J.S. Bach

Open Ended

Why do you think the Baroque period was significant in the history of music?

Multiple Choice

Which family member did Johann Sebastian Bach move in with after his parents passed away?

• His uncle

• His older brother

• His aunt

• His grandmother

Open Ended

Describe how Bach's first job influenced his career and musical development.

Fill in the Blanks

Bach was required to write one

every week for the Lutheran services during his time as Director of Music.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Bach's Weimer Period is/are correct?

• He married his first cousin during this period.

• He had children who became popular musicians.

• He was appointed Director of Music for the Lutheran Church.

• He was allowed to quit his job as Director of Music easily.

Fill in the Blanks

Bach married Anna Magdalena after his first wife passed away. Together, they had

children.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the relationship between Bach and Handel?

• They were close friends and collaborated on music.

• They were born in different centuries.

• They were born in the same year but never met.

• Handel was Bach's teacher.

Open Ended

Discuss the significance of Bach's Leipzig period and how it influenced his musical output.

Fill in the Blanks

John Taylor, the eye surgeon, attempted to cure the eye problems of both ___ and ___, but botched the surgeries.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the mood often associated with Bach's 'Toccata and Fugue in D Minor'?

• Spooky and mysterious

• Joyful and uplifting

• Romantic and dreamy

• Calm and peaceful

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about Johann Sebastian Bach and the Baroque period from today's lesson?