Quiz on Baroque Period |

#1. Why was it called Baroque period?

It was named after the father of Baroque music, Johann Sebastian Bach.

A philosopher gave that term as music during that time was irregular, bizarre and unequal.

The word 'Baroque' came from the Portuguese word 'barroco', meaning 'misshapen pearl'- a negative description of the ornate and heavily ornamented music of that period.

'Baroque' was named after a composer called 'Baro' during the 1600 century.

#2. Which piece was composed during the Baroque period?

Air on the G String

The Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331 / 300i

Nocturne in E flat, Op. 9, No.2

Für Elise

#3. When did the Baroque period begin and end?

started around 1750 and ended around 1800

started around 1500 and ended around 1600

started around 1600 and ended around 1750

started around 1300 and ended around 1500

#4. What are the three most significant keyboard instruments of the Baroque period?

piano, organ, clavichord

organ, harpsichord, clavichord

pianoforte, harp, organ

pianoforte, harpsichord, organ

#5. Name a German composer during this period.

George Frederick Handel

Pachelbel

Jean-Philippe Rameau

Vivaldi

#6. Which type of ornamentations were used in Baroque music?

mordents, nachschlag, turns

turns, appoggiatura, acciaccatura, slide

trills, mordents, turns, appoggiaturas, grace notes, passing tones

glissando, slide, nachschlag

#7. Which is a typical characteristic in Baroque music?

Lush chromatic harmonies

Heavily ornamented

Sudden and dramatic contrasts

Extensive usage of sustaining pedal

#8. Name a Baroque composer.

Ludwig van Beethoven

Frédéric François Chopin

Johann Sebastian Bach

George Gershwin

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