Beginnings and Renaissance
This Mesopotamian High Priestess was the first composer that we know of.
Who is Enheduanna
These three composers were the biggest during the Baroque Period
Who were Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel
This composer was known for iconic tunes such as, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and was the most successful and popular composer during the Classical Period
Who was Mozart
The first Romantic, this composer filled the void after Mozart's death
Who was Beethoven
How loud or soft music is sung or played
What are Dynamics
This kind of music is a single line with out harmony.
What is Monophonic
This composer was known as, "The Red Priest"
Who was Vivaldi
Two violins, a Viola, and a cello make up this chamber music ensemble
What is a String Quartet
During the 1800s, this instrument became the most popular instrument to have at home
What is the Piano
This period featured large orchestras -- both in terms of number of the musicians, and the size of the instruments.
What is the Romantic Period
This disease spread across Europe during the dark and medieval ages, wreaking havoc on the development of society and music
The Black Plague
When translated, this term means "misshapen pearl"
What is Baroque
The Father of the String Quartet, this composer was born before, and died after Mozart
Who was Haydn
The Poet of the Piano
who was Chopin
The structure of a piece of music
What is Form
Groups of the same or similar instruments
What are Consorts
The dramatic use of light and shadow to create intensity
What is Chiaroscuro
The most popular form, containing an exposition, development, and recap
What is Sonata Form
A sung work of theatre, which became even more dramatic during the romantic period
What is Opera
This time period lasted from 1600-1750
What is the Baroque Period
Multiple melodic lines at one time, that as a result create harmony
What is Polyphony
Large scale composition for orchestra, chorus, and soloists
What is an Oratorio
This popular form, but not as popular as Sonata form, had an "ABACA" format
What is a Rondo
these short musical fragments represent a character or an idea, and were popularized by german composer Richard Wagner
A multi-movement piece for orchestra
What is a Symphony