Instruments
This instrument was the only percussion instrument used in serious music during the Baroque Period.
What is a Timpani
The most famous composer from the baroque period.
Who is Johann Sebastion Bach?
This language was strictly used in sacred music during the Middle ages.
What is Latin
Another name for the script of an opera
What is the Libretto?
What is Improvisation?
This instrument made sounds by pushing keys that plucked individual strings.
What is a Harpsichord
One composer of motets
Who is Josquin Des Prez or Giovanni Palestrina?
The era when many people broke away from the Roman Catholic Church.
What is Reformation?
The most popular vocal music of the Renaissance period.
What are Madrigals?
Tempo Markings and Dynamics were first written during this Period.
What is the Baroque Period?
This string instrument group that were used during the renaissance
What are Viols
He wrote the first opera
The system in which the church or wealthy individuals paid composers to write music for them
What is the patronage system?
Who are Minstrels?
The three classes of people in the middle ages
Who were the Nobility, Clergy, and Peasants?
Name four instruments from the Baroque Period
What are Violins, Violas, Cellos, Oboes, Flute, Bassoon, Trombone, Harpsichord, organ, Valveless trumpets and horns.
He wrote the Four Seasons
Sacred music of the Renaissance Period that had up to 4 different but equally important parts.
What is a motet?
A pice of music written for up to four soloists and orchestra.
What is a Concerto Grosso?
Gregorian Chant is named for him.
Who is Pope Gregory the 1st?
2 of the instruments used during the renaissance period.
What are Viols, Recorders, Lutes, Krummhorn, and Shawm.
He wrote a song that is most commonly heard at weddings.
Who is Johann Pachelbel?
The most well-known form of plainsong.
What is Gregorian Chant?
The name of the first opera written.
What is Orfeo?
Square notes used in the middle ages to write plainsong
What are Neums?