MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD

Baroque is derived from the Portuguese barroco, which means...

• pearl of the orient sea

• pearl with regular shape

• pearl with irregular shape

• pearl with earings

It is the predominant texture in the Baroque era.

• Monophonic

• Polyphonic

• Homophonic

• Polymer

It is a large group of musicians playing different instruments together.

• Orchestra

• Concerto Grosso

• Concertino

• Chorale

It is the star of the Baroque orchestra.

• Piano

• Violin

• Trombone

• Trumpet

Concerto grosso literally means...

• large group

• big concert

• big group

• concert group

What do you call the soloist in a concerto grosso?

• Ripieno

• Soloist

• Lead

• Concertino

What do you call the full orchestra or ensemble who supports the soloist in the concerto grosso?

• Ripieno

• Concertino

• Orchestra

• Supporting Player

Six Brandendurg Concertos are well-known examples of Baroque concerto grosso composed by...

• Bach

• Handel

• Vivaldi

• Mozart

Who is the composer of the "Four Season"?

• Mozart

• Vivaldi

• Bach

• Beethoven

Antonio Vivaldi is famous for...

• Sacred Music

• Concertos, especially for piano

• Concertos, especially for violin

• Oratorio