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A quiz on the Baroque era.
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1
Which composer is famous for his cantatas?
Monteverdi
Bach
Handel
Vivaldi
2
An aria in "da capo" form follows this pattern:
ABCB
ABB
ABA
ABBC
3
What is "absolute" music?
Music written in the courts of absolute monarchs
Music thought to be theoretically perfect
Music written for music's sake
Music deemed appropriate by the church
4
Which of the following political/social events did NOT happen during the Baroque era?
The telescope was invented
Europe enjoyed 150 years of peace
13 American colonies were formed
Absolute monarchs ruled Europe
5
Which instrument would NOT play a basso continuo part?
Harpsichord
Cello
Lute
Bassoon
6
Which composer was born in Germany but rose to prominence in England?
Monteverdi
Handel
Bach
Purcell
7
Handel's,
The
Messiah
, is an example of what form?
Cantata
Symphony
Opera
Oratorio
8
Which of the following forms has the strictest counterpoint?
Dance Suite
Chorale
Sonata
Fugue
9
Which composer did not write opera?
Bach
Purcell
Monteverdi
Handel
10
The dates for the Baroque Era are....
1600-1750 B.C.
1450-1600 C. E.
1600-1750 C. E.
1450-1600 B.C.
11
All of these types of musicians gained more prominence in the Baroque Era, EXCEPT:
Virtuoso Musicians
Minstrels
Professional Female singers
Castrati
12
The Baroque Era saw the rise of what class of people?
None of the above
Homeless
Middle Class
Rich
13
All of the following are forms of organ music, EXCEPT?
Fantasia
Toccata
Organum
Prelude and Fugue
14
An "oratorio" is....
An un-staged, opera-like, work based on a religious theme
A protestant hymn sung by the entire congregation
An instrumental work based on opposition of two parts
A series of short, contrasting, dance movements
15
Opera was most often written in which language?
French
German
English
Italian
16
Baroque opera includes all but which of the following:
Recitatives
Arias
Overtures
Chorales
17
The purpose of a(n) ______ is to move the plot along. It is non-melodic.
Basso Continuo
Opera
Aria
Recitative
18
What musical element was NOT created during the Baroque Era?
Polyphony
Basso Continuo
Figured bass
The Major/Minor Tonality System
19
What musical characteristic is most prevalent in Handel's writing?
Opportunity for improvisation and ornamentation
Melodic emphasis that is pleasing to a large audience
Counterpoint to create musical complexity
The skillful use and exploration of organ
20
The first opera was composed by:
JS Bach
Claudio Monteverdi
GF Handel
Antonio Vivaldi
21
All of the following are examples of instrumental genres, EXCEPT:
Dance Suite
Concerto Grosso
Trio Sonata
Aria
22
Which of the following statement about JS Bach is true?
Wrote mostly religious music for the Lutheran Church
Invented the concerto grosso
Toured extensively in Europe
One of the best known composers in Europe during his life
23
Which of the following is a "cantata"?
Brandenburg Concerto No. 2
Orfeo
La Primavera (Spring)
Wachet Auf (Sleeper's Awake)
24
Which was NOT a cultural trend during the Baroque?
Wigs, elaborate outfits, and makeup
Only religious music was accepted
Fancy decoration and ornamentation
Colonization and trade on a global scale
25
Which of the following is NOT true about oratorios?
It is usually based on a biblical story.
It contains recitatives and arias.
It contains costumes, scenery and acting.
It is a large-scale work.
26
Which of the following is NOT true about cantatas?
They are small-scale works.
They are separated by movements.
They are performed in concert halls.
They contain chorales, or hymn tunes.
