Music History

Question 1

What are the dates of the 3 music periods

Answer 1

Classical: 1600-1750
Baroque: 1750-1820
Romantic: 1820- 1900

Question 2

What are the genres from the baroque period and give a brief description

Answer 2

Oratorium: vocal music, large-scale composition with text based on bible performed by soloists and choir with orchestral accompaniments. Performed without decor in church or concert hall
Concerto grosso: most important orchestral composition of baroque period. Small group of soloists (concertino/principale) contrasts with a larger group (tutti/ripieno). Smaller group usually consists of 2 vocalists and continuo (harpsichord and cello)
Larger group usually consists of a string orchestra and continuo

Question 3

Name 2 composers from the baroque period and a composition from each

Answer 3

Johan Sebastian Bach-St Mattheus passion
George Frederik Handel - The messiah (oratorium)

Question 4

What are the 2 genres from the classical period + short description

Answer 4

Sonata: piece for piano or other solo instrument with piano accompaniment, has 3-4 movements: Allegro, adagio, minuet, Allegro motto
Symphony: greatest orchestral music of classical period. 4 movements : fast, slow, minuet (Scherzo) and fast

Question 5

What are the 2 genres of the romantic period + short descriptions