Baroque Musical Time Period

"Baroque" comes from a Portuguese word that means

• pretty pearl

• misshapen circle

• misshapen pearl

• ugly

A major characteristic of Baroque music is that it is

• highly ornamental

• mostly quiet

• old

• very plain

One musical development that set Baroque music apart was

• having only one instrument play all the parts

• the use of repeat signs

• the ability to have change in dynamics

Mark ALL the differences between oratorio and opera

• Oratorio uses sets and costumes while opera does not

• Oratorio does not use sets and costumes but opera does

• Opera can be about anything while oratorio is only based on religious text

• Opera is only based on religious text while oratorio can be about anything

Which was NOT a development during the Baroque period?

• the orchestra

• the pianoforte

• use of dynamic differences

• solo singing

Where was Johann Sebastian Bach from?

• Italy

• England

• Germany

• India

During the Baroque period, instrumental music became just as important and popular as vocal music.

• True

• False

Who was not a composer during the Baroque time period?

• HIldegaard V

• George Frederic Handel

• Antonia Vivaldi

• George Telemann

Who wrote the violin concerto The Four Seasons?

• Bach

• Handel

• Vivaldi

Which instruments were newly developed in the Baroque period?

• the transverse flute, the oboe, the pianoforte

• the violin, the harpsichord, the lute