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Quiz Baroque Era
Baroque Era
Baroque means "irregular pearl" in this language:
Spanish
Portuguese
German
Italian
Things that are called "Baroque" are usually found where?
In Music
In Art
In Architecture
All of the above
Name one historical event that may have caused the "Baroque Era"
World War 2
Discovery of America
Protestant Reformation
Discovery of Electricity
Polyphony is a style of writing used in Baroque music. What does this word mean?
Driving rhythm
Two or more melodies used at the same time
Common Time
Treble Clef
During the Baroque era, what particular item became bigger and better?
Shelving
Concrete Floors
Musical Instruments
Kitchens
In Baroque music, composer used a musical embellishment. What are these called?
Curtains
Rests
Ornaments
Silvers
The Baroque Era saw many of great composers. Which of the following is a Baroque Composer?
Johann Sebastian Bach
George Frideric Handel, writer of "The Messiah"
Henry Purcell
All of the above
What is another contribution from the Baroque Era that was not seen previously?
Music Opera
Pipe Organ
Piano
Marching Band
In composition, the Baroque Era gave us these guidelines:
Chords
Major and Minor Scales defined
Treble Clef and Bass Clef
Staff
The Baroque Era roughly encompasses what years?
1975 to present
1200 to 1450
1600 to 1750
1953 to 1955