Music History COPY

Question 1

Playing the same thing loudly, and then softly is called…? (Baroque)

Answer 1

Terrace Dynamics

Question 2

Is Handel’s Messiah considered sacred or secular music?

Answer 2

sacred

Question 3

Johann Sebastian Bach is a prominent composer from what time period?

Answer 3

Baroque (1600-1750)

Question 4

George Frederic Handel is a prominent composer from what time period?

Answer 4

Baroque (1600-1750)

Question 5

Who wrote this song?

Answer 5

Bach
(Fugue in d minor)

Question 6

Who wrote this song?

Answer 6

Handel
(The Messiah - Hallelujah Chorus)

Question 7

What is the instrument pictured below?

Answer 7

Organ

Question 8

What is the instrument pictured below?

Answer 8

Harpsichord

Question 9

Antonio Vivaldi is a prominent composer from what time period?

Answer 9

Baroque (1600-1750)

Question 10

Who wrote this song?

Answer 10

Vivaldi
(Spring - The Four Seasons)

Question 11

Haydn is a prominent composer from what time period?

Answer 11

Classical
1750-1820

Question 12

Who wrote this song?

Answer 12

Hadyn
(Surprise Symphony)