Composer
This Baroque composer is known for his "Art of Fugue" and "The Well-Tempered Clavier."
Johann Sebastian Bach
This artistic movement, which emerged in the early 17th century, is characterized by its dramatic use of light and shadow to create intense contrasts and emotional impact.
Baroque Style
This keyboard instrument was commonly used to perform fugues during the Baroque Period.
Organ
This Baroque dance, originating from Spain, is characterized by its slow tempo and expressive, often sensual movements.
Sarabande
This instrumental genre, often featuring a soloist accompanied by an orchestra, was a popular form of entertainment in the Baroque period.
Concerto
This German-British composer is best known for his oratorio "Messiah" and also composed "Water Music" and "Music for the Royal Fireworks."
George Frideric Handel
This European palace, located in France, is one of the most famous examples of Baroque architecture, known for its opulent design and extensive gardens.
Palace of Versailles
This Baroque instrument, a predecessor to the modern-day piano, produces sound by strings being plucked when keys are pressed, rather than struck by hammers.
Harpsichord
What term describes the practice of alternating strong and weak beats in Baroque dance music to create rhythmic drive and momentum
Syncopation
What is the name of the multi-movement instrumental composition, typically consisting of dances, that was a staple of Baroque instrumental music
Suite
This Italian composer, known as "The Red Priest," composed numerous virtuosic concertos, including "The Four Seasons."
Antonio Vivaldi
This term refers to the genre of painting that emerged during the Baroque period, depicting inanimate objects such as flowers, fruit, and everyday objects arranged in a carefully composed scene.
Still Life
What Baroque wind instrument, named after a member of the oboe family, is known for its penetrating and reedy tone, often featured in Baroque orchestras and chamber music?
Bassoon
This term refers to the arrangement and composition of dance steps and movements within a Baroque dance, often following established conventions and patterns.
Choreography
This vocal genre, featuring a narrative storyline with soloists, chorus, and orchestra, was a significant form of Baroque musical expression, often performed during religious occasions.
Oratorio
This Italian composer is often considered the father of opera and wrote works such as "L'Orfeo" and "The Coronation of Poppea."
Claudio Monteverdi
What is the name of the Italian Baroque painter known for his elaborate ceiling frescoes, including the famous works in the Palazzo Barberini and the Church of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale?
Pietro da Cortona
This Baroque instrument, similar to a guitar but with a smaller body and a higher pitch, was often used as a solo instrument in Baroque chamber music and as part of the continuo section in larger ensembles.
Lute
What is the name of the lively, duple-metered Baroque dance often found as the final movement of a suite, characterized by its upbeat tempo and spirited character?
Gigue
What is the name of the vocal composition for one or more soloists accompanied by basso continuo, often featuring expressive melodies and ornate embellishments
Aria
This Italian violinist and composer is famous for his contributions to the development of the concerto grosso form, particularly with his Op. 6 concerti grossi.
Arcangelo Corelli
Who is the Italian architect known for his extravagant and ornate Baroque style, with notable works including the façade of St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
This Baroque instrument, similar to a cello but slightly smaller and held between the knees, was commonly used as the bass instrument in the Baroque continuo section.
Viola da gamba
What is the name of the dance rhythm commonly used in Baroque sarabandes, characterized by its slow triple meter and emphasis on the second beat?
Hemiola Rhythm
This vocal genre, consisting of a solo singer accompanied by a small ensemble, often conveyed emotional depth and intimacy in Baroque music.
Solo Motet