WorksheetsDC Music History: Early Baroque Period
Total questions: 46
Worksheet time: 23mins
Put the following periods in order from earliest to latest AND identify the dates of each: Baroque, Medieval, Renaissance
a. Medieval: 500-1400 b. Renaissance: 1400-1600 c. Baroque: 1600-1750
a. Baroque: 1600-1750 b. Medieval: 500-1400 c. Renaissance: 1400-1600
a. Renaissance: 1400-1600 b. Baroque: 1600-1750 c. Medieval: 500-1400
a. Medieval: 1400-1600 b. Renaissance: 500-1400 c. Baroque: 1600-1750
There were __________ musicians in Louis XVI’s orchestra.
More than 80
Less than 20
Exactly 50
Around 30
In the Baroque Period, there could be __________ lines of vocal music.
four or more
only one
exactly two
no
Today’s symphony orchestra originated in __________.
the Baroque period
the Classical period
the Romantic period
the Renaissance period
Approximately __________% of Western art music repertoire from the Baroque Period is instrumental.
80%
30%
50%
65%
Typically, only __________ instrument(s) was/were assigned to each part in Baroque orchestras.
one
two
four
six
There are __________ movements in a concerto. The order of these movements is as follows: __________, __________, __________.
three; fast, slow, fast
two; slow, fast
four; fast, slow, moderate, fast
three; slow, fast, slow
Vivaldi wrote __________ operas and composed more than __________ concerti.
over 40; 500
over 100; 200
about 20; 1000
less than 10; 50
In the __________, there was a revival of Baroque music.
19th century
16th century
21st century
14th century
Henry Purcell began working as an organist at the Westminster Abbey in __________.
1679
1685
1666
1702
Identify two characteristics of Baroque Music.
a. Use of ornamentation b. Contrast in dynamics and texture
a. Minimal use of instruments b. Absence of vocal music
a. Use of electronic instruments b. Monotone melodies
a. Lack of rhythm b. No use of harmony
What is the Portuguese word that refers to irregular shapes in jewelry?
Baroque
Filigree
Cameo
Enamel
Identify 3 instruments of the Baroque Period.
a. Harpsichord b. Violin c. Recorder
a. Piano b. Saxophone c. Electric Guitar
a. Synthesizer b. Drum Set c. Trumpet
a. Clarinet b. Tuba c. Xylophone
Identify two characteristics of an aria.
a. Expressive melody b. Accompanied by orchestra
c. Spoken dialogue b. No accompaniment
d. Monotone melody b. Unaccompanied solo
e. Recitative style b. Group singing
T or F: Opera drew plots from popular television shows.
True
False
T or F: "Baroque" was originally a negative term.
True
False
T or F: "Barocco" is Italian for "song".
True
False
Female musicians were expected to make music in public.
True
False
T or F: The theme of "Orfeo" was the divine power of music.
True
False
Figured bass is the ancestor of modern tablature.
True
False
Art music is a genera of music that uses a "fake book".
True
False
Music written for a small ensemble of musicians is called a concerto.
True
False
The showpiece of the orchestra is called a concerto.
True
False
Flutes were added to the orchestra to add brilliance.
True
False
Ritornello form is when all or part of the theme appears again and again.
True
False
__________________ is accompanied by only basso continuo.
Melody
Aria
Recitative
Ritornello
(a) is Italian for "something recited".
Opera
Aria
Recitative
Ritornello
(a) means "a work".
Opera
Aria
Recitative
Ritornello
Chamber music is most often (a) .
Sacred
Secular
(a) was the first true example of opera.
Dido and Aeneas
Orfeo
L’amente segreto
Suite de Symphonies
(a) is the sung text of an opera.
Ritornello
Recitative
Lieder
Libretto
__________________ are sharp contrasts of dynamics.
Pianissimo-fortissimo
Piano-forte
Terrain dynamics
Terrace dynamics
The basso continuo supports the (a) .
Melody
Harmony
Dynamics
Timbre
The (a) family is the core of the orchestra.
Brass
Percussion
Woodwind
String
Antonio Vivaldi played the (a) .
Viola
Violin
Cello
Bass
The Doctrine of Affections was a Baroque theory about expressing specific emotions in music. How was it applied to instrumental music?
Composers used musical elements to evoke specific emotions in listeners.
It required all music to be written in a major key.
It limited composers to using only one instrument per piece.
It banned the use of dynamics in instrumental music.
A solo concerto features a single soloist with an orchestra, while a concerto grosso features a small group of soloists with an orchestra.
A solo concerto features a single soloist with an orchestra, while a concerto grosso features a small group of soloists with an orchestra.
A solo concerto is always longer than a concerto grosso.
A concerto grosso only uses string instruments, while a solo concerto uses all instruments.
A solo concerto is performed without an orchestra, while a concerto grosso includes an orchestra.
The emotion of anger could be portrayed in Baroque instrumental music by:
using fast tempos, sharp rhythms, and dissonant harmonies
employing slow tempos and gentle melodies
utilizing only major keys and smooth dynamics
avoiding the use of dynamics and articulation
Instrumental music became popular during the Baroque Period because:
composers began to explore the capabilities of instruments and create music specifically for them.
vocal music was banned during the Baroque Period.
instruments were invented only during the Baroque Period.
audiences preferred silence over music.
Baroque Architecture is characterized by dramatic use of light, bold ornamentation, and grandeur. Which of the following is an example of Baroque Architecture?
St. Peter's Basilica
The Parthenon
The Eiffel Tower
The Sydney Opera House
Which of the following are characteristics of monody?
A single melodic line with instrumental accompaniment and clear textual expression.
Multiple independent melodic lines and complex polyphony.
Strict use of Gregorian chant and no instrumental accompaniment.
Emphasis on choral singing with equal voice parts.
Baroque Art is characterized by which of the following features?
Dramatic use of light and shadow
Minimalist composition
Flat and static figures
Lack of emotional expression
Most of the solo voice parts in “Orfeo” were written for female voices because:
female singers were more available at the time.
the composer preferred the sound of female voices.
male singers were not allowed to perform in operas.
the story required only female characters.
A good opera requires which of the following ingredients?
Music, drama, and stage design
Only music
Only stage design
Only drama
Vivaldi angered the church by doing which of the following, and why were these actions considered so bad?
He neglected his priestly duties and composed secular music, which was frowned upon by the church.
He destroyed church property and refused to attend mass, which was considered a grave offense.
He openly criticized church leaders in his writings, which was seen as disrespectful.
He attempted to change church doctrine, which was strictly forbidden.
Movements are:
actions or activities that involve motion
types of food
kinds of weather
forms of music
