Baroque Quiz

The Four Seasons consists of how many concertos?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Vivaldi is considered a master of the ______.

• Piano

• Violin

• Cello

• Flute

Vivaldi's The Four Seasons is one of his most famous works. What is unique about each concerto in this set?

• Represents a different season

• Represents a different time of day

• Represents a different emotion

• Represents a different country

What is the unique aspect of each concerto in The Four Seasons?

• Unique musical elements depicting characteristics of each season

• Unique instruments used

• Unique composers for each concerto

• Unique venues for each performance.

Match the following: Antonio Vivaldi, The Four Seasons, Ospedale della Pietà.

• 1-A

• Institution in Venice

• 2-B

• Baroque composer

• 3-C

• Set of concertos

Match the following descriptions with Handel's works: 1) Known for its beautiful music 2) Performed on a boat 3) Composed for a royal celebration

• Performed on a boat

• Messiah

• Composed for a royal celebration

• Water Music

• Known for its beautiful music

• Music for the Royal Fireworks

One of Bach’s most famous works is the Brandenburg Concertos, which were composed for the ______.

• King of France

• Margrave of Brandenburg

• Duke of Bavaria

Bach is often associated with the ______ (instrument) for which he composed many preludes and fugues.

• Piano

• Organ

• Violin

Which composition by Bach is a virtuosic piece for the organ?

• Toccata and Fugue in D minor

• Brandenburg Concertos

• Well-Tempered Clavier

Which composition by Bach is a collection of keyboard music in all 24 keys?

• Toccata and Fugue in D minor

• Brandenburg Concertos

• Well-Tempered Clavier