her ornamentations)

Which composer was also known as "Papa" for his care of his musicians and perfecting of string quartets and symphonies?

The Italian word _______________ means at a brisk or rapid tempo.

Which of these composers was influential in the development of opera during the Baroque Era?

Which composer was nicknamed "The Red Priest?"

_________________ is Italian for medium loud.

Which of these Baroque composers is often called the Father of Western Classical Music for his contributions?

Which of these composers was a child prodigy?

Which composer was also well-known for his excellent athletic and swordsman skills?

Which composer was known for taking musical ideas and exhausting them so that there was nothing left to explore?

Which era did Mozart (1756-1791) come from?

During this time music began to have more clearly marked cadences and shorter phrases.

During this time music became lighter, clearer, and less complex.

Which era did Vivaldi (1678-1741) come from?

The Italian word _________________ means loud.

Which era did Bologne (1745-1799) come from?

_______________________ are the volume levels of music.

During this time the pianoforte (piano) came into being, allowing musicians to play a wider range of dynamics.

The Italian word _____________ means soft.

A ______________ is a piece that highlights a solo instrument against the background of a full orchestra.

During this era, we saw the creation of tonality as we know it in Western music today.

Which era did Caccini (1587-c.1641) come from?

___________________ refers to something relating to a choir or chorus.