Baroque
The time period that is considered the Baroque Era
1600-1750
The time period considered the Classical Era
1750-1820
2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 cello often playing a 4 movement piece
String Quartet
The first great Russian Composer
Tchaikovsky
The 4 string instruments of the orchestra
Violin, viola, cello and bass
What type of music was made in the Baroque Era?
Dramatic and Emotional
What type of music was made in the Classical era?
Simple and Logical
Drama that is primarily sung
Opera
Lost his hearing but continued to compose
Beethoven
The lowest playing brass instrument
Tuba
The most popular instrument of the Baroque era
Harpsichord
What was the most popular instrument of the Classical era?
Pianoforte
A piece of music usually played at the beginning of an opera or play
Overture
Child prodigy who died at the age of 35
Mozart
Unusual instrument used by Tchaikovsky in the 1812 Overture
Cannons or Church Bells
Where did musical concepts begin?
Italy
Musical Composition for soloist instrument or small instrumental ensemble
An Artform that tells a story with music and dance but without speaking or singing
Ballet
Father of the Symphony
Haydn
The greatest musical-technological marvel of its time
The Organ
What type of performance opportunities did musicians have during the Baroque era?
Command performances
2-9 Musicians with one player on a part and no conductor
Vocal Genre for solo singers, chorus, and instrumentalists based on a narrative
Cantata
Italian composer who wrote "The 4 seasons"
Antonio Vivaldi
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