Baroque Music

What was the time period for The Baroque Period?

• 1530-1600

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1910

When the soloist takes the original melody and adds extra notes, that is called ( )?

What is the definition of an Oratorio?

• A story that was completely spoken

• A religious story that was completely sung with no costumes, scenery, or staging

• An acapella cover of a popular song

• A non-religious story that was completely sung with no costumes, scenery, or staging

What is an extremely talented musician called?

• Virtuoso

• Countertenor

• Soloist

• Expert

Who was/were NOT a composer during the Baroque Period?

• Purcell

• Handel

• Vivaldi

• Haydn

How was ornamentation like in the Baroque Period?

• Not much

• Several in a piece

• A lot

What was the sudden changes of loudness called?

Which was/were NOT a popular type of music during the Baroque Period?

• Suite

• Symphony

• Concerto

• Opera

What was/were the feature(s) of the phrase lengths in the Baroque Period?

• Long

• Short

• Regular

• Irregular

What is the concerto form where an orchestra played with an instrumental soloist who showed amazing musical skills?

• Concerto grosso

• Solo concerto

• Vocal concerto

• Concertino