Baroque Music History Quiz

Baroque Music History Quiz

1. Who was the most famous composer of the baroque period?

A. Johann Sebastian Bach
B. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
C. Ludwig van Beethoven
D. George Frideric Handel

2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of baroque music?

A. Complex polyphonic textures
B. Ornamentation and embellishment
C. Atonal compositions
D. Emphasis on melody

3. Which instrument was popular in baroque chamber music?

A. Piano
B. Guitar
C. Harpsichord
D. Trumpet

4. What was the main form of baroque opera?

A. Tragedy
B. Comedy
C. Opera seria
D. Opera buffa

5. Which of the following composers was NOT a member of the "Venerable Company" of composers at the court of King Louis XIV in France?

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