Johann Sebastian Bach and His Works

Who is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era and worked mainly as a church organist, music director and composer in central Germany?

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Johann Sebastian Bach

During what years was Johann Sebastian Bach employed as 'Kapellmeister' at the town of Köthen?

• 1708 to 1714

• 1717 to 1723

• 1723 to 1730

• 1747 to 1750

Which of the following compositions is NOT mentioned as one of Bach's works composed during his time in Köthen?

• The Well-Tempered Clavier

• Brandenburg Concertos

• Goldberg Variations

• Partitas and sonatas for solo violin

What type of music was primarily performed in the castle where Bach worked, under Prince Leopold?

• Religious church music

• Secular chamber music

• Opera

• Orchestral symphonies

The Brandenburg Concertos were dedicated to which individual?

• Christian Ludwig, Margrave of Brandenburg

• Prince Leopold of Köthen

• Frederick the Great

• Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Weimar

What is a distinctive feature of the instrumentation in the Brandenburg Concertos compared to most Baroque concertos?

• They include only wind instruments and continuo.

• They feature a full symphonic orchestra.

• They have different instrumentation, including wind instruments and unusual combinations.

• They are composed for solo piano only.

What instrument played the role of realizing the harmony in the continuo section, guiding the player on what chords to play?

• Violin

• Harpsichord

• Flute

• Cello

In the fifth Brandenburg Concerto, what is notable about the harpsichord part?

• It is the first concerto for keyboard solo in musical history.

• It is played with the left hand only.

• It includes the longest cadenza ever written.

• It is the only instrument in the concerto.

What is the composition of the concertino in the Brandenburg Concertos?

• Flute, violin, and cello

• Flute, violin, and harpsichord

• Two violins and harpsichord

• Flute, two violins, and harpsichord

What is a characteristic of the Baroque flute compared to today's instrument?

• It was made of metal.

• It had no finger holes and just one metal key.

• It was made of wood and had finger holes and one metal key.

• It was identical to today's instrument.