QUARTER 2

• What does "Barroco" mean in music?

  A pearl with irregular shape
• What are the characteristics of music in the Baroque era?

  Exaggeration, enthusiasm, dramatic and obvious
• For whom was music primarily written during the Baroque era?

  Amateur musicians performing at home
• What new forms of entertainment began during the Baroque era?

  Ballet and opera
• Why was there a great demand for instrumental music in the Baroque era?

  To entertain noble patrons and guests
• What does "basso continuo" mean?

  Continuous bass
• What is the function of basso continuo in music?

  Musical accompaniment with bass notes
• Who invented the pianoforte?

  Barolomeo Cristofori
• At what age did Johann Sebastian Bach become an organist?

  18
• What type of music did Johann Sebastian Bach compose?

  A lot of instrumental music
• What is the time frame of the Classical era?

  1750-1827
• What is another name for the Classical era?

  Viennese Classical Period
• What was the impact of the Classical era on instrumental music?

  Rise in enjoyment for common people
• What texture is characteristic of Classical music?

  Homophonic
• What is a key feature of melodies in the Classical era?

  Easy to remember
• What are the key elements and characteristics of Classical music?

  • Rhythm: Use of alberti bass
  • Melody: Lyricism, short, tuneful, charming
  • Harmony: Simple, tonal with harmonic rhythms
  • Texture: Homophonic, light music
  • Instrumentation: Gallant style, light and simple
• What is "Opera Seria"?

  Serious or grand opera
• What themes are commonly found in Opera Seria?

  Heroic or tragic drama
• What is "Comic Opera" characterized by?

  Spoken dialogues with less profound music
• What are the types of Comic Opera?

  1. Opera Buffa: Full-length comic opera
  2. Opera Comique: Alternates spoken dialogue
  3. English ballad opera: New words to borrowed tunes
  4. Singspiel: German opera with spoken dialogue
• What does "crescendo" mean in music?

  Gradually getting louder
• What does "decrescendo" mean in music?

  Gradually getting softer
• What are the movements of a Sonata?

  1. Serious allegro (fast)
  2. Slow, lyrical
  3. Minuet & trio
  4. Finale
• What are the movements of a Symphony?

  1. Fast & lively
  2. Slow
  3. Fast
  4. Brilliant & fast
• What is a Concerto?

  • Features a soloist
  • Accompanied by an orchestra
• What was the purpose of art in the Medieval era?

  For good and glory
• What characterized Romanesque architecture?

  Churches and castles with big stones
• What is a buttress?

  Supporting structure on a wall
• What was the medium used by master sculptors in the Medieval era?

  Stone
• What characterized Middle Ages paintings?

  Rich with religious symbolism
• What are the characteristics of Medieval art?

  • Decorative patterns
  • Bright colors
  • Iconography
  • Christian subject matter
  • Flat and unrealistic
• What does the Renaissance era signify?

  Rebirth
• What was a key focus of Renaissance paintings?

  Study of human form and landscapes
• What is "oil paint" made from?

  Pigments mixed with linseed oil
• What is "sfumato" in painting?

  Transition between light and shade
• What does linear perspective create in art?

  Imaginary lines meeting at a vanishing point
• Who is known for innovative linear perspective?

  Giovanni di Mone Cassai (Masaccio)
• What is Donatello known for in sculpture?

  Following the rule of proportion
• What is the Baroque era known for?

  Irregular shaped pearl
• How did the Baroque era use art?

  To promote the Catholic faith