Baroque Music Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Baroque Era take place?
A
1600-1750s
2
Q
What Portuguese word did Baroque come from?
A
Barroco
3
Q
What did Barroco mean?
A
A pearl with an irregular shape
4
Q
How would you describe Baroque Music?
A
Grandeur and dramatic
5
Q
Music intended for the use of the religious and spiritual aspects of life
A
Sacred Music
6
Q
Music intended for ordinary/everyday use like love, nature, folk stories but can mention holy words.
A
Secular
7
Q
Plays an important part in the earlier years of the history of music.
A
Church
8
Q
Why did the church play an important role?
A
They dominated not just the state but as well as the lives of the people around them.
