Music 9 QUIZ-1st Qtr. (BAROQUE PERIOD).pptx

Quiz- Music 9 First Quarter (Baroque Period)

1. Answer the following Questions ACTIVITY NOTEBOOK

2. Music of the Baroque Period (1685 – 1750) The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word ―1. ______ ” which means ―2. ___________________ . 3-6 . Some of the great composers of this time were _____________________ , ___________________, _________________, and ____________________. 7-8 During this time, the arts highlighted _________________ and ____________________ . 9-10. ___________ and _____________ tonality was also created in this period.

3. Music of the Baroque Period (1685 – 1750) The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word ―1. barroco ” which means ―2. pearl of irregular shape . 3-6 . Some of the great composers of this time were George Friedrich Handel , Johann Sebastian Bach, Claudio Monteverdi, and Antonio Vivaldi. 7-8 During this time, the arts highlighted grandiose and elaborate ornamentation . 9-10. Major and minor tonality was also created in this period.

4. Characteristics of Baroque Music: 1.______________________________________________________ 2.______________________________________________________ 3.______________________________________________________ 4.______________________________________________________ 5.______________________________________________________ 6.______________________________________________________ 7.______________________________________________________ New forms: * _____________-______________ * ____________________-_____________________ * ____________________-_____________________ * _____________________

5. Characteristics of Baroque Music: Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental Melodies are not easy to sing or remember Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud and soft Music genres—operas, oratorios, suites, tocatas , concertó grosso , fugue Orchestra consists of strings and continuo Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are commonly used New forms: binary – AB ternary – ABC ground bass fugue

6. Define the Music Genres of Baroque Music 1. Concerto – 2. Concerto Grosso – 3. Fugue- 4. Oratorio- 5. Chorale-

7. Define the Music Genres of Baroque Music 1. Concerto – A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. 2. Concerto Grosso - A form of orchestral music during the Baroque Period wherein the music is between a small group of solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti . 3. Fugue 4. Oratorio 5. Chorale

8. Famous Composers of the Baroque Period   Johann Sebastian Bach ( 1). Born: __________________ (2). Died: _______________ (3). He entered school at age ____ where he was taught religion and other subjects (4) He became orphaned at age _____. (5) His most important and long – term position was as - _______” at St. Thomas Church. Johann Sebastian Bach famous works 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

9. Famous Composers of the Baroque Period   Johann Sebastian Bach ( 1). Born: Germany March 21, 1685 (2). Died: July 28, 1750 (3). He entered school at age 7 where he was taught religion and other subjects (4) He became orphaned at age ten. (5) His most important and long – term position was as ― cantor” at St. Thomas Church. Johann Sebastian Bach famous works 1. Concerto Grosso 2. Masses 3. Cantatas 4. Fugues 5. Works for clavichord and harpsichord

10. Antonio Vivaldi (1) Venice, __________to (2) Vienna, _______ ( 3) nicknamed _______or ("The Red Priest") because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, Catholic priest and a virtuoso violinist. (4) Vivaldi is well known for ___________________________________ (5) His most famous piece is ______________.

11. Antonio Vivaldi (1) Venice, March 4, 1678 to (2) Vienna, July 28, 1741 ( 3) nicknamed il Prete Rosso or ("The Red Priest") because of his red hair, was an Italian Baroque composer, Catholic priest and a virtuoso violinist. (4) Vivaldi is well known for giving the strings a major role in his compositions. (5) His most famous piece is The Four Seasons.

12. George Friedrich Händel (1)Germany, _______________- London, (2) ___________ (3) At age ________, he gained access to a church organ and started to play. (4) A _______ heard him play and insisted on giving him a formal music education. Under (5)___________, organist of(6) ___________, he studied counterpoint, (7)______and (8)______. (9)The ___________ is Hӓndel’s most famous creation (10)The Messiah was written in the space of _______.

13. George Friedrich Händel (1)Germany, February 23, 1685 - London, (2) April 14, 1759 (3) At age 7, he gained access to a church organ and started to play. (4) A Duke heard him play and insisted on giving him a formal music education. Under Zachau , organist of Halle cathedral, he studied counterpoint, canon and fugue. (5)The Messiah is Hӓndel’s most famous creation