Which of the following describes an Oratorio?

A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.

Which of the following describes Opera?

A large scale popular form of entertainment. Often very dramatic

Which of the following describes a Symphony?

Large Scale production typically in 4 movements.

Which of the following describes a Concerto Grosso

A musical composition where the soloist and orchestra take turns.

Which of the following describes a Concerto

A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time

A type of opera based on historical events.

Which of the following describes a String Quartet?

A chamber ensemble consisting only of 4 string instruments.

Which of the following describes a Sonata?

Musical Composition for a solo instrument. Sometimes with Piano.

Why were suite's written?

Suites were written for Dances/ Balls

A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.

Which of the following describes Chamber Music?

Compositions for a small ensemble group.

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1
Which of the following describes an Oratorio?
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A large scale orchestra piece typically in 4 movements
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
2
When you hear Classical you should think...
Symphony
Concerto
Suite
Opera
3
What was the main keyboard instrument of the Classical era?
Piano
Harpsichord
Marimba
Organ
4
Which of the following describes Opera?
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A large scale orchestra piece typically in 4 movements
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A large scale popular form of entertainment. Often very dramatic
5
What was the main Keyboard instrument of the Baroque era?
Organ
Harpsichord
Marimba
Piano
6
Which of the following describes a Symphony?
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
Large Scale production typically in 4 movements.
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
7
Which of the following describes a Concerto Grosso
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A musical composition where the soloist and orchestra take turns.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
8
Which of the following describes a Concerto
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A type of opera that is based on historical events
9
What are the dates for the Baroque Era?
1600-1750
1585-1710
1600-1735
1625-1750
10
What is Opera Seria?
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A type of opera based on historical events.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
11
Which of the following describes a String Quartet?
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A chamber ensemble consisting only of 4 string instruments.
12
What are the dates for the Classical Era?
1715-1820
1750-1820
1750-1834
1650-1850
13
Which of the following describes a Sonata?
Musical Composition for a solo instrument. Sometimes with Piano.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
14
Why was Baroque music written?
The music was written for entertainment
The music was written for the church
Composers wanted to
The music was written by order
15
Who are the Big 3 of the Classical Era
Bach, Machaut, Beethoven
Bach, Mozart, Handel
Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn
Haydn, Handel, Machaut
16
Why were suite's written?
Composers felt like it
Suites were written as a way to show off
Suites were written for entertainment
Suites were written for Dances/ Balls
17
Who are the 2 main composers of the Baroque era?
Handel and Haydn
Bach and Beethoven
Haydn and Beethoven
Bach and Handel
18
When you hear Baroque you should think...
Opera
Symphony
Suite
Concerto
19
Who had a great impact in Classical music?
Composers
The Middle Class
The Rich
Me, myself, and I
20
What is Opera Buffa?
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time
A type of opera based on historical events.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
21
Which of the following describes Chamber Music?
A type of opera that is comedic and based on everyday life events.
Compositions for a small ensemble group.
A large scale production, typically based on Biblical stories.
A musical composition when soloists and the orchestra play at the same time

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