Baroque Facts
What year did the Baroque Era start/end?
1600-1750
Define "Counterpoint"
Setting, writing melodies
What year was Bach born?
1685
What year was Handel born?
1685
How many keys are on a piano?
88
The Baroque Era was an expansion of what Era?
the Renaissance Era
Define "Motifs"
Main musical idea
Where was Bach born?
Eisenach, Germany
Where was Handel born?
Halle, Prussia
How many strings are on a violin?
4
What note value was used more often in the Baroque Era?
16th Notes
Define "Harmonics"
Tones used to accompany a note
What piece was Bach most famous for?
The Brandenburg Concertos
Handel was German, but he got citizenship in what country later in his life?
Great Britain
What is a violin played with?
a Bow
Define "Sacred Music"
Religious Music
Define "Concerto"
Piece of music lead by one instrument
Bach was a master of what three musical concepts?
1) Counterpoint
2) Harmonies
3) Motifs
What three cities did Handel work in?
1) Hamburg
2) Italy
3) London
What are the keys on a piano made out of?
Ivory
Define "Secular Music"
Non-religious Music
Define "Opera"
Dramatic work set to music to tell a story
How did Bach die?
Complications from eye surgery
What three types of musical works was Handel most famous for writing?
1) Operas
2) Anthems
3) Concertos
What are the strings of a violin made with?
Horse hair
What year did the Renaissance Era start/end?
1300-1600
Define "Oratorio"
Large musical work that tells a religious story
What year did Bach die?
1750
What year did Handel die?
1759
What is the instrument that is a cross between a piano and a harp? (Bach was especially know for playing this instrument.)
Harpsichord