The word "Baroque" comes from a Portuguese term meaning "perfectly shaped pearl"

Musical work involving an orchestra and singers, usually telling a story based on a sacred text or theme (no drama/acting or costumes or scenery)

An ensemble of various instruments and voices playing together, usually with soloists or groups of instruments competing with the larger orchestra

A staged drama that is mostly sung with an orchestra as accompaniment. Big scenery, drama, and costumes

To create in large quantities

String instrument of the Baroque period

Brass instrument of the Baroque period

Keyed instruments of the Baroque period (hint: there are 3)

Founder of French Opera

Organist at Westminster Abbey. Buried next to it.

Father of modern violin technique. Taught Vivaldi and Handel.

Best known for violin concertos 'The Four Seasons'. Nickname: The Red Priest

Organist, violinist, composer. Wasn't famous during lifetime, but now known as one of the most famous German composers.

Composed the 'Hallelujah Chorus' from 'The Messiah'. One of the most famous German composers of all time.

A composition consisting of imitative counterpoint in which the main idea is stated in each voice at different points in the music

Collection of short musical pieces to be played one after the other - usually dance movements (French "suite" means "sequence")

Friends with Handel, more popular than Bach in his lifetime.

One of the most prolific composers in history.

Legend says that King Henry IX stood during the second performance of 'Hallelujah Chorus' and that is why people stand when they hear it today

Henry Purcell stabbed his toe with a conducting cane and died from the resulting infection.