Baroque composer 01 - Historical setting & Common genres

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 ignored the changes happening

• 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

• Galileo and Newton

• Bach and Vivaldi

• Lully and Strauss

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

• Chamber Music

• Choral Music

• Opera

• Dance Music

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

• Choral Music

• Chamber music

• Dance Music

• Opera

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

• Chamber Music

• Choral Music

• Dance Music

• Opera