Baroque Music Quiz

What is the meaning of the term 'barroco' in relation to Baroque music?

• Pearl of Irregular Shape

• Pearl of Square Shape

• Pearl of Regular Shape

• Pearl of Circular Shape

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque music?

• No use of embellishment

• Unity of mood

• Simple melody

• No conveyed emotion

What is the term for a lyrical song accompanied by an orchestra in Baroque music?

• Monody

• Recitative

• Aria

• Oratorio

Who composed the first great opera 'L'Orfeo'?

• Claudio Monteverdi

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

• Antonio Vivaldi

Which composer is known for his compositions for organ, orchestra, and oratorio?

• Claudio Monteverdi

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

• Antonio Vivaldi

What is the instrumental form based on imitative polyphony in Baroque music?

• Suite

• Sonata

• Fugue

• Concerto

Which composer is nicknamed 'The Red Priest'?

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Claudio Monteverdi

What is the term for a musical work that consists of one soloist accompanied by an orchestra?

• Concerto Grosso

• Toccata

• Sonata

• Concerto

Which of the following is a characteristic of Baroque instrumental music?

• Weak rhythmic drive

• Use of embellishment and ornamentation

• No use of major and minor tonality

• No use of basso continuo

What is the term for a vocal composition for a soloist or choir accompanied by instruments?

• Sonata

• Concerto

• Cantata

• Fugue