Classical Music

What period in classical music history does the video introduce?

• Baroque period

• Classical period

• Romantic era

• Renaissance era

What was a notable characteristic of the Baroque period in music?

• Simplification of compositions

• Decline of Italian opera influence

• Decrease in ensemble sizes

• Expansion of musical conventions

What does the term 'Baroque' originate from?

• An Italian term for 'dramatic expression'

• A Latin word meaning 'ornate'

• A French phrase for 'musical flourish'

• A Portuguese word for an irregularly shaped pearl

Which of the following was a key element of Baroque music?

• Minimalism

• Counterpoint

• Electronic synthesis

• Serialism

What is Basso continuo?

• A continuous bass line

• A type of musical notation

• A vocal technique

• An early form of the piano

Which instrument was invented during the Baroque period?

• The saxophone

• The modern flute

• The electric guitar

• The pianoforte

Who is most remembered for the violin concertos known as the Four Seasons?

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• Alessandro Scarlatti

• George Frederick Handel

What did Baroque music practices place a greater emphasis on?

• Electronic instruments

• Simplified melodies

• Player skill

• Choral arrangements

Which composer helped to develop and popularize many aspects of operatic form?

• Antonio Vivaldi

• Alessandro Scarlatti

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frederick Handel

What did composers of the Baroque period come to codify?

• The use of atonal music

• Electronic music production methods

• Major and minor tonality

• The twelve-tone technique