Exploring Bach and Baroque Music

What year was Johann Sebastian Bach born?

• 1685

• 1700

• 1650

• 1723

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Baroque music?

• Minimalism

• Polyphony

• Atonality

• Serialism

In which city did Bach spend the last years of his life?

• Leipzig

• Vienna

• London

• Paris

What is the tempo marking for the third movement of Brandenburg Concerto No. 5?

• Largo

• Allegro

• Adagio

• Andante

Which instrument is prominently featured in the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5?

• Violin

• Harpsichord

• Trumpet

• Flute

What is a gigue?

• A slow dance

• A fast dance

• A type of aria

• A type of sonata

Which of the following is NOT a typical instrument in a Baroque orchestra?

• Harpsichord

• Piano

• Violin

• Oboe

What is the primary texture of Baroque music?

• Monophonic

• Homophonic

• Polyphonic

• Heterophonic

Which of the following is a common form used in Baroque music?

• Sonata form

• Fugue

• Rondo

• Theme and Variations

What is the historical period of Baroque music?

• 1600-1750

• 1750-1820

• 1820-1900

• 1900-present