Historical Context
In which continent did this musical period begin?
Europe
What type of musical ensemble performed Baroque music?
Orchestra
Which 5 European countries were the most important Baroque composers from?
Italy, Germany, England, France, and Spain
Who were the Castrati?
Castrati were male singers who were castrated before puberty to preserve the child voices.
In which century did the Baroque period start?
The 17th century
Did Baroque rhythm generally have a regular or an irregular pulse?
Regular
Which of these composers was not from Spain?
a. Juan Hidalgo
b. Antonio Literes
c. Caccini
Caccini
What is Oratorio?
Religious vocal form with a sacred
theme, typically performed without
costumes or elaborate staging.
What type of government existed in Europe during the Baroque period?
Absolute Monarchy
Baroque music emphasized the expression of affections. What does this mean?
Composers tried to express states of the soul such as rage, joy, sorrow, etc.
Which of these composers was not from Italy?
a. Monteverdi
b. Couperin
c. Vivaldi
Couperin
What is Passion?
Religious vocal form about the
death of Christ, usually performed
during Holy Week.
Which famous composer's death triggered the beginning of the Baroque period?
J.S. Bach
Was the melody simple or complex? And was the harmony tonal or atonal?
The melody was complex and the harmony was tonal
Which of these composers was not from England?
a. Corelli
b. Händel
c. Purcell
Corelli
What is a fugue?
instrumental polyphonic form in one movement, built on a subject or theme introduced at the beginning and constantly imitated.
During this time, who was music performed for?
The monarchy, the aristocracy, and the church
What was the main texture of Baroque music?
Accompanied melody
Who was the most important German composer at this time?
J.S. Bach
What is a tocatta?
Instrumental form written for a keyboard instrument featuring virtuosic fast runs, arpeggios, and fugal parts.