Y9 Quiz - Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was one of the most famous composers of the _______________ era.

• Baroque

• Classical

• Romantic

• Modern

He was born in _______________ in 1685, more than 300 years ago!

• Germany

• France

• Italy

• England

When Bach lived, _______________ worked for rich men - dukes or princes.

• musicians

• farmers

• soldiers

• painters

They lived with them and wrote music to _______________ them and for church.

• entertain

• punish

• ignore

• confuse

Bach’s father taught him to play the _______________.

• violin

• piano

• flute

• trumpet

Bach’s father taught him to play the violin and the _______________.

• trumpet

• flute

• harp

• clarinet

He went to the Latin Grammar School which was also a _______________ school.

• choir

• science

• art

• military

His father died when he was 10 and he went to live with his older brother Cristoph who taught him organ, _______________ and composition.

• harpsichord

• violin

• flute

• trumpet

Bach’s first job at age 15 was singing in a _______________.

• choir

• theater

• orchestra

• band

When his voice changed he played violin and harpsichord in the _______________.

• orchestra

• choir

• church

• band