Vivaldi
Bach
Handel
Baroque Lore
100

What nickname did Vivaldi earn due to his distinctive hair color?

What is "The Red Priest"?

100

When was Johann Sebastian Bach born?

What is March 21, 1685?

100

What were the circumstances around Handel's early musical education?

What is his father disapproved of his musical talent?

100

What is the term for the use of multiple independent melodies in a piece of music?

What is counterpoint?

200

In which city was Vivaldi born?

What is Venice?

200

What type of music is Bach primarily known for?

What is religious music?

200

In which city did Handel settle in 1726?

What is London?

200

What does "basso continuo" refer to in Baroque music?

What is a continuous bass line?

300

What was Vivaldi’s main contribution to the concerto form?

What is the three-movement concerto?

300

How many works did Bach compose?

What is over 1000 works?

300

What type of composition did Handel innovate as Italian operas declined in popularity?

What are oratorios?

300

What are the two main tonalities used during the Baroque period?

What are major and minor tonality?

400

What is one of Vivaldi's most famous compositions that features program music?

What is "The Four Seasons"?

400

What was Bach’s most famous organ piece composed in 1708?

What is "Mass in B Minor"?

400

Which famous oratorio did Handel compose in 1741?

What is "Messiah"?

400

What type of ornamentation is commonly used to embellish melodies?

What are trills or melismas ?

500

What health issue did Vivaldi struggle with throughout his life?

What is asthma?

500

What unfortunate event happened to Bach after his eye surgery?

What is he became blind?

500

How did Handel's health affect his later life?

How did Handel's health affect his later life?

500

What string instrument was commonly used in Baroque music and is known for its expressive qualities?

What is the violin?