Baroque
What does “Baroque” mean in Portuguese?
misshapen pearl
Name one major emotion emphasized in Romantic music.
love, grief, awe, longing
What scientific discovery did Benjamin Franklin make in 1751?
Electricity
Why did music change so quickly in the 20th century?
Technology
Who plays the jealous composer in the film Amadeus?
Salieri
Name two Baroque string instruments.
(Possible answers include) violin, viola, cello, double bass
Give one example of a change in music from the Romantic period.
bigger orchestras, more dynamic ranges, more emotional expression, nationalism
What country was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart born?
Austria
Name one technological advancement that shaped modern music.
Radio, recording studios, electric instruments, synthesizers, the internet
Why was Mozart buried in an unmarked grave in the film?
Mozart died in poverty and was buried without ceremony
Name two mixed vocal/instrumental forms from the Baroque era.
cantata, oratorio, opera
Name three main types/styles of Romantic music.
symphony, art song (Lied), opera, tone poem
What composer wrote the song "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"?
Mozart
How did global communication influence music styles?
Allowed blending of musical styles from different cultures (world music, collaboration across continents)
Why did Mozart write Don Giovanni
The death of his father
Name three famous Baroque composers.
(Options like) Bach, Handel, Vivaldi
What two countries was the 1812 written about?
France and Russia
How did Beethoven’s father treat him as a child?
Very harshly; forced him to practice all the time
What is one genre of modern music that would not exist without 20th/21st century technologies?
electronic dance music (EDM), hip-hop, synthesized pop, digital remix genres
What is a requiem?
A mass for the dead