Genres
The main style of music for the Catholic Church.
What is plainsong or Chant
The composer of Canon and Gigue in D Major
Who is Johann Pachelbell
The first opera ever written
Dafine
An accompaniment part usually played by a keyboard instrument
What is Basso Continuo
This genre of writing is a "free and improvisatory'" story. The Baroque era version of Jazz
What is a Toccata
This Renaissance composer was a Nun who believed she had visions from God.
Who is Hildegard von Bingen
This piece by J.S. Bach was originally intended a study piece for the Cello and not as a performance piece.
What is Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major
This style practice allowed composer my free will with using dissonance
What is Seconda Prattica
The Four Seasons is an example of this Baroque Genre
What is a Solo Concerto
This composer was employed by the Elector of Hanover who later became King George I of England
Who is G.F. Handel
Traditionally performed at Christmas this Oratorio was written by G.F. Handel
What is Messiah
Musical activity was centered around these 2 areas of society.
What are church and noble courts.
This genre is just like opera, minus the staging and costumes.
What is an oratorio
This Baroque composer was a virtuosic violin player who received the nickname "The Red Priest
Who is Vivaldi
This pieces basso continuo part repeats a total of 28 times.
What is Canon in D
This European country was the center of Baroque Music
What is Italy
The Patriarch of Western Music
Who is Bach
The masterwork that was responsible for bring Bach back the the people
What is Mass in b minor
Polyphonic music written so that there is frequent and sustained note for note motion against each other.
What is Counterpoint