Composers
He is credited with composing the first large scale opera.
Who is Montiverdi?
This is the text for which the music is written in an opera.
What is a libretto?
The style of singing during the Baroque period is called this.
What is virtuosic singing?
This term means to be played.
What is sonata?
This was one of the favorite type of Sonata.
What is trio sonata?
Who is Purcell?
This is the group that conceived the idea for the opera.
Who was the Camerata?
This term defines a vocal genre and means "to be sung".
What is cantata?
This group of players in baroque music is present in all types of baroque music and consists of a keyboard (harpsichord or organ) and one or two bass instrument.
What is basso continuo?
This genre is a product of the sonata da chiesa.
What is Concerto Grosso or Concerto?
Was known as the Son of England.
Who is Handel?
Music played at the beginning of an opera before the curtains go up.
What is an overture?
This vocal genre was meant to be sung in public halls and the court even though the text comes from scripture.
What is oratorio?
This form was used in conertos.
What is Reternello?
This genre is a product of Sonata da Camera?
What is the Suite?
Had 20 kids and is known today for his mastery in polyphony.
Who is Bach?
3 or more singers in an opera.
What is an ensemble?
A song in an opera for a solo singer which shows off his voice and is highly emotional.
What is an aria?
This sonata group was meant to provide music for the chapel of the court.
What is Sonata da Chiesa?
This genre is a highly polyphonic piece for instrument or voice where the theme is referred to a "subject".
What is a fugue?
He taught in an orphanage, composed both vocal and instrumental music; sacred and secular and was known as the "Red Priest".
Who is Vivaldi?
This is where the stories come from for an opera.
What is Greek Mythology?
This was a hymn sung in protestant churches with German text.
What is a choral?
This sonata was more festive in the court.
What is sonata da camera?
This genre was originally meant to be sung in the church and consists of 5 to 7 movements using scripture as the text.
What is a Cantata?