Baroque Music Appreciation

What was before the baroque period?

• Medieval

• Romantic

• 20th century

• Classical

What is the nationality of antonio vivaldi ?

• Dutch

• Western

• Italian

• British

Why was baroque music known as the misshapen pearl?

• The music was heavily ornamented

• The music was colourful

• The music was standard

• The music was dull

Which of the following is not a core instrument of the baroque orchestra?

• Harsichord

• Violin

• Cellos

• Xylophone

What is not the characteristic of the baroque period?

• Literature

• Dance

• Painting

• Elegance

Which of the following is not a baroque composer ?

• Johann Christian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

• Franz Joseph Haydn

• Antonio Vivaldi

When was the baroque period?

• 1600-1750

• 1900-present

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

What keyboard instrument is this which was only used in the Baroque era?

• Harpsichord

• Piano

• Organ

What was the name for the 'continuous bass' part of the Baroque concerto?

• Ostinato

• Drone

• Loop

• Basso Continuo

Which of these best describes a concerto grosso?

• One soloist against an larger orchestra

• Small group of soloists against a larger orchestra

• No soloists and just an orchestra