Baroque Features

Question 1

Baroque had the use of the _________ section.

Answer 1

Continuo

Question 2

The general term for decorative melodies is…?

Answer 2

Ornamentation

Question 3

Baroque featured the sudden change of volume, also known as _________ ___________

Answer 3

Terraced Dynamics

Question 4

A question phrase, followed by an answer phrase of similar length and rhythm is known as _______ ________

Answer 4

Balanced Phrasing

Question 5

What time period did Baroque last for?

Answer 5

1600-1750

Question 6

What instrument was used, similar to a piano?

Answer 6

Harpsichord

Question 7

What 3 stringed instruments were used in the Baroque orchestra?

Answer 7

Violins, Cellos, Double Bass

Question 8

Which two woodwind instruments were used in baroque music?

Answer 8

Bassoon, Wooden Flute

Question 9

Which brass instrument was used in Baroque times?

Answer 9

Trumpet

Question 10

Which percussion instrument was used in Baroque times?

Answer 10

Timpani

Question 11

What makes the Baroque orchestra size differ from the others?

Answer 11

It had no conductor, due to its very small size.

Question 12

Name 4 Baroque Composers

Answer 12

Pachelbel
J. S. Bach
Vivaldi
Corelli

Question 13

Which instrument played the bassline?

Answer 13

Cello

Question 14

Name the 3 most common Baroque textures

Answer 14

Polyphonic
Homophonic
Melody & Accompaniment

Question 15

___________ were made to _______ keys

Answer 15

Modulations

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