Baroque Music: Historical and Sociocultural Aspects

Posted on Dec 2, 2023 in Music

Mark with an x the chronological period of baroque music. From the year 1600 to the year 1750. Describe the historical and sociocultural aspects of this period of history by answering the following questions:

  1. Euridice by Jacopo Peri.
  2. Portuguese word ‘barrueco’ referring to a rough or imperfect pearl.
  3. Nobility, clergy, and the common people.
  4. Castrati.
  5. Florence.
  6. Virtuosity.

In relation to vocal music, answer:

  1. The Protestant Church.
  2. It comes from the Old and New Testament (Bible).
  3. The death and passion of Jesus Christ according to the Gospels.
  4. Melodic piece sung by a soloist accompanied by the orchestra which gave the singer entrance to show off his or her vocal skills difficult to interpret opera.
  5. It is used to link different sections together.
  6. Zarzuela.

In relation to instrumental music, answer:

  1. The fugue.
  2. The sonata.
  3. Overture.
  4. Concerto Grosso.
  5. Allemande, Courante, and Zaraband.
  6. Toccata.

Connect each composer to the right country:

  • Italy—Vivaldi, Peri, Monteverdi.
  • France—Charpentier, Couperin.
  • Spain—J. de Nebra.
  • England—Purcell, Haendel.
  • Germany—J. S. Bach, Telemann, Praetorius, Haendel.

Write in the correct family:

  • Bowed string family—cello, violin, viola.
  • Plucked string family—guitar, harpsichord.
  • Struck string family—clavichord.
  • Woodwind family—oboe, piccolo, bassoon.
  • Brass family—horn, trumpet.
  • Percussion family—tympani.
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