Exam 9: Prelude: The Late Baroque Period

Describe the change in the use of harmony in the late Baroque era.

Which is true of music in the Age of Absolutism?

Which best describes the dualism found in Baroque art and music?

In Baroque music,the continuo,or basso continuo,is the:

Briefly explain the way Baroque harmony is polarized.

Which is true of the Baroque treatment of rhythm?

The Baroque Period spanned the years:

Historians might speak of the Baroque period as the:

Is it generally easier to sing typical Baroque melodies or to play them on instruments? Explain.

Which phrase best describes Baroque melodies?

Which instrument group formed the core of the Baroque orchestra?

In the early eighteenth century,court musicians had a better sense of new musical trends than church musicians because:

Baroque composers were likely to think of themselves as:

Which two instruments would most likely have played the basso continuo in a Baroque composition?

Name and describe the three main institutions in which a Baroque composer could make a living.Contrast the probable quality of life of composers in each institution.

Ornamentation is the practice of:

Who are the two most important composers of the late Baroque period?

Describe two purposes of opera in the Age of Absolutism.

Define basso continuo.Refer to instrumentation and figured bass in your answer.

The numerical shorthand below the basso continuo notes indicating the content of the chords to be played is called: