Introduction to Baroque Quiz

What does "Duration" refer to in music?

• The gaps between the notes

• Note length

• Sound quality or tone colour

• Effect or intensity of the music played together

Which vocabulary terms are associated with "Pitch"?

• Rondo, Binary, Ternary, Verse Chorus

• Forte, Piano

• Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Octave

• Monophonic, Polyphonic, Homophonic

What is the definition of "Silence" in music?

• The gaps between the notes

• The speed

• Sound quality or tone colour

• The Musical Plan

What is the definition of "Pitch" in music?

• Loud or Soft

• High or Low

• The speed

• The Musical Plan

What does "Timbre" refer to in music?

• The speed

• Note length

• Sound quality or tone colour

• High or Low

What is a "concerto grosso"?

• A concerto for two groups of instruments, a smaller group of soloists alternating with a larger group.

• A concerto for a solo instrument and an orchestra.

• A concerto for a choir and an orchestra.

• A concerto for a solo singer and a piano.

What is the role of the concertino in a concerto grosso?

• A smaller group of soloists

• The conductor

• The audience

• The larger group of instruments

Which of the following best describes the Baroque period?

• 1400 - 1600

• 1600 - 1750

• 1750 - 1820

• 1820 - 1900

Which term refers to a performer with exceptional skill on their instrument?

• Maestro

• Virtuoso

• Conductor

• Composer

What period is known for the rise of the concerto?

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic