Music of the Baroque Era

True or False? King Louis XIV of France embodied the Baroque period with his artistic tastes.

• True

• False

True or False? Professional musicians of the Baroque Era could write whatever music they wanted whenever they wanted.

• True

• False

True or False? The Palace of Versailles is an example of the opulence of the Baroque Era.

• True

• False

Which group of Baroque society was rising in wealth and power over music during this period?

• Monarchy

• Middle Class

• Church

• Peasants

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Baroque music?

• Terraced Dynamics

• Virtuosic Writing

• Simple Melodies

• Driving Rhythm

True or False? The use of polyphony contributed to the rhythmic drive found in Baroque music.

• True

• False

Sacred stories set for choir and orchestra are called ______.

• operas

• concertos

• oratorios

Which social class was opera buffa written for?

• The Middle Class

• The Monarchy

• The Aristocracy

• The Peasants

Which social class was opera seria written for?

• The Middle Class

• The Monarchy

• The Church

• The Peasants

Secular pieces of music that feature a soloist accompanied by a small orchestra are __________.

• operas

• oratorios

• cantatas

• concertos