Leading Contributors!
What was a famous song that Bach wrote?
Toccata and fugue
how many voices can be in the style of canata?
it can be a solo or a whole choir
What happens to William Shakespeare in the Baroque Era?
He died.
Of the main three main woodwinds from the Baroque era which made the lowest sound?
Bassoon
The basso continuo was often the basis for the entire piece. True or false?
True.
True or False!
Bach was considered a "Old - Fashioned" Composer.
True
For instrumental music, what is a concerto Grosso?
A work for a small group of soloists with Orchestra accompaniment!
True or False!
In the Baroque Era the hair and clothes were simple and not very fancy.
False
What were the 4 main strings used in the Baroque era?
Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass
Baroque music was known for being loud and fast. True or false?
False.
What was Vivaldi's most popular compsition?
The four Seasons
In Opera Music, what are they trying to imitate?
They are trying to imitate ancient Greek drama!
What was the Baroque Era known for?
Known as the "Age of instrumental music".
Which of the 2 instruments was from the Baroque era, timpani or snare drum?
Timpani
Baroque music was rarely contrasted. True or false?
False.
Where did Antonio Vivaldi tour with his father at the start of his of start of his career?
Venice
whats another name for the famous "Hallelujah chorus"
the messiah!
What happened in 1607?
Jamestown, the first permanent settlement in the U.S., was founded.
Name the four different categories of music from the Baroque era?
strings,woodwinds, Brass, and percussion
What was the Baroque Era known for?
Being "extra" or fancy.
What did Handel do for a living?
Compose music.
what is suite based on?
a work based on different types of dances; can be for any kind of instrument!
When did the Baroque Era start and end?
1600-1750
True or False a horn was popular in the Baroque era?
True
Basso continuo