Music appreciation Unit 2

How long did the baroque era last?

1600 to 1750

What were the monarchies doing at that time?

Competing with each other

What did Galileo and Newton introduce?

Union of mathematics and experimentation

What were some of the musical developments of that time?

Musical complexity, scope, instrumental music

What were three music forms of that era?

Concerto, opera, oratory

What is concerto?

Solo instrument in an orchestra

What is Opera?

Musical drama

What is oratory?

Narrative, religious text performed by singers, or instruments

What was monteverdi known for?

Opera

What was Vivaldi known for?

Concerto

What was Bach known for?

Motif

What was Handel known for?

Oratory

What year was monteverdi born?

1567

Where was monteverdi a maestro act?

Saint Marcus Basilica

What type of music did monteverdi write?

Sacred and secular

Prima prattica what is it?

Academic rules to music

Seconda practtica what is it?

Music that supports emotions

What former music was Beatus Vir?

Sacred motet

What is a Stile concertato?

Pairs or small groups of singers with a full chorus