Music in the Baroque Era

Question 1

Of the following elements, what does opera have the oratorio does not?

Accepted Answer

Costumes

Question 2

Monteverdi is known for composing which opera?

Accepted Answer

Orfeo

Question 3

Handel is most well known for his

Accepted Answer

Oratorio

Question 4

The Florentine Camerata was a group of artists responsible for creating which art form?

Accepted Answer

opera

Question 5

Where was most music experienced during the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Courts and Churches

Question 6

Basso continuo is typically played by:

Accepted Answer

double bass, harpsichord

Question 7

Corelli laid the foundation for modern technique of which instrument?

Accepted Answer

Violin

Question 8

A piece that introduces a short melody and repeats and imitates the melody in other voices

Accepted Answer

Fugue

Question 9

The composer Henry Purcell was born in which country?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 10

A hymn tune meant to be sung by the full congregation

Accepted Answer

Chorale

Question 11

In churches, cantatas were performed

Accepted Answer

Every Sunday

Question 12

The first great opera, written in 1607, was entitled:

Accepted Answer

Orfeo

Question 13

Orfeo was written by:

Accepted Answer

Monteverdi

Question 14

Where did Vivaldi teach music?

Accepted Answer

Girls' orphanage

Question 15

Opera was born in what country?

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 16

Who composed Euridice?

Accepted Answer

Peri

Question 17

Which composer had 20 children, 4 of which went on to become successful composers?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 18

Which Baroque form alternates between soloists and full orchestra?

Accepted Answer

Concerto Grosso

Question 19

Music that stylistically follows the meaning of the text:

Accepted Answer

Word Painting

Question 20

What years are considered to be the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

1600-1750

Question 21

What is the earliest surviving opera?

Accepted Answer

Euridice

Question 22

Which era immediately preceded the Baroque era?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Questions 22