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Terms

100

The word comes from a Portuguese term meaning "irregularly shaped pearl".

Baroque 

200

A staged drama that is mostly sung with the orchestra as accompaniment. 

Opera

300

The musical setting of a religious service to honor someone who has died. 

Requiem 

400

Music designed to be played by a smaller collection of instruments such as a duet or trio. 

Chamber Music 

500

A musical work involving an orchestra and singers, usually telling a story based on a sacred text or theme. 

Oratorio 

Instruments

100

This isntrument is the ancestor to the trombone. 

Sakbut 

200

The shawm is the modern day ______.

Oboe

300

Name the two instruments that are the ancestors to the piano. 

Harpsichord and pianoforte 

400

This instrument was the most important instrument for secular music during the Medieval and Renaissance period. 

Lute 

500

This is the ancestor to the clarinet. 

Bassett Horn 

Fun Facts

100

It was considered fashionable for men to wear _____ during the Baroque period. 

Wigs

200

This composer accidentally stabbed his foot with his conducting cane. 

Jean Babtiste Lully 

300

This was one of the most famous German composers who was known to be difficult and stubborn. 

Beethoven 

400

There is a great deal of mystery surrounding the death of this composer. 

Mozart 

500

Two answers! This royalty figure was the first to create the tradition of standing up during the performance of this piece. 

King George II & Hallelujah Chorus 

Composers

100

Was considered to be a child prodigy. Toured Europe with his sister performing for royalty. 

Mozart 

200

Composed the surprise symphony. Papa. 

Haydn 

300

He is considered to be the founder of French Opera. 

Jean Babtiste Lully

400

Nickname is the red priest, and is most widely known for his composition The Four Seasons. 

Antonio Vivaldi 

500

This composer embodied jealousy and hatred for Mozart and often wondered how God could bestow such talent for a man with very little morals. It was rumored that he had a hand in Mozart's death. (This composer was only mentioned by Mr. Abraham and NOT on an actual slide) 

Saliere 

Last week review/Abe

100

I was invented during the Medieval period & I get real hot real fast. 

Flamethrower 

200

_____ is Mr. Abraham's favorite Star Wars character. 

Yoda 

300

Mr. Abraham started losing his hair during this part of his educational career. 

High School 

400

Master splinter trained these 4 reptiles named after famous people from the Renaissance. 

The ninja turtles

500

If I were to list out the original solfege syllables, I would say ______. 

Ut Re Mi Fa So La Si Ut