Quiz Baroque Era

Baroque Era

  1. Baroque means "irregular pearl" in this language:

  2. Spanish
    Portuguese
    German
    Italian

  3. Things that are called "Baroque" are usually found where?

  4. In Music
    In Art
    In Architecture
    All of the above

  5. Name one historical event that may have caused the "Baroque Era"

  6. World War 2
    Discovery of America
    Protestant Reformation
    Discovery of Electricity

  7. Polyphony is a style of writing used in Baroque music. What does this word mean?

  8. Driving rhythm
    Two or more melodies used at the same time
    Common Time
    Treble Clef

  9. During the Baroque era, what particular item became bigger and better?

  10. Shelving
    Concrete Floors
    Musical Instruments
    Kitchens

  11. In Baroque music, composer used a musical embellishment. What are these called?

  12. Curtains
    Rests
    Ornaments
    Silvers

  13. The Baroque Era saw many of great composers. Which of the following is a Baroque Composer?

  14. Johann Sebastian Bach
    George Frideric Handel, writer of "The Messiah"
    Henry Purcell
    All of the above

  15. What is another contribution from the Baroque Era that was not seen previously?

  16. Music Opera
    Pipe Organ
    Piano
    Marching Band

  17. In composition, the Baroque Era gave us these guidelines:

  18. Chords
    Major and Minor Scales defined
    Treble Clef and Bass Clef
    Staff

  19. The Baroque Era roughly encompasses what years?

  20. 1975 to present
    1200 to 1450
    1600 to 1750
    1953 to 1955