Composers
Handel
How music is put together; the order of the music
Form
This Oratorio was written by Handel and ends with the hallelujah chorus.
The Messiah
This instrument became very popular, especially in churches.
Pipe Organ
This German composer wrote Little Fugue in G minor
Bach
creating the music as you play
Improvisation
This is a piece of music in four parts written by Vivaldi.
The Four Seasons
This instrument had its first solo debut in Vivaldi's four seasons
Guitar
This Italian composer wrote the Four Seasons.
Antonio Vivaldi
means “many sounds” several musical parts that move in opposite direction
Polyphony
This song was written by Pachelbel and has a repeating eighth note pattern.
Cannon in D
L 'Orfeo used these instrumental families together.
Woodwind, Strings, Percussion and Brass
This German composer wrote Cannon in D and lived from 1653-1706.
Johann Pachelbel
Opera without costumes, sets, or acting – concert piece
Oratorio
1st Opera to be regularly performed
L' Orfeo
This instrument was used by Vivaldi and was featured in many of his pieces.
Violin
This Italian composer wrote the Opera L’Orfeo
Claudio Monteverdi
Minor piece ending on a major chord
Picardy Third
This song was written for organ, is very complex and mathematical. It has four parts playing the same melody at different times and starting on different pitches.
Little Fugue in G Minor
These instruments performed in Oratorios along side with the orchestra.
Voices/Choirs