Baroque Period Questions

The Baroque Period was during which years?

• 1600-1750

• 1500-1600

• 1750-1800

• 1800-1850

Which of the following are features of Baroque Music?

• Use of ornamentation

• Emphasis on contrast

• Simple melodies

• Lack of dynamics

Who was Bach – can you tell me a bit about him and his Brandenburg Concertos?

• A famous composer known for his Brandenburg Concertos

• A renowned painter from the Renaissance period

• A scientist known for his work on gravity

• A philosopher from ancient Greece

What is a concerto grosso?

• A type of symphony

• A form of chamber music

• A large-scale choral work

• A musical composition for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Identify the instruments we hear in the concerto grosso.

• Violin, Cello, Harpsichord

• Piano, Flute, Clarinet

• Guitar, Drums, Bass

• Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone

Which instrument plays BOTH the Ripieno (Accompaniment) & Concertino (Solo)?

• Violin

• Piano

• Cello

The Baroque Period was during which years?

• 1600-1750

• 1500-1600

• 1750-1800

• 1400-1500

What are the features of Baroque Music?

• Complex polyphony and ornamentation

• Simple melodies and minimal ornamentation

• Electronic sounds and synthesizers

• Heavy use of percussion instruments

Who was Bach and what are his Brandenburg Concertos known for?

• A series of six instrumental works

• A collection of vocal compositions

• A set of piano sonatas

• A group of symphonies

What is a concerto grosso?

• A type of symphony

• A large-scale choral work

• A musical composition for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

• A solo piano piece