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Bach tended to write out most of the ornamental notations in his scores.
False
True
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What is TRUE about orchestras during the Baroque period?
Orchestras were originally invented and developed during this time.
People refused to attend musical performances for orchestras.
Composers began to write music specifically for the orchestra.
The instruments used were very different from today’s instruments.
3
Compare Baroque music to Renaissance music. What is MOST likely to be different about Baroque music?
Baroque songs have few modulations & dissonances; Renaissance have multiple
Baroque songs are complex; Renaissance songs are simple.
Baroque melodies are natural; Renaissance melodies are rough & artificial.
The Baroque harmonies are very plain; Renaissance harmonies are decorated.
4
What is the name of this piece?
Air
Hallelujah Chorus
Four Seasons
Dido and Aeneas
5
The changes that occurred during the Renaissance made an impact on the Baroque. How is this MOST accurately demonstrated
An individual’s desires became more important than the needs of the church.
Religious figures united to form a committee to oversee arts & literature
Scientists abandoned reason for a more romantic view of the world.
Most of the world explorers stopped their efforts during these time periods
6
Peter wants to play part of an instrumental suite from the Baroque period, but he is not good at playing fast music.
a bouree
a pavane
a hornpipe
a gavotte
7
Caleb wants to create a composition that is made in the style of Bach. How will he BEST represent Bach in his work?
He will compose music that is mathematically precise.
He will compose a lengthy opera with many parts.
He will eliminate the use of complex textures and ornamentation.
He will create a work that honors the Catholic Church.
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Who composed this famous piece
Monteverdi
Handel
Bach
Vivaldi
9
This is a part of a famous oratorio. What is the name of the oratorio?
Air
Four Seasons
Messiah
Dido and Aeneas
10
Compare Vivaldi to Bach. What is different about these two composers?
Vivaldi ended the Baroque period; Bach did not.
Vivaldi lost his eyesight; Bach did not.
Vivaldi composed operas; Bach did not.
Vivaldi developed counterpoint; Bach did not.
11
Which composer is the BEST choice for someone to research that was important in both the Renaissance & Baroque periods?
Handel
Vivaldi
Monteverdi
Bach
12
Anna wants to dance an Irish jig at her next dance competition. What type of instrumental suite will BEST fit her needs?
the gigue
the allemande
the courante
the sarabande
13
Miguel is going to attend a performance of an opera buffa. What will likely happen during this performance?
There will be some comedic moments throughout the piece.
There will be groups of people dancing to instrumental music.
There will be a fast, lively, social dance created for a couple.
There will be no orchestra present to accompany the singers.
14
Robert is trying to create a song in a Baroque style. How would he MOST accurately reproduce elements of Baroque music?
He would use a lot of chanting.
He would use figured bass in his composition.
He would strictly use monophony.
He would incorporate several neumes.
15
Which is TRUE about Handel?
He was nicknamed “The Red Priest” because of his auburn hair color.
He was extremely poor and was living on the streets of Vienna when he died.
He composed at least 42 operas and more than 120 cantatas, duets, and trios
He experienced a loss of eyesight late in life that could not be repaired.
16
Who composed this famous piece,
Laudate Pueri
?
Monteverdi
Vivaldi
Bach
Handel
17
Trevor is going to watch an oratorio. What is he likely to see during this performance?
intricate staging
beautiful costumes
talented soloists
elaborate scenery
18
From what famous concerto is this work?
Fugue in D Minor
Laudate Pueri
Dido and Aeneas
Four Seasons
19
What form of music does this BEST represent?
an oratorio
a cantata
an instrumental suite
an opera
20
Opera seria is very stylized and puts a greater emphasis on the experienced and masterful singer.
False
True
21
What technique does this BEST demonstrate?
basso continuo
counterpoint
monophony
figured bass
22
What is the title of this work?
Dido and Aeneas
Fugue in D Minor
Music for the Royal Fireworks
L’Orfeo
23
Baroque music tended to focus on just one emotion in a single piece.
False
True
24
Which season does this piece represent?
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring
25
Who composed this famous piece?
Vivaldi
Monteverdi
Bach
Handel
26
How would musicians MOST likely interpret the numbers in this highlighted music?
They would hold the notes longer than usual based on the given numbers.
They would play 8 notes, then 6, then 6, then 4, and finally 3 notes
They would play the same note multiple times based on the given numbers.
Play the note plus notes that are a number of keys away from that note.
27
Which kind of performance would focus on a variety of different dances?
an instrumental suite
an oratorio
an opera seria
an opera buffa
28
What form of music does this BEST represent?
an opera
a cantata
an instrumental suite
an oratorio
29
Kristina is a singer in an opera during the Baroque period. What is MOST likely to happen when she performs?
She will wear a simple white robe for all performances.
She will have to sing loudly in a controlled scream.
She will use a microphone-like device to amplify her voice.
She will ignore musical forms and variations.
30
Tom is will use ornamentation to create a Baroque composition. How will ornamentation be MOST apparent to the audience?
They will hear several trills and grace notes.
They will hear a basic melody and harmony.
They will hear multiple changing emotions.
They will hear one single voice throughout.
31
Katarina is listening to a Baroque song that uses basso continuo. What instrument is she MOST likely to hear?
flute
harpsichord
clarinet
tambourine
32
Bach’s father wanted him to be a lawyer and did not allow him to practice music.
False
True
33
Who composed this famous piece
Handel
Bach
Monteverdi
Vivaldi
34
What do you hear in this piece?
This piece was composed as an opera seria.
This work is being performed by an orchestra.
This composition best represents opera buffa.
This demonstrates singers using multiple voice parts.
35
Compare Handel to Monteverdi. What was different about these two composers?
Handel influenced the Royal Academy of Music; Monteverdi did not.
Handel wrote madrigals; Monteverdi did not.
Handel composed operas; Monteverdi did not.
H. was a transitional figure from Renaissance - Baroque; Monteverdi wasn't.
36
What is the name of this piece?
Messiah
Water Music
Music for the Royal Fireworks
Hallelujah Chorus
37
Many famous composers had patrons during the Baroque period. How was this MOST likely represented?
They lived in poverty due to lack of income.
They could not afford newer instruments.
They had to teach classes to make money.
They earned a steady income from music.
38
Mira is using counterpoint in her piece. How will this MOST likely be demonstrated in her composition?
Multiple lines of melody will play together.
There will be no harmony in the chords.
Homophony will be present in the harmony.
There will be one single line of melody.
39
Sabrina attended an opera. What did she MOST likely experience?
Singers told a story through their songs.
All of the music was instrumental with no voices.
Performers wore basic, simple attire with no costumes.
The stage was simple with few decorations.
40
Who composed this famous piece?
Monteverdi
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
41
What is the BEST music for a wealthy aristocrat that wants guests to dance to lively dance music?
sarabande
pavane
allemande
hornpipe
42
Who composed this famous piece?
Bach
Vivaldi
Handel
Monteverdi
43
The death of which composer marks the end of the Baroque period?
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
Monteverdi
44
Compare Vivaldi to Handel. What was different about these two composers?
Vivaldi founded the Royal Academy of Music; Handel did not.
Vivaldi became a lawyer; Handel did not.
Vivaldi composed operas; Handel did not.
Vivaldi became a priest; Handel did not.
45
Teresa is supposed to create an oratorio. What is the MOST appropriate subject matter for Teresa to choose?
mythology
romance
religion
history
46
Which was TRUE about Monteverdi?
He composed and published nine books of madrigals.
He was nicknamed “The Red Priest” because of his hair color.
His death marked the end of the Baroque period of music.
He was temporarily paralyzed in the right arm after a stroke.
47
What does this image likely demonstrate?
the use of a trill
the use of oratorio
the use of grace notes
the use of figured bass
48
Each of the pieces of an instrumental suite is composed in the same tempo.
True
False
49
What is the name of this famous piece?
Dido and Aeneas
Laudate Pueri
Air
Music for the Royal Fireworks
