The Baroque Era
What year did the Baroque period end?
1750
What year did the classical era begin?
1750
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Mozart
The modern orchestra began to take shape in which era?
Baroque
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Compared to the Renaissance, Baroque music was MORE: a) Slow b) Dramatic c) Fast D) Secular
b) Dramatic
Music became more accessible to people in the Classical era, thanks to public concerts and a growing _________ class.
Middle
Who is the "Father of the Symphony"?
Joseph Haydn
Which two double-reed instruments were invented in the Baroque period that filled out the orchestra's woodwind section?
What is the name for the famous blue-green Mountain Dew flavor originally created exclusively for Taco Bell?
Baja Blast
This technique was common in the Baroque era, in which the volume of music changed suddenly
Terraced Dynamics
An important musical form during the classical period was the ___________ form.
Sonata
Who is often regarded as the most influential composer of all time?
J.S. Bach
What is a piece of music that features a solo instrument with an orchestra accompanying it?
Concerto
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Through ornamentation, Baroque music allowed for some __________, which connects it to jazz music.
Improvisation
The classical period saw a return to ___________ in music, often with singable and balanced melodies.
This composer was a deeply troubled individual, reflected in his sloppy manuscripts but powerful music.
Beethoven
Which of the following types of composition does NOT include an orchestra: opera, oratorio, sonata, concerto
Sonata
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Crunchwrap supreme
Trills, mordents, turns, and appoggiaturas are examples of Baroque ______________.
Ornamentation
Who wrote Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star?
Mozart
Which composer famously wrote the famous "Hallelujah Chorus"?
G.F. Handel
Which instrument did I play in the orchestra when I was in college?
Oboe
Put these four menu items in order from fewest to most calories: soft taco, bean burrito, cheesy gordita crunch, crunchwrap supreme
Soft Taco (180); Bean Burrito (380); Cheesy Gordita Crunch (500); Crunchwrap Supreme (530)