BAROQUE PERIOD RECAP

Test your knowledge

Please, choose an option for the following questions.

1. Opera began in Italy in:

a. the XIX century.

b. the XVIII century.

c. the XVII century.

2. "Music for the Royal Fireworks" was composed by :

a.Beethoven.

b. Mozart.

c. Haendel.

3. The slowest Baroque dance is the :

a.giga.

b.minuet.

c. ballet.

4. In the Baroque Period you could listen to 

a.the saxophone.

b. a harpsichord.

c. a synthesizer.

5. A Grand Concert or Concerto Gross is where :

a. a group of soloists instruments play together.

b. a group of soloist instrument dialogue with the orchestra.

c. a group of soloist instruments dialogue together.

See some pics of beautiful moments spent together on the account of Baroque music.
Carmen and Rocio were hosting the contests.

 It was a rough battle between Vivali's team  versus Bach's team.

On the web you can find many other sites to wide your previous knowledge.
I suggest you the followings:
http://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/types/classical/baroque/
I recomend this school children site to fill the composer's printout
https://quizlet.com/15032877/music-test-2-baroque-era-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/17078793/baroque-music-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/2968169/music-101-exam-2-baroque-era-flash-cards/

MINUET

The minuet as a dance from the Baroque period  was usually danced in 3/4 time .
It soon became popular in the aristocratic circles all over Europe along the17th and 18th centuries.

The word "minuet" was adapted from Italian minuetto and French menuet.

The name may refer to the short steps taken in the dance.

The Minuet in G Major.

This minuet is a musical toy from Ana Magdalena Bach's Album.

This piece is well-known beacause it is one of the first pieces that music students learn when they start learning to play the piano, the recorder or the guitar.

Now,let's get to know the basic steps in the minuet.

Here we are a demonstration of well-danced minuet, performed by our beloved guys Borja and Hugo.