Antonio Ojeda-Solano

Section: 03
September 17, 2020
Music 210 – Quiz #3 – The Baroque Era
1. Characteristics of the Baroque style in music might include:

a. grandiose size and concept

b. religious fervor – great works of art and a series of tragic wars
c. drama – development of musical drama (stories set to music)
d. a, b and c

2. A story told through music, which contains elements of drama, set design, costumes and
stage directions as well as musical elements, is called:

a. opera
b. oratorio
c. cantata
d. aria

3. A production referred to as a “church opera” is often based on Biblical subjects or characters.

It includes a large choir, solos, duets, trio or quartet and pieces for full chorus. It does not
include sets or costumes such as the subject in #2 would. This type of musical production is
called:

a. opera
b. oratorio
c. cantata
d. recitative

4. A musical production similar to #2 and #3, but on a much smaller scale (shorter in length).
J.S. Bach wrote over two hundred of them for a variety of occasions (Advent, Easter,
birthdays, coronations). This vocal form is called:

a. opera
b. oratorio
c. cantata
d. continuo

5. A collection of short pieces, often contrasting in tempo and rhythmic style, that make up a
larger musical form, is called a:

a. realization
b. allemande
c. recitative
d. suite

6. Each one of the pieces in this type of form are called:

a. themes
b. movements
c. chapters
d. directions

7. Taken from the Latin “contrapunctus”, this compositional device was employed by many of
the great Baroque composers (such as Bach and Vivaldi). In this style, one or two or three or
more parts weave around each other independently and with equal importance. This is
called:

a. counterpoint
b. isorhythm
c. counter-rhythm
d. counter-direction

8. A piece written to feature a soloist with instrumental ensemble accompaniment. It is

designed to demonstrate the technical skill of the performer as well as the capabilities of the
instrument itself. This type of piece is called a:

a. symphony
b. lied
c. fantasia
d. concerto

9. Perhaps the most famous composer of the Baroque era wrote an astounding amount of
music in his lifetime. Virtually every musical form used during the era (keyboard, choral,
instrumental) is well represented in his output. He was the organist and choirmaster in
Weimer and Leipzig (Germany) during the early to mid 1700’s. He was:

a. Georg Phillip Teleman

b. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
c. J.S. Bach
d. Gian Lorenzo Bernini

10. A type of German hymn, it contains regular rhythm, several verses with the same melody
and is usually accompanied by an organ (or some keyboard instrument). It became the basis
for congregational singing in the church during the Baroque and the practice continues
today. This is called a:

a. fugue
b. motet
c. madrigal
d. chorale

11. This German composer studied in Italy and eventually settled in England, where he
composed the majority of his works. Among his famous compositions are “The Water
Music”, “Music for the Royal Fireworks”, “The Harmonious Blacksmith”, and the oratorio
“The Messiah”. He was:

a. J. S Bach
b. Antonio Vivaldi
c. Johannes Pachelbel
d. Georges Friedrich Handel
 12. A multi-movement piece popularized during the Baroque was an instrumental piece for one
or two instruments (there can be as many as four). It is often performed without any sort of
ensemble or keyboard accompaniment. This is called a:

a. sonata
b. aria
c. camerata
d. symphony

13. A piece designed to feature more than one soloist (occasionally playing together as a group)
with an instrumental ensemble accompaniment behind them is called a:

a. concerto grosso
b. ritornello
c. sonata da chiesa
d. sonata da camera

14. This type of compositional form, favored by J.S. Bach, is built around a central theme or
subject. Contrasting melodic lines then elaborate on this subject and weave around each
other (development), finally ending in a logical, decisive conclusion. This form is called a:

a. fugue
b. ricercar
c. passacaglia
d. toccata

15. A device used in vocal music forms (opera, oratorio, etc.) that is sung in a free, expressive,
non-metric style that attempts to duplicate patterns of natural speech. This device is called:

a. aria
b. ritornello
c. recitative
d. continuo

16. This great Italian composer of the Baroque composed all the major forms, including 450
some odd concerti, over 90 operas and the famous orchestral piece, “The Four Seasons”. He
was:

a. Archangelo Corelli
b. Claudio Monteverdi
c. Dietrich Buxtehude
d. Antonio Vivaldi

REVIEW

17. The plane of listening that is the most passive, such as listening to the radio in your car or
having a conversation with someone a the same time, is called:

a. sensual/casual
b. expressive/perceptual
c. strictly musical
18. The plane of listening that occurs when you are intently focused on the music primarily,
such as when attending a live concert, is called:

a. expressive/perceptual
b. strictly musical
c. sensual/casual

19. The plane of listening that is concerned with the actual properties and performance
practices employed by musicians involved in the creation and performance of music is
called:

a. sensual/casual
b. strictly musical
c. expressive/perceptual

20. The most important element in all music, it is the element that establishes mood and style as
well as creating excitement and intensity. It is a part of everyone’s life and present in most
everything. This element is called:

a. melody
b. rhythm
c. harmony
d. timbre

21. An arrangement of musical notes that are easily recognizable, a main theme in popular
music and perhaps more complex in symphonic music or jazz, is one definition of:

a. harmony
b. rhythm
c. melody
d. deocaphony

22. Two or more musical notes sounding at the same time is one definition of:

a. rhythm
b. melody
c. harmony
d. timbre

23. The basic pulse in music is called a:

a. rhythm
b. chord
c. beat
d. tone

24. The speed of the pulses is called:

a. rhythm
b. timbre
c. pulsation
d. tempo
 25. We tend to group these pulses into cycles: This is called:
a. meter
b. rhythm
c. melody
d. movement

Listening Examples

26. This piece was composed by Henry Purcell. It is an example of :

a. keyboard suite
b. aria
c. chorale
d. chanson

27. The piece was composed by J.S. Bach. It is an example of:

a. fantasy
b. fugue
c. prelude
d. toccata

28. This was composed by Henry Purcell. It was the first such piece in English.
This is an example of:

a. counterpoint
b. chorale
c. Baroque Opera
d. Concerto

29. The piece was composed by Geroges Friedrich Handel. It is from “The
Messiah”. It is an example of:

a. concerto grosso
b. sonata
c. aria
d. oratorio