Composers
He wrote the "Messiah"
Handel
Basso Continuo
What is a complete bass line, which is usually played by a cello in a baroque ensemble.
Sonata
One or more solo instruments with keyboard accompaniment
Opera
Drama with music, sung dialog with soloist, orchestra scenery, action & costumes.
King Louis' Nickname
Sun King
The four movements in "Seasons" are:
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Ornamentation
What is trills, acciaccaturas, appoggiaturas, mordents, & turns.
Concerto
One or more solo instrumentalists with orchestral accompaniment
Oratorio
Sung drama often on a sacred of moral subject but no scenery, action or costumes.
Baroque means:
Fancy Period
He is known as the "King of Baroque Music"
Bach
Emphasis on Dynamics
What is the pianoforte allowed music to be played soft and loud, opening new dynamic possibilities
Solo Sonata
1 solo instrument with accompaniment
Recitative
Speech-song advanced plot (story telling)
The dates of the era
1600-1750
He is a master at Violin
Vivaldi
Musically
Trio Sonata
2 solo instruments with accompaniment
Aria
Beautiful singing reaction to recit
This culture had an impact on music in this Era
German
This master organ player's death was the known as the end of the Baroque Era.
Bach
This is where Baroque Music oriented
What is Italy
Ripieno Concerto
3 movement piece just for orchestra
The difference between Naples Opera and Venice Opera
Naples went back to serious plots while Venice had comedy operas.
Age of Absolutism:
Absolute or God Chosen