The Baroque and Classical Era

Question 1

What is a work for orchestra with four contrasting movements called?

Accepted Answer

Symphony

Question 2

During which era was the first edition of the Encyclopedia Britainnica first printed?

Accepted Answer

The Classical Era

Question 3

Who was a famous artist during the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Rembrandt

Question 4

During which years did the Classical Era occur?

Accepted Answer

1750-1820

Question 5

What is it called when you make up music using the composer's chords and bass line?

Accepted Answer

Improvising

Question 6

Who is a famous violin-maker in the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Stradivarius

Question 7

Why were composers employed in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

To entertain wealthy nobles and aristocrats.

Question 8

Fill in the Blank: Vivaldi couldn't get his money Bach because he broke the Handel on his ____.

Accepted Answer

Purcell

Question 9

Which world event did NOT happen during the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

Galileo identifies gravity.

Question 10

What was the most popular instrument in the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

Question 11

Who is a composer from the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Bach

Question 12

What event happened in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

The American Revolution

Question 13

What form of chamber music was favored in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

The string quartet

Question 14

What is the Classical era mechanical device that helps musicians count?

Accepted Answer

Metronome

Question 15

Which composer is from the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Purcell

Question 16

Which composer is from the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

Haydn

Question 17

During which years did the Baroque Era occur?

Accepted Answer

1600-1750

Question 18

Who was a composer in the Classical Era?

Accepted Answer

Beethoven

Question 19

Who was a composer in the Baroque Era?

Accepted Answer

Handel

Question 20

Quick nearby tones added to decorate notes inside of melodies are called what?

Accepted Answer

Grace Notes

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