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Italian composer and seminal figure in the development of the solo concerto. His most notable composition is The Four Seasons.
Who is Antonio Vivaldi?
This composer is best known for his work, Canon and Gigue in D.
Who is Johann Pachelbel?
A drama that is primarily sung, accompanied by instruments, and presented on stage.
What is an opera?
In 1692, these farcical "trials" took place in Salem, Massachusetts.
What are the Salem Witch Trials?
Derived from the Portuguese barroco, or “oddly shaped pearl,” this term has been widely used since the nineteenth century to describe the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750.
What is Baroque?
English composer of songs, religious choral music, instrumental and theatrical works, including the opera Dido and Aeneas.
Who is Henry Purcell?
This composer with a fun name wrote 19 Preludes and
Membra Jesu Nostri.
Who is Dieterich Buxtehude?
Derived from the Italian concertare (to join together, unite), this form of music took several forms during the baroque era. A multi-movement work for instrumental soloist (or group of soloists) and orchestra.
What is a concerto?
In 1666, this city succumbed to the Great Fire.
What is London?
Although this instrument is played like a piano, it is considered a string instrument. It was used as a solo instrument to play virtuoso concertos during the Baroque era.
What is the harpsichord?
Italian composer of L'Orfeo of 1607, which is generally regarded as the first great opera; maestro di cappella at St. Mark’s Venice 1613–1643.
Who is Claudio Monteverdi?
This composer is best known for his piece, Missa Sapientiae.
Who is Antonio Lotti?
Originating in early 17th century Italy, this style of music began as a secular work composed for solo voice and basso continuo, most likely intended for performance at private social gatherings.
What is a cantata?
During the years 1618–1648, almost half the German population died due to war, famine, and plague due to this event.
What is the 30 years war?
The advent of these events made the growing middle class an important source of income for musicians.
What are concerts?
North German composer and cantor of Leipzig, Germany.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
This French composer is responsible for the opera Alceste, the chamber piece Ballet de la Raillerie, and the comedy ballet Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme.
Who is Jean-Baptiste Lully?
An extended musical drama with a text based on religious subject matter, intended for performance without scenery, costume or action.
What is an oratorio?
In 1611, this became the first authorized version of the Bible in English.
What is the King James Bible?
Having angered Duke Wilhelm for requesting release from his position on short notice and desiring to go work for Prince Leopold of Koethen, this composer was arrested and put in jail for several weeks in 1716.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
North German composer of The Messiah, among other oratorios.
Who is George Frederick Handel?
This Scarlatti, not to be confused with his father, wrote 550 sonatas including Essercizi.
Who is Domenico Scarlatti?
Based on the traditional pairing of dances in the Renaissance, this form of music was the first multi-movement work for instruments. It was essentially a series of dances in the same key, most or all of them in two-part form.
What is a suite?
This world renowned American college was founded in 1636.
What is Harvard?
Throughout the Baroque era, this was the most common way composers earned a living; by writing music if they were fortunate enough to be on the payroll of a political or religious institution.
What is patronage?