Baroque General
Name a historical event that occurred during the Baroque period (1600-1750).
The Salem Witch Trials
The pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock
Jamestown was founded
Baroque music is often very ____________.
Ornamented
Fancy
Ornate
Name a historical event that occurred during the Classical period (1750-1820).
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The American Revolution
The French Revolution
Classical music can be described as _________.
Ordered
Structured
Name a composer we discussed from the Baroque period.
Bach
Vivaldi
Handel
Telemann
What was something interesting about the paintings of the Baroque period?
Large contrasts between light and dark
Subject matter was often Christian
Baroque music often features canons, fugues, and imitation. Describe what that means.
Importance was often placed on this ancient philosophy during the Classical period. The writings of Plato, Aristotle, and Socrates were studied regularly.
Ancient Greek/Roman
Music of the Classical period often featured ______ melodies and _______ harmonic texture.
Simple melodies
Thin harmonic textures
Name a composer we discussed from the Classical period.
Mozart
Haydn
Beethoven
What was something interesting about the architecture of the Baroque period?
It was very fancy and ornate.
Name three Baroque instruments we discussed in class.
Trumpet
Flute
Harpsichord
Organ
Violin
Who had all the power and money during the Classical period?
The aristocracy
Kings/Queens
The nobility
Define the term "form" in the context of music.
The way music is organized.
This composer wrote nearly 1000 compositions, worked for noblemen and churches throughout Germany, and had 20 children. His death in 1750 marks the end of the Baroque period.
JS Bach
What organization had most of the money and power during the Baroque period?
The Catholic Church
Name two differences between the Baroque flute and the modern flute.
Wood vs. Metal
No keys vs. Keys
Thick vs. Thin
Describe one way Ancient Greek ideals impacted Western society during the Classical period.
Columns in architecture
Democracy
Education
Subjects in the arts (paintings, music, drama)
What important keyboard instrument was developed during the Classical period?
The piano (pianoforte)
This composer was born in Austria in 1756 and wrote more than 600 works. He was a child prodigy who began composing when he was only five. He and his sister toured Europe as professional musicians when they were children.
WA Mozart
Name an artist from the Baroque period.
P. Rubens
Caravaggio
Rembrandt
Describe the difference between a harpsichord and a piano.
Harpsichord has plucked strings.
The piano has hammered strings.
The piano can play loud and soft (while harpsichord cannot).
The Classical period is often referred to as "The Age of ______."
Reason
Musical forms are structured during the Classical Period. What does that mean?
Composers often followed a strict formula when organizing their pieces. The most popular forms of the Classical period include Sonata form, Rondo, and Theme & Variations.
How many symphonies did Beethoven compose?
9
The 9th is more than an hour long and uses a large orchestra and choir. He wrote it when he was almost completely deaf.