The Baroque Era

Which years does the Baroque period cover?

• 1400-1500

• 1500-1650

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1800

Which composer wrote the famous oratorio 'The Messiah?'

• George Frederic Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Antonio Vivaldi

Which composer is now known as one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time?

• George Frederic Handel

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Antonio Vivaldi

The Baroque Period happened between the years (a)  

The first type of music invented for the everyday person to hear live music was

• Opera

• Bluegrass

• Reggae

• Ska

The new performing group that came to be during the Baroque?

• The Barbershop Quartet

• The Boy Band

• The Orchestra

• The Brass Quartet

The name of Handel's famous oratorio

• Messiah

• Missa Brevis

• Magnificat

• Molto Allegro

Definition of an Opera

• A non-religious story that was completely sung with costumes, scenery, and staging.

• A short performance with no special roles.

• A musical performed by children.

• An instrumental performance.

THIS INSTRUMENT IS A

• HARP

• HARPSICHORD

• ORGAN

• PIANO

Answer explanation

IT IS A HARPSICHORD, A PLUCKED STRING INSTRUMENT VERY POPULAR DURING THE RENAISSANCE AND THE BAROQUE.

HE WROTE THE SERIES OF CONCERTOS CALLED "THE FOUR SEASONS"

• HANDEL

• VIVALDI

• BACH

• PURCELL

Answer explanation

ANTONIO VIVALDI WAS AN ITALIAN VIOLINIST AND COMPOSER. HE WROTE HUNDREDS OF CONCERTOS, THE MOST WELL-KNOWN "THE FOUR SEASONS" (LAS CUATRO ESTACIONES)