How was Johann Sebastian Bach best remembered during this time period?

He anthologized Baroque techniques with his late works.

Which world event did NOT happen during the Baroque period?

Declaration of Independence signed

How did instruments change during the Baroque period?

The range and ability expanded so were more expressive

What happened to the size of orchestra during the Baroque?

It grew to accommodate the composers’ new requirements.

How do you define an oratorio?

Music composed to tell a story without staging or costumes.

Vivaldi wrote concertos for his students. What is a concerto?

Pieces for orchestra that feature a solo instrument

Vivaldi could not participate in reading Mass because ______

he had a weak voice due to asthma.

Where was Vivaldi employed for most of his career?

A girls' orphanage called the Pio Ospedale della Pietà

What is the meaning of the term counterpoint, as used in Baroque music?

Several melodies playing simultaneously.

Why is 'The Four Seasons' important in the works of Vivaldi?

Its the name a famous set of four violin concertos.

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1
Which of the following statements is true of Handel's Messiah?
All answers are correct.
It was composed in less than 30 days.
It contains the 'Hallelujah Chorus.'
Regular performances done to benefit the Foundling Hospital.
2
Bach was married twice but did not have any children.
False
True
3
How was Johann Sebastian Bach best remembered during this time period?
He anthologized Baroque techniques with his late works.
He composed the Hallelujah Chorus.
He rendering the English language into natural vocal music.
He spent his career working for King Louis XIV in France.
4
The Messiah was originally intended to be performed for which holiday?
Passover
Easter
Christmas
Lent
5
Name the tragic opera by Henry Purcell that's based on Virgil's Aeneid.
Dido and Aeneas
The Four Seasons
Juilus Caesar
The Marriage of Figaro
6
Which world event did NOT happen during the Baroque period?
Declaration of Independence signed
Louis XIV builds Versailles Palace
Taj Mahal built
1st UFO Sighting
7
Identify a piece that Handel composed for the British royalty.
Music for the Royal Bathes
The Beggar's Opera
Music of the Water
Music for the Royal Fireworks
8
Vivaldi nickname was ____.
The Black Bishop
The Orange Vicar
The Red Priest
The Blue Father
9
During what musical period did Johann Sebastian Bach live?
The Middle Ages
The Romantic period
The Classical period
The Baroque period
10
What Italian-language music genre did Handel write and produce after he moved to London?
Italian sonnets
Italian opera
Italian oratorio
Italian musicals
11
Who composed the Hallelujah Chorus?
Antonio Vivaldi
George Frederic Handel
Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Pachelbel
12
Which composer is best known for his operas from the Baroque period?
Mozart
Handel
Monteverdi
Bach
13
What event signifies the end of the Baroque period?
The marriage of Mary Queen of Scotts to King George I
The death of Bach
The death of Handel
The birth of Mozart
14
Which of the following activities did Purcell do during his career?
He sang as a choirboy at the Chapel Royal
He wrote operas and music for stage productions
All answers are correct
He played the organ at Westminster Abbey
15
How did instruments change during the Baroque period?
The range was condensed so composers had to be more creative
All made from the same type of wood so they sounded the same
The range and ability expanded so were more expressive
Became too specialized making it difficult to composer for
16
What happened to the size of orchestra during the Baroque?
It grew to accommodate the composers’ new requirements.
There were not enough musicians to fulfill all the demands.
There were no orchestras in the Baroque. All music was sung.
It shrank to small but agile chamber groups.
17
How do you define an oratorio?
Instrumental music to be performed during fireworks display.
It is a collection of hymns sung by an unaccompanied choir.
It is an Italian-language opera.
Music composed to tell a story without staging or costumes.
18
Which composer spent his career working for King Louis XIV in France?
Claudio Monteverdi
Henry Purcell
Johann Pachelbel
Jean-Baptiste Lully
19
Vivaldi wrote concertos for his students. What is a concerto?
Pieces for orchestra that feature a solo instrument
Pieces for small vocal ensembles
Pieces for a solo instrument that are VERY loud
Pieces for organ with many countermelodies
20
The term 'Baroque' comes from which word in Portuguese?
Boat
Broken pearl
Gold leaf
Bark
21
Identify some of Bach's compositions that are NOT solo organ works.
The St. Matthew Passion
The Well-Tempered Clavier
All answers are correct.
The Coffee Cantata
22
Vivaldi could not participate in reading Mass because ______
he would always sleep late and miss Mass.
he had a weak voice due to asthma.
he was sanctioned by the church for riotous living.
he rebelled against the Pope.
23
The creation of what musical art form designates the beginning of the Baroque period?
Ballet
Realistic Sculpture
Opera
Shakespearian Plays
24
Where was Vivaldi employed for most of his career?
The Chapel Royal
St. Mark's Basilica in Venice
A girls' orphanage called the Pio Ospedale della Pietà
A boys' orphanage called the Pio Ospedale della Calzone
25
What is the meaning of the term counterpoint, as used in Baroque music?
A kind of Baroque wind instrument.
A compositional technique that involves only one melody.
Several melodies playing simultaneously.
A point in a counterargument.
26
During what musical period did Vivaldi and Purcell live?
The Classical period
The Opera period
The Dramatic period
The Baroque period
27
Who wrote Messiah?
Monteverdi
Bach
Handel
Beethoven
28
Identify a chorale prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Sleepers, Awake
The Coffee Cantata
Fugue State in D Major
Toccata and Fugue in D minor
29
Why is 'The Four Seasons' important in the works of Vivaldi?
Its the name a famous set of four violin concertos.
Its the name a famous set of four concertos for flute.
It goes with The Four Winds, famous works for Cello.
It was his longest production, more than 5 hours long.
30
Name a contrapuntal music genre in which two melodies 'chase' each other.
Chorale prelude
Cassation
Fugue
Crustacean
31
During what musical period did Handel live?
The Romantic period
The Baroque period
The Classical period
The 20th Century
32
Which span of years encompasses Baroque music?
1750-1820
1820-1900
1600-1750
1066-1154
33
Which composer is known for rendering the English language into natural vocal music?
Johann Pachelbel
Henry Purcell
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Claudio Monteverdi
34
Where are both Purcell and Handel buried?
An unmarked pauper’s grave
New College Church
St. Mark’s Basilica
Westminster Abby
35
Which composer was known as an organist in life but now is one of the most famous composers?
Handel
Bach
Beethoven
Monteverdi

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