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WorksheetsUNIT 2: BAROQUE MUSIC [without opera]
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins
The baroque period came between ...
... the Renaissance and the Classical period.
... the Classical period and the Renaissance.
... the Middle Ages and the Classical period.
... the Classical period and the Middle Ages.
Musically, the baroque ...
... started around 1600 (first opera) and finished around 1750 (death of J. S. Bach).
... started around 1600 (first opera) and finished around 1750 (death of W. A. Mozart).
... started around 1600 (first opera) and finished around 1650 (death of J. S. Bach).
... started around 1600 (first symphony) and finished around 1650 (death of J. S. Bach).
The word “Baroque” came from ...
... Portuguese meaning a large irregular-shaped pearl, and was used to denote anything excessively exaggerated or extravagant.
... Latin meaning a large irregular-shaped pearl, and was used to denote anything excessively exaggerated or extravagant.
... Portuguese meaning a perfect pearl, and was used to denote balance.
... Latin meaning a perfect pearl, and was used to denote balance.
On the social scene, the power of kings ...
... increased to absolutist proportions, meaning that monarchs had total power over their nations.
... decreased to a small proportions, meaning that monarchs had not power over their nations.
... disappeared because of democracies.
... disappeared because of feudal lords.
The clergy used music to ...
... show the grandeur and power of God.
... pray.
... educate people.
... dance.
Choose the correct style of this artwork.
Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
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Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
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Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
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Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
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Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
Choose the correct style of this artwork.
Baroque
Renaissance
Romanesque
Gothic
Baroque music used ...
... ornamented melodic parts – this means that the melody was not simple but “decorated” with many notes.
... very simple melodies with few notes.
Baroque music used monophonic texture (one melodic line with no accompaniment).
True
False
Baroque music used polyphonic texture (counterpoint and imitative).
True
False
Baroque music used basso continuo texture (a melodic part with accompanying chords played by a keyboard instrument).
True
False
Baroque music was performed by an orchestra based on ...
... string instruments.
... woodwind instruments.
... brass instruments.
... percussion instruments.
The ________ was/were very popular in Baroque music, which provides the harmonies.
... harpsichord and the organ ...
... piano and the organ ...
... piano and the clarinet ...
... harpsichord and the clarinet ...
The dynamics ... [more than one correct answer]
The changes in dynamics happened suddenly in Baroque music.
The changes in dynamics happened gradually in Baroque music.
There is a lot of contrast in dynamics throughout the entire musical piece.
The dynamics are the same throughout the entire musical piece.
This genres imitated the grandeur of secular opera. [more than one correct answer]
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
It was like an opera with a religious theme but without stage performance.
[more than one correct answer]
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
It means music for singing.
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
Written for an orchestra, choir and soloists. [more than one correct answer]
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
It has a narrator. [more than one correct answer]
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
The narrator is the evangelist.
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
Similar in style to the Franco-Flemish mass of the sixteenth century.
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
The Messiah composed by G. F. Haendel is an example of ...
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
J. S. Bach composed 5, and the one in B minor is the most famous.
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
It's an oratorio about the passion and the death of Christ.
CANTATA
ORATORIO
PASSION
MASS
In Baroque period, instrumental music was ...
... as important as vocal music.
... less important than vocal music.
... more important than vocal music.
In Renaissance period, instrumental music was ...
... as important as vocal music.
... less important than vocal music.
... more important than vocal music.
The orchestra as a stable and organised ensemble appeared in ...
... the Renaissance.
... Baroque period.
... The Midle Ages.
... The Classical Period.
Composers detailed the orchestration in the score in ...
... the Renaissance.
... Baroque period.
... The Midle Ages.
... The Classical Period.
The essential basis of the orchestra were ...
... woodwind instruments.
... bowed string instruments.
... keyboard instruments.
... brass instruments.
The basso continuo was usually performed by ...
... bowed string instruments.
... the cello and a keyboard instrument (harpsichord or organ)
... the cello and a keyboard instrument (piano or organ)
... plucked string instruments.
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Suite.
Instrumental form made up of a sequence of dances of different nature.
3 voices but 4 instruments (2 melodic instruments + basso continuo: cello and harpsichord).
For a group of soloists (concertino) and the rest of the orchestra (tutti).
Composed for a single soloist instrument that contrasts in constant dialog with the orchestra.
For a keyboard instrument (harpsicord or organ).
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Sonata a trio.
Instrumental form made up of a sequence of dances of different nature.
3 voices but 4 instruments (2 melodic instruments + basso continuo: cello and harpsichord).
For a group of soloists (concertino) and the rest of the orchestra (tutti).
Composed for a single soloist instrument that contrasts in constant dialog with the orchestra.
For a keyboard instrument (harpsicord or organ).
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Concerto grosso.
Instrumental form made up of a sequence of dances of different nature.
3 voices but 4 instruments (2 melodic instruments + basso continuo: cello and harpsichord).
For a group of soloists (concertino) and the rest of the orchestra (tutti).
Composed for a single soloist instrument that contrasts in constant dialog with the orchestra.
For a keyboard instrument (harpsicord or organ).
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Concerto solo.
Instrumental form made up of a sequence of dances of different nature.
3 voices but 4 instruments (2 melodic instruments + basso continuo: cello and harpsichord).
For a group of soloists (concertino) and the rest of the orchestra (tutti).
Composed for a single soloist instrument that contrasts in constant dialog with the orchestra.
For a keyboard instrument (harpsicord or organ).
INSTRUMENTAL GENRES. Tocata, prelude and fugue.
Instrumental form made up of a sequence of dances of different nature.
3 voices but 4 instruments (2 melodic instruments + basso continuo: cello and harpsichord).
For a group of soloists (concertino) and the rest of the orchestra (tutti).
Composed for a single soloist instrument that contrasts in constant dialog with the orchestra.
For a keyboard instrument (harpsicord or organ).
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Natural trumpet & natural horn
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Natural trumpet & natural horn
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Natural trumpet & natural horn
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Natural trumpet & natural horn
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Natural trumpet & natural horn
BAROQUE INSTRUMENTS.
Transverse flute
Harpsichord
Family of violins (violin viola, cello and double bass)
Baroque oboe & baroque bassoon
Timpani
Choose Baroque composers [two correct answers]
A. Vivaldi
A. Corelli
W. A. Mozart
C. Orff
G. Puccini
Choose Baroque composers [two correct answers]
J. S. Bach
J. Pachelbel
L. van Beethoven
J. Turina
M. Falla
Choose Baroque composers [two correct answers]
G. F. Händel
T. Albinoni
J. Haydn
A. Copland
F. Chopin
Who composed The Four Seasons?
A. Vivaldi
J. S. Bach
G. F. Händel
T. Albinoni
J. Pachelbel
Who composed The Brandenburg Concerts?
A. Vivaldi
J. S. Bach
G. F. Händel
T. Albinoni
J. Pachelbel
The opera was born in ....
... the Reanaissance.
... The Middle ages.
... The Baroque period.
... The Classicism.
