Baroque N5 Test

When did the Baroque period start and end?

• 1450 to 1600

• 1600 to 1750

• 1500 to 1650

• 1700 to 1850

What does the word 'Baroque' originally describe?

• A musical instrument

• A type of sculpture

• Highly decorative buildings

• A style of painting

Which country is NOT mentioned as having famous Baroque composers?

• England

• Italy

• Germany

• France

Who was NOT a Baroque composer?

• Handel

• Bach

• Mozart

• Vivaldi

What was a central instrument in the Baroque orchestra?

• Flute

• Harpsichord

• Trumpet

• Violin

What describes the texture of most Baroque music?

• Contrapuntal

• Monophonic

• Symphonic

• Homophonic

What is a trill in the context of Baroque music?

• A long, sustained note

• A sudden loud chord

• Two notes repeated quickly

• A slow, sad melody

What is NOT a feature of Baroque music?

• Electric guitar solos

• Opera

• Harpsichord presence

• Polyphonic textures

Which form of music was used in the Baroque period to simulate a round?

• Sonata

• Canon

• Symphony

• Concerto

What is a concerto in the context of Baroque music?

• A solo vocal performance

• A solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

• A type of dance music

• An instrumental solo without accompaniment