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The Baroque Period lasted between what two years?
1600-1750
Who is the composer considered German-British?
George Frideric Handel
What is the name of the work that is 24 Preludes and Fugues for all 12 major and minor keys?
Well-Tempered Clavier
Singers will act to some type of story and instrumentalists will accompany
Opera
Like the modern day trombone
Sackbut
The composer from Italy who composed more than 500 concerti?
Antonio Vivaldi
What work follows the entire story of Jesus?
The Messiah
Vocal work with instrumental accompaniment
Cantata
Two string instruments mentioned in the Baroque period not including the Harpsichord
Violin and Lute
What are the 3 main differences?
Simplicity vs. Complexity
Solo vs. Ensemble
Loud vs. Soft
Name the 2 composers who are JUST German
Johann Sebastian Bach and Johann Pachelbel
What are the movements of The Four Seasons?
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Instrumental group, no voices
Orchestra
Other brass instrument besides the sackbut mentioned in the Baroque Period
The trumpet
What was added to notes to make the melody line more interesting?
Ornamentation
Bach's teacher
Johann Pachelbel
What work follows the story of the last days of Jesus as told by St. Matthew?
St. Matthew's Passion
Primarily instrumental work that features an instrumental soloist with accompaniment
Concerto
What is the most popular Baroque instrument?
Harpsichord
What marked the end of the Baroque Period?
Who is the most famous Baroque composer?
Johann Sebastian Bach
What is the most widely performed Baroque piece?
Canon in D (Pachelbel's Canon)
Oratorio
Why is the harpsichord different than the piano?