Historical Context
What cultural movement was going on during Couperin's life?
The Barque Cultural Movement
What did his father do?
Played Organ at the Royal Chapel.
What Sabrina Carpenter Song did I play?
Espresso
Many of his works are still performed...
Today
How many images did I use to break up the monotony on that one slide?
4
What century was Couperin born?
17th
How old was he when his dad died?
10
What emotion did I use to describe him?
Edgy (Also except emo emoji)
Who knew some of his works?
Bach
How many harpsichord images did I use?
3
What is the Baroque Cultural Movement characterized with?
dramatic, exaggerated motion and clear, easily interpreted, detail
Royal children
What was the name of the song I played by him?
Lessons in darkness (Bonus points for: “Leçons de ténèbres)
He has more than how many works?
200
How many times did I use that one image of our boy?
6
What were people trying to make music sound like, but different?
Greek and Roman
What was the title he earned?
Couperin le Grand
What are his compositions known for, name one thing.
expressive ornamentation (adding things for decoration) and evocative (strong images or feelings) titles
How many nice photos did he take?
About three, yes I know they are paintings, get over it.
What makes a harpsichord different from a piano?
The strings are plucked.
Name one new music language that the Baroque movement created.
cantata, concerto, sonata, sinfonia, and opera
What was the exact date he was born?
November 10, 1668
What did he introduce into French classism?
Italian Style
I don't have a question here so I am writing this and if you guess the number I am thinking of between 1 and 10 you get the points.
10
Which Image was my favorite?
The one I used four times on the first slide.