Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of Baroque Music

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Which span of years encompasses Baroque music?

1066-1154 1600-1750

1750-1820 1820-1900

Worksheet

Print What is Baroque Music? - Definition, History, Characteristics & Composers Worksheet

1. The term 'Baroque' comes from which word in Portuguese?

Bark
Boat
Broken pearl
Gold leaf

2. Who wrote Messiah?

Handel
Monteverdi
Beethoven
Bach

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Baroque music arose from the Renaissance period, a time that inspired the creation of opera and predated the birth of Classical music, and this quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of this musical genre. Some things you'll be assessed on include the dates and composers of the Baroque period in music.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

In these assessments you'll be tested on the following:

Etymology of the term 'Baroque'
Era of Baroque music
Notable contributions of Baroque composers Monteverdi, Bach, and Handel

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related humanities lesson
Interpreting information - verify that you can review and interpret information regarding Baroque music
Knowledge application - access the knowledge you've gained to identify the composer of Messiah

Additional Learning

To learn more about music history, review the accompanying lesson titled What Is Baroque Music? - Definition, History, Characteristics & Composers. This lesson covers the following objectives:

Recognize Renaissance innovations and religious influences that inspired the birth of Baroque music
Identify key and unique characteristics of Baroque music
Name three famous composers from the Baroque period and describe their contributions

Practice Exams

Final Exam