Identify the Composer
What is Josquin de Prez known for?
polyphony
What instrument did Johann Sebastian Bach play that most sacred music was played on especially in the Renaissance and Baroque era?
Organ
What is a popular music genre in the Renaissance era?
Dance or Instrumental
What are the 3 eras where opera was popular?
Baroque, Classical, Romantic
During which period did the Renaissance era flourish?
1400-1600
Which Baroque composer whose name starts with V is known for "The Four Seasons"?
Vivaldi
Which baroque instrument has strings and keys, producing sound through plucking?
Harpsichord
What is the Italian term for a loud dynamic?
Forte
What genres of vocal music were popular in the Classical era?
Opera, folk songs, choral
The Baroque period in music roughly corresponds to which years?
1600-1750
Who composed the famous opera "The Magic Flute" and was a child prodigy from Vienna?
Mozart
What instruments were used in both the Renaissance and Baroque era?
Violin, Sackbut, lute
Which musical era had structure in music?
Classical
What are some Renaissance instrument?
Harpsichord, sackbut, violin, lute, hurdy gurdy
In which era did composers like Mozart and Haydn dominate the music scene?
Classical
What are some composers from the Romantic Era?
Mendelssohn, Dukas, Beach, Berlioz, Schumann, Elgar, and others.
What popular Baroque and Renaissance instrument resembles a small guitar and is played by plucking its strings?
Lute
Which era's music featured contrasts like loud vs soft, solo vs ensemble, and ornamentation?
Baroque
What is it called when the song is only for three instruments?
Trio
The Romantic period in music began around which century?
19th Century (1820 - 1910)
Who is the composer of the famous "Ode to Joy" who lost his hearing later in life?
Beethoven
What are some instruments that joined the orchestra during the Romantic era?
Harp, Triangle, contrabassoon, bass clarinet, xylophone, piccolo
What is a Romantic Era term for a character's theme music?
Leitmotif
What did the stories reflect in Romantic Era opera?
Everyday life
What time frame is typically associated with the Classical music era?
1750-1820