The Baroque Period & Dance Suite

When was the Baroque period?

• 450-1450

• 1450-1600

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

Answer explanation

450-1450 was The Middle Ages, 1450-1600 was the Renaissance, and 1750-1820 was the Classical era.

Ordinary citizens could listen to music in public concert halls.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Ordinary citizens typically heard music in churches, as music was written for the aristocracy.

Which of the following is/are true of the musician in the Baroque period?

• Low pay and prestige

• Freelance musician

• High pay and prestige

• Servant under a wealthy patron

Which of the following is NOT a composer during the Baroque period?

• Handel

• J.S. Bach

• Mozart

• Vivaldi

Answer explanation

Mozart was a Classical period composer.

All the dances in a Baroque Dance Suite are in the same key.

• True

• False

The dances in a Baroque Dance suite differ in terms of tempo, meter, and

Which of the following is NOT a standard dance in the suite?

• Allemande

• Gavotte

• Gigue

• Sarabande

A Baroque dance in the suite is typically in ______ form.

Answer explanation

Sections A and B, where each of these sections may repeat.

This dance is often in triple meter, and has continuous running notes in quick tempo.

• Allemande

• Courante

• Gigue

• Sarabande

Answer explanation

'Courante' means 'running'.

This dance is slow and stately, in triple meter, and has its characteristic emphasis on the 2nd beat of the bar.

• Allemande

• Minuet

• Gigue

• Sarabande