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WorksheetsBaroque Era Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does the word Baroque mean?
Pearly Shells
Pearl of the orient
Pearl of irregular shape
Pearl Harbor
Which is NOT a characteristic of Baroque era music?
Strong use of improvisation in both melodies, and the embellishments of those melodies
Emphasized contrasts in texture, pace and volume
Harpsichord, is the most important instrument.
Monophy is the sole form of music
Baroque is also known as the Gilded age
TRUE
FALSE
Johann Sebastian Bach lived from ________ - ________
1685-1750
1620-1700
1527-1627
1610-1720
In every piece that Bach wrote he always indicates S.D.G. at the end. S.D.G stands for?
Fear no hardships
For the love of God
To the Glory of God
This is the moment
What is the most famous piece written by Bach?
Fugue in A Minor
Fugue in B# Minor
Fugue in F Minor
Fugue in D Minor
The name of this composer who made the very famous “Messiah” – “Hallelujah Chorus” which is sang every Easter Sunday.
George Frideric Handel
Georg Philipp Telemann
Henry Purcell
Domenico Scarlatti
Which instrument did Antonio Vivaldi played that made him a musical virtuoso?
Name this musical instrument
Bassoon
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Which of the following is a Bassoon?
Which of the following is a Clarinet?
Which of the following is a HARPSICHORD?
Which of the following is a Viola?
It is opera-length works with a clear storyline but without the production elements.
Sonata
Fugue
Oratorio
Counterpoint
This is a polyphonic composition consisting of a series of successive melody imitations or the restatement in succession of identical or nearly identical musical material in 2 or more parts. A theme is introduced by one voice, repeated by other voices, and developed throughout the piece.
Sonata
Oratorio
Fugue
Counterpoint
Two different notes play simultaneously. This system began during the Renaissance
Sonata
Oratorio
Fugue
Counterpoint
Designed specifically to be used in the Lutheran church service. It is a work for vocal soloists, chorus, orchestra, and organ.
Cantata
Sonata
Fugue
Oratorio
Instrumental music with several movements.
Cantata
Oratorio
Sonata
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Operas often used text from Greek and Roman mythology
TRUE
FALSE
Which is NOT a use of Baroque Era Music
Instrumental Dances
Diss Tracks
Courtly Entertainment
Secular Songs (love, politics…)
