Baroque & Classical Music

Question 1

The harpsichord was used in the orchestra for which era?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 2

This Baroque era concert piece featured a group of solo instruments & has 3 movements.

Accepted Answer

concerto grosso

Question 3

A classical piece featuring a solo instrument accompanied by the orchestra.

Accepted Answer

concerto

Question 4

Employment of a composer by a church, royal court, or any other person of wealth.

Accepted Answer

patronage system

Question 5

When did composers begin to write dynamics and tempo markings into the music?

Accepted Answer

Baroque Era

Question 6

Music meant solely for listening, not dancing or special occasions. "Music for music's sake."

Accepted Answer

absolute music

Question 7

Often called the "father of the symphony", this composer wrote 104 symphonies.

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 8

What is tempo?

Accepted Answer

speed of the music

Question 9

The first opera, by Monteverde.

Accepted Answer

Orfeo

Question 10

Which era saw the birth of the opera?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

Question 11

Who was Bach's Patron?

Accepted Answer

The Church

Question 12

Words from an opera script that are sung.

Accepted Answer

libretto

Question 13

Making up the music as you play is called:

Accepted Answer

improvisation

Question 14

Absolute music came about during which period?

Accepted Answer

Classical

Question 15

The word "symphony" means:

Accepted Answer

sounding together

Question 16

How many movements did the first symphonies have?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 17

How did tempos progress in the 3 movements of classical symphonies and baroque concertos?

Accepted Answer

fast-slow-fast

Question 18

Only one of these composers is from the classical period. Which one is it?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 19

Haydn, the "Father of the Symphony" was one of the main classical composers. Name another.

Accepted Answer

Beethoven, Mozart

Question 20

How did Baroque music reflect trends in art, fashion, & architecture at that time?

Accepted Answer

It was very busy with lots of ornamentaion

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