Baroque Flashcards
What time period does the Baroque era in classical music cover?
Approximately 1600 to 1750.
True or False: The Baroque era is characterized by the use of ornamentation in music.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Baroque era followed the ______ era.
Renaissance.
Which musical form became prominent during the Baroque era?
The concerto.
Name one major composer from the Baroque era.
Johann Sebastian Bach.
What is a characteristic feature of Baroque music?
Contrast and expressiveness.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Baroque music? A) Use of basso continuo B) Simple melodies C) Use of counterpoint
B) Simple melodies.
What is the term for a musical piece for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra?
Concerto.
True or False: The Baroque era saw the development of opera as a musical genre.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a popular instrumental form during the Baroque period, often featuring multiple movements.
Suite.
What is the name of the technique used in Baroque music that involves the interplay of different musical lines?
Counterpoint.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a prominent style during the Baroque period? A) Impressionism B) Neoclassicism C) Fugue
C) Fugue.
What is a common feature of Baroque orchestration?
The use of strings as the core instruments.
Name one famous opera composed during the Baroque era.
Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell.
True or False: The Baroque period emphasized emotional expression in music.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a common form of vocal music in the Baroque era, often used in church settings.
Cantata.
What does the term ‘basso continuo’ refer to?
A continuous bass line that provides harmonic support.
Multiple Choice: Who is known for his contributions to the development of opera during the Baroque period? A) Vivaldi B) Handel C) Beethoven
B) Handel.
What role did ornamentation play in Baroque music?
It added expressiveness and complexity to melodies.
True or False: The Baroque era was marked by the rise of instrumental music over vocal music.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a type of vocal composition that tells a story, often used in operas.
Aria.
Name one key innovation in music theory that emerged during the Baroque era.
The development of functional harmony.
What is the significance of the term ‘Baroque’?
It originally referred to the irregular shape of pearls, symbolizing the extravagance of the music.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following instruments became prominent during the Baroque period? A) Piano B) Harpsichord C) Synthesizer
B) Harpsichord.
What is a ‘sonata’ in the context of Baroque music?
A composition for one or more instruments, typically in multiple movements.
