Overview
The Baroque era began in this year
What is 1600?
In 1607, this became the first permanent European settlement in the United States
What is Jamestown?
This composer wrote in every major genre except opera
Who is Bach?
A dramatic musical work, about a religious subject, without staging
What is oratorio?
A set of short musical pieces or dances grouped together
What is suite?
The Baroque era ended in this year
What is 1750?
This famous poet and playwright died in England in 1616
Who is William Shakespeare?
This composer was most famous for writing concertos
Who is Vivaldi?
A short work for singers and instruments, often based on a religious text
What is cantata?
A large-scale work for full orchestra, usually with multiple movements
What is symphony?
The word "Baroque" comes from the Portuguese word "barroco" meaning this
What is misshapen pearl?
This scientist published the Principia in 1687, sparking the Scientific Revolution
Who is Isaac Newton?
This composer wrote the famous piece "Hallelujah Chorus"
Who is Handel?
A work where a solo instrument is featured with an orchestra
What is concerto?
The french horn and trumpet are from this family of instruments
What is brass?
The death of this composer marked the end of the Baroque era
Who is Bach?
In 1692, the Salem witch trials shook this region of the colonial United States
What is New England?
This is an accompaniment made of a bass line played continuously, usually by a keyboard instrument or low-register instrument
(i.e. cello)
What is basso continuo?
A work where a small group of instruments plays in contrast with an orchestra
What is concerto grosso?
The flute, oboe, and bassoon are part of this instrument family
What is woodwinds?
One of the biggest developments during the Baroque era was this compositional technique where two or more voices imitate one another, using a set of very specific rules
What is counterpoint?
This famous ship sailed to Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts in 1620
What is the Mayflower?
This is a practice of adding extra musical notes to a melody to decorate it and make it more interesting
What is ornamentation?
A work for one or two instruments, usually in multiple contrasting movements
What is sonata?
The timpani is part of this instrument family
What is percussion?