Baroque context quiz

How did powerful monarchs like Louis XIV and Philip II show off their wealth during the Baroque period?

• By hiding their riches

• By using extravagant art and music

• Making speeches

• Waging war

What did the Catholic Church do in response to the Protestant Reformation during the Baroque period?

• It began crusades against protestants

• It intensified efforts to promote Catholicism through music, art and architecture

• It stopped creating art

• It established a committee to study the impact of the Reformation on church practices

Who were some of the scientific pioneers during the Baroque period?

• Monteverdi and Handel

• Bach and Vivaldi

• Galileo and Newton

• Lully and Strauss

What type of music in the Baroque period combined singing and storytelling?

• Choral Music

• Chamber Music

• Opera

• Dance Music

What kind of music was designed for small groups to create delicate sounds?

• Choral Music

• Opera

• Dance Music

• Chamber music

Which genre of music added joy and energy to parties and royal gatherings during the Baroque period?

• Choral Music

• Chamber Music

• Dance Music

• Opera

Which Baroque instrument allowed players to control volume and tone with subtle finger pressure?

• Harpsichord

• Pipe Organ

• Sackbut

• Clavichord

Which Baroque instrument had a clear, high-pitched sound and evolved from the shawm?

• Oboe

• Timpani

• Baroque Guitar

• Baroque Flute

Which Baroque woodwind instrument was crafted from wood and created a softer, warmer tone compared to modern metal versions?

• Clavichord

• Pianoforte

• Baroque Flute

• Natural Trumpet

Which Baroque instrument was a predecessor of the trombone and often played in church settings?

• Timpani

• Pianoforte

• Sackbut

• Natural Trumpet