Baroque period (prominent composers)

Question 1

It is derived from the italian word concentare, which means “to unite”

Answer 1

concerto

Question 2

It is a musical work that consists of one soloist accompanied by an orchestra

Answer 2

solo concerto

Question 3

-It is almost the same as concerto. Instead of one soloist, there arr two independent groups of intruments.
-It alternates a small group of soloist called concertino woth larger ensemble called tutti o show a contrast in dynamics.

Answer 3

Concerto grosso

Question 4

It is an instrumental form based on imitative polyphony. it starts with a subject or a meliodic idea that the composers repeat over and over, appearing in different starting points.

Answer 4

Fugue

Question 5

It is one way for composers to create music that goes beyond the limitation or range of vocal compositions it is where a composer maximizes the instruments that can be included in a composition

Answer 5

Instrumental Composition

Question 6

-Was born in Eisenach, Germany on march 21, 1685
-He was one of the musical geniuses who mastered the fugue, the organ, and the harpsichord

Answer 6

Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 7

-Born in Halle, Germany on february 23, 1685
-One of his famous works is the “hallelujah chorus” from his oratorio “Messiah”
-he also composed more than 50 operas.
-he died in london 14 april 1759

Answer 7

George Frederic Handel