Composers
This composer wanted to compose his own music instead of only playing music for the church
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach?
The Baroque period took place between these dates
What are 1600-1750?
These brass instruments contain no valves
What is a Natural Horn?
This musical concept uses two melodies in the music that are woven together
What is counterpoint?
This type of mammal cannot jump
What is an elephant?
This composer created one of the most famous oratorios, The Messiah
Who is George Frideric Handel?
The Baroque period originated in this country
What is Italy?
This string instrument can be played by plucking or bowing the strings while standing behind the instrument
What is a cello?
This is a large scale musical work, usually religious in nature, and does not require elaborate sets or costumes.
What is an Oratorio?
This type of animal was the first ever to be cloned. Her name was Dolly.
What is a sheep?
This composer wrote a very famous piece for the organ called Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
Who is Bach?
This word comes from the Portuguese word meaning "a misshapen pearl"
Baroque
This instrument is rarely seen in a symphony orchestra now, containing strings and keys
What is a harpsichord?
What is a Concerto?
The core of a golf ball is made from this material
What is Rubber?
This composer was born in Italy in 1678 and composed The Four Seasons
Who is Vivaldi?
What are Dynamics?
This instrument family was used in the Baroque period, though never took the prime focus of the music.
What is the Percussion family?
A collection of dance movements written in the style of Baroque music
What is the Baroque Suite?
The national animals of this country is the Unicorn
What is Scotland?
This composer wrote the opera Rinaldo, bringing him great success and critical acclaim.
Who is Handel?
True or False: Baroque music is mostly religious in nature and belongs to the church.
False. Baroque music was mostly secular.
This large instrument is powered by pedal and air, and notes are played on keys
What is an organ?
These types of concertos contrasted a group of soloists with the rest of the orchestra
What is a Concerti Grossi?
It costs only 5 cents to make this form of money