Baroque summary Year 10

When was the Baroque era?

• 1600-1750

• 2AD-4AD

• 1700-1900

• 1600-1800

How was the Baroque era political affected?

• By the artists rebelling against the aristocrats by not producing art anymore.

• By the industrial revolution tipping the scales of the class system

• By the aristocrats, they used the new developments in art and music for their own, as a symbol of power

One feature of the artistic aspect

• Dramatic

• Charming

• Cute

How was this era the age of 'adventure and discovery'? (multiple answers)

• Many scientific and mathematical discoveries

• Empires clashed for the control of the globe

• Creation of trains

• Opera being the main focus of entertainment

How did composers get paid?

• By commissioned jobs by the aristocrats or the church

• By working two jobs

• By having a rich partner

Women did not need to moderate their voices to specific pieces. 

• True

• False

Name 2 successful female baroque singers? 

• Francesca Caccini

• Barbara Strozzi

• Faustina Bordoni

• Francesca Cuzzoni 

What does "Concerte delle donne" translate to? 

• Ensemble of the ladies 

• Group for the ladies

• Music for the lady

Who was the first female composer to write an opera? 

• Francesca Caccini

• Barbara Strozzi

• Faustina Bordoni  

What institution contributed to women being able to perform and become famous? 

• Opera

• theatre

• aristocratic ballrooms