Baroque and Classical Period

Dates

100

1600-1750

When was the Baroque Period?

200

1750-1820

When was the Classical Period?

300

150 years

How long did the Baroque Period last?

400

70 Years

How long did the Classical Period last?

500

This period lasted longer than the other.

Baroque Period

Composers

100

This popular Baroque composer was also known as "The Red Priest"

Antonio Vivaldi

200

This popular Classical Composer is credited for creating the first String Quartet.

Haydn

300

This Classical composer composed a Requiem. One of the popular movements is titled "Lacrimosa"

Mozart

400

This Classical composer composed a popular fugue that is currently used during the Halloween season.

Bach

500

This Classical composer composed a very popular piece that is currently heard as a lullaby titled "Fur Elise"

Beethoven

Instruments

100

This instrument was played by a popular Baroque composer whose father taught him to play.

Violin

200

Bach's famous fugue from our listening activity was played on this instrument.

Pipe Organ/Organ

300

These instruments make up the String Quartet.

Violin, Viola, and Cello

400

This instrument, made by Bartolomeo Cristofori, replaced the harpsichord in the Baroque Period

**Hint: You must give the full name.

Pianoforte

500

This instrument was popularly used in the Baroque period BEFORE the piano was invented.

Harpsichord

Inventions & Fun Facts

100

Made of wood and designed to fit on the hands.

Swim Fins

200

Designed to help ships find their way in 1731.

The Octant

300

This President took office during the Baroque Period

**Hint: He was the FIRST President.

George Washington

400

On the day Vivaldi was born there was...

an earthquake

500

Strettezza di petto

Tightness of Chest/Asthma