Renaissance
The Renaissance was known as this, due to more layers being added to the music.
What is "The Golden Age of Polyphony"
A musical production that includes scenery and costumes.
What is "Opera"
He was a child prodigy.
Who is "Mozart"
Composer who became deaf throughout his life.
Who is "Beethoven"
Short piece of religious music.
What is a "Motet"
This is where you use the music to describe and relate to the words being sung.
What is "Word Painting"
A type of music that includes a soloist and orchestra.
What is a "Concerto"
Type of music when a melody is played over and over with different changes.
What is "Theme and Variations"
Organ player and composer of a lot of religious music during the Baroque era.
Who is "Bach"
Music that is religious.
A long piece of religious music that is made up of five parts.
What is a "Mass"
Instrumental music with multiple dance like movements.
What is a "Suite"
Long work for orchestra with 4 movements.
What is a "Symphony"
Composer of Italian Opera during the Baroque
Who is "Handel"
Music that is not religious
What is "Secular Music"
Instruments were considered this, and were not allowed in the church.
What is "Sinful"
The first instrument allowed in the church.
What is the "Organ"
Soloist with piano or small ensemble.
What is a "Sonata"
Renaissance composer of secular music
Who is "Byrd"
Vocal music set to a poem, usually about love.
What is a "Madrigal"
He was the more prominent religious composer and introduced polyphony to the church.
Who is "Palestrina"
Composer of a piece of music about the 4 seasons.
Who is "Vivaldi"
This allowed the soloist in a concerto the opportunity to show off their skills.
What is a "Cadenza"
Classical composer of over 100 symphonies.
Who is "Haydn"
The main differences between an Oratorio and a Cantata.
What is "length and style of music"