Baroque and Classical Music

Name a composer from the Classical era.

Which form of sacred music lead to the creation of opera?

• Mass

• Chorale

• Oratorio

• Gregorian Chant

Which word would best describe Baroque music?

• Simple

• Easy to play

• Ornamental

• Boring

Which instrument was the predecessor to the piano?

What were performers expected to do in the Classical era?

• Perform the music exactly as the composer intended

• Freely improvise on the written melody

• Write their own music

• Sight read the music

Which word would best describe Classical music?

• Overly emotional

• Improvised

• Random

• Orderly

Name a composer from the Baroque era.

What instrumental ensemble is used for the symphony?

• Orchestra

• String Quartet

• Solo Instrument

• Choir

What were performers expected to do in the Baroque era?

• Perform the music exactly as the composer intended

• Freely improvise on the written melody

• Write their own music

• Sight read the music

Who primarily played music in the Classical era?

• Royalty

• The Middle Class

• The Church

• Rich People