RCM History 1 Jeopardy

Part 1: Baroque Era

Baroque Era

Vivaldi/”La

primavera”

J.S. Bach/WTC

Handel/Messiah Baroque Other

Questions

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Vivaldi/”La primavera”

Describe a technical challenge in the solo violin part in “La primavera”

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Vivaldi/”La primavera”

Describe one of Vivaldi’s musical style and contributions.

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Vivaldi/”La primavera”

True or false: Vivaldi is known for his concertos and operas.

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Vivaldi/”La primavera”

Name an opera by Vivaldi.

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Vivaldi/”La primavera”

Name one of the poetic images from “La primavera”. Then, explain how it is depicted in the music.

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J.S. Bach/WTC

Define episode.

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J.S.Bach/WTC

Describe one of J.S. Bach’s musical style and contributions.

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J.S.Bach/WTC

True or False: Since personal faith was a source of inspiration for J.S.Bach’s creative output, he composed music for the Roman Catholic church.

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J.S. Bach/WTC

True or False: The Prelude from WTC I, No. 21 in B Flat Major is considered to be a virtuosic work.

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J.S. Bach/WTC

Name an oratorio by J.S. Bach.

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Handel/Messiah

True or False: Messiah is based on biblical prose from the Old Testament only.

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Handel/Messiah

Name the four locations Handel worked.

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Handel/Messiah

Describe the word painting on “peace on earth” from Messiah.

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Handel/Messiah

Name an opera by Handel.

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Handel/Messiah

True or false: Handel worked for many royal patrons of during his career, such as King George I, Queen Anne, and Prince Lobkowitz.

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Baroque

True or false: J.S. Bach is older than Handel.

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Baroque

True or False: The Baroque concerto is generally in three movements and frequently employs sonata form.

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Baroque

Define the “Affections”.

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Baroque

Define basso continuo.

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Baroque

Name the four international styles found in Messiah.

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Other Questions

True or false: “La primavera” can be considered as program music.

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Other Questions

True or false: In “La primavera”, portions of the text were printed above the corresponding passages in the original score.

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Other Questions

The Fugue from WTC I, No. 21 in B Flat Major: # of voices? Type of answer? Countersubject?

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Other Questions

What is unique about the subject of the Fugue from WTC I, No. 21 in B Flat Major?

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Other Questions

Who composed the harpsichord suite, The Harmonious Blacksmith?

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