Name the Classical composer who continued writing music despite going deaf.
Ludwig van Beethoven
100
One melody; no harmonies
Monophonic
100
When did the Renaissance end?
1600
200
Listening Example
Classical
200
Opera and Oratorio became popular during which era?
The Baroque Era
200
What composer's most famous piece is called "Messiah?"
George Frederic Handel
200
Another word for religious or sacred.
Liturgical
200
What Classical era lasted from 1820 - 1900?
The Romantic Era
300
Listening Question.
Renaissance
300
**Daily Double**
Which two genres include the forms recitative and aria?
Opera and Oratorio
300
William Byrd, Giovanni da Palestrina and Josquin des Prez are all composers from what Classical era?
The Renaissance
300
What "speak-singing" vocal form is used to further the plot in an opera?
Recitative
300
How long was the Baroque Era? (In years)
150 years
400
Listening Example.
Baroque
400
Name two dance forms from the Renaissance Era.
Basse Danse
Galliard
Allemande
Pavane
Courante
400
Which Baroque composers was born in Germany, but later became an English citizen?
George Frederic Handel
400
A secular vocal genre that incorporates plot, costumes and sets.
Opera
400
**Daily Double**
Name the 5 eras of Classical music we learned about in chronological order.
Medieval
Renaissance
Baroque
Classical
Romantic
500
Listening Example.
Classical
500
Name all six parts of a Mass Cycle
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Agnus Dei
Ite Missa Est
500
Name the country of origin for each of the following composers:
Guillaume de Machaut
William Byrd
Antonio Vivaldi
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Ludwig van Beethoven
France
England
Italy
Germany
Germany
500
A long song for solo singer that is typically found in an opera or oratorio.
Aria
500
What is the lifespan of classical music from the beginning of the Medieval Era to the end of the Romantic Era?