Many plots for opera came from where?

This was the system where the church and the aristrocracy would hire artists and musicians to work for them.

This was the main country for the arts in the Baroque Period.

These started out as sacred operas, then the Pope decided it was sacreligious to perform them in church. They took out the acting, scenery and costumes and just performed the music with a narrator to help tie the songs together.

This composer studied law.

These were the two main Christian religions in Europe during the Baroque Period.

This is a style of composition that is polyphonic (like a round). Bach wrote many of these for the organ.

This was a way that music was composed where the words were more important than the music. It started when opera became popular because you needed to be able to understand what the singers were saying.

These were the two ruling European countries during the Baroque Period. They were also fighting for control of the Americas.

Vivaldi was inspired to compose "The Four Seasons" after seeing a set of paintings by this Italian artist.

The King stood the first time he heard this song from Handel's "Messiah".

These two men were famous scientists from the Baroque Period.

How many hours does it take to perform "The Messiah"?

Where was Antonio Vivaldi from?

This is the Italian word for director of music.

How many parts is Handel's "Messiah" written in?

This is the nickname for the Baroque Period.

What was Vivaldi's nickname?

This is a play that is told through song.

Where was Handel's "Messiah" first performed?

How many times was Bach married?

This was the system of government in Europe during the Baroque Period.

The word Baroque comes from this language. It means something that is dramtic and ornamented.

This composer is given credit for composing the first opera.

These are the dates for the Baroque Period.

This is a style of music where the music is more important than the words. It started before opera developed.

This composer moved to Vienna, Austria at the end of his lfe and died in poverty.

This was Bach's main instrument.

The patronage system was not always great for composers because it did not allow for what?

What instrument did Vivaldi play?

This is a style of composition for solo instrument and orchestral accompaniment.

How many children did Bach have?

Where was Monteverdi from?

What was the name of the first opera?