Question 1

Who composed the famous piece 'Toccata and Fugue in D minor'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 2

Which famous Baroque composer is known for composing 'The Four Seasons'?

Accepted Answer

Antonio Vivaldi

Answer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer

Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 3

Who was a famous composer of baroque music and renowned for his composition 'Messiah'?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

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Claudio Monteverdi

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Franz Joseph Haydn

Question 4

Which Baroque composer was known as 'The Red Priest'?

Accepted Answer

Antonio Vivaldi

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Domenico Scarlatti

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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George Frideric Handel

Question 5

Which keyboard musical instrument was commonly used in Baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Harpsichord

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Trumpet

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Flute

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Violin

Question 6

Who composed the famous piece 'Canon in D'?

Accepted Answer

Johann Pachelbel

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George Frideric Handel

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Arcangelo Corelli

Question 7

Which Italian city was Antonio Vivaldi born in?

Accepted Answer

Venice

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Rome

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Milan

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Florence

Question 8

What was the vernacular of composer Antonio Vivaldi?

Accepted Answer

Italian

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French

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English

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German

Question 9

Who was a famous composer in the Baroque period and known as the 'Sun King's musician'?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Baptiste Lully

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George Frideric Handel

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Question 10

What was one of the notable contributions of Jean-Baptiste Lully to baroque music?

Accepted Answer

Establishing the French overture, ballets, and dancing in operas

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Developing sonata form

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Composing operas in Italian

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Inventing the piano

Question 11

In which period did Johann Pachelbel compose his music?

Accepted Answer

Baroque

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Renaissance

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Classical

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Romantic

Question 12

Which instrument did J.S. Bach primarily play and compose for?

Accepted Answer

Organ

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Violin

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Piano

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Harpsichord

Question 13

Which of the following is not a work by J.S. Bach?

Accepted Answer

The Four Seasons Suite

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Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

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Mass in B minor

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Goldberg Variations

Question 14

Which art form was highly prominent during the Baroque period?

Accepted Answer

Architecture & Ornamentation

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Sculpture

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Film

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Photography

Question 15

Which instrument(s) is commonly featured in a Baroque concerto?

Accepted Answer

Solo instrument and orchestra

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Piano

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Trumpet

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Choir

Question 16

What was the main goal of the Florentine Camerata?

Accepted Answer

To reform musical art and revive ancient Greek drama

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To establish opera as the dominant form of musical expression

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To promote the use of polyphonic choral music

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To preserve traditional medieval music

Question 17

Which composer is known as the 'Father of Opera'?

Accepted Answer

Claudio Monteverdi

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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Antonio Vivaldi

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 18

Who composed the opera 'Daphne'?

Accepted Answer

Peri

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Vivaldi

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Monteverdi

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Bach

Question 19

Who is considered the most prominent composer of Baroque opera?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Question 20

What is the purpose of aria in an opera?

Accepted Answer

A melodic song that reflects on an action that has happened in an opera/oratorio... or to showcase the emotions and vocal abilities of the soloist.

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To provide a narrative and advance the story.

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To serve as an introduction to the opera.

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To accompany the ensemble singing.

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of recitative in an opera?

Accepted Answer

To advance the plot and convey dialogue.

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To serve as an introduction to the opera.

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To provide a lyrical and melodic expression of emotions.

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To showcase virtuosic vocal abilities.

Question 22

What is a dramatic work set to music called?

Accepted Answer

Opera

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Sonata

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Symphony

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Ballet

Question 23

How many operas did Vivaldi write?

Accepted Answer

Over 50

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25

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100

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10

Question 24

What was the Ospedali della Pietà?

Accepted Answer

A music school in Venice for orphans

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A hospital in Venice

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A church in Venice

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A charity organization in Venice

Question 25

How many concertos did Vivaldi write?

Accepted Answer

More than 500

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10

Answer

100

Answer

50

Question 26

What is an oratorio?

Accepted Answer

A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists that tells a religious story.

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A type of Italian pasta dish.

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A form of energetic dance style.

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A method of painting using oil colors.

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A traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

Question 27

Who composed the famous oratorio Messiah?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 28

What is the role of a librettist in an oratorio or an opera?

Accepted Answer

To write the text and lyrics of the oratorio/opera.

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To compose the music for the oratorio.

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To conduct the orchestra during the performance.

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To design the stage sets and costumes.

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of an oratorio?

Accepted Answer

It is typically performed without costumes or staging.

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It features elaborate dance sequences.

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It is written in a popular song format.

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It is accompanied by a full symphony orchestra.

Question 30

How long did it take Handel to write 'Messiah'?

Accepted Answer

3 1/2 Weeks

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3 Days

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3 Years

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3 1/2 Months

Question 31

Which famous composer is associated with the French baroque ballet?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Baptiste Lully

Answer

Frédéric Chopin

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Claude Debussy

Question 32

Who composed the famous orchestral suite 'Water Music'?

Accepted Answer

George Frideric Handel

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Johann Sebastian Bach

Question 33

Which river inspired Handel to compose his 'Water Music'?

Accepted Answer

River Thames

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Nile River

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Amazon River

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Danube River

Question 34

What is a common characteristic of baroque ornamentation?

Accepted Answer

Elaborate and intricate designs and embellishments to a melody

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Simple and minimalistic patterns

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Abstract and geometric shapes

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Natural and organic forms

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