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Which composer is credited with developing the cantata, a dramatic vocal piece?
Which composer is credited with developing the cantata, a dramatic vocal piece?
- François Couperin
- Johann Pachelbel
- Barbara Strozzi (correct)
- Arcangelo Corelli
Jean-Baptiste Lully primarily composed music for which setting?
Jean-Baptiste Lully primarily composed music for which setting?
- Church services
- Traveling opera troupes
- Public concerts
- The French court (correct)
Which composer's work blended Italian and French musical styles?
Which composer's work blended Italian and French musical styles?
- Henry Purcell (correct)
- Antonio Vivaldi
- George Frideric Handel
- George Philipp Telemann
Johann Pachelbel is primarily known for his development of which musical forms?
Johann Pachelbel is primarily known for his development of which musical forms?
What is a trio sonata?
What is a trio sonata?
Which composer was known for regularly performing suites?
Which composer was known for regularly performing suites?
Water Music, composed by George Frideric Handel, consists of what structure?
Water Music, composed by George Frideric Handel, consists of what structure?
Which composer was known for experimenting with unusual combinations of instruments in concertos?
Which composer was known for experimenting with unusual combinations of instruments in concertos?
Which composer's work contributed significantly to the development of the concerto?
Which composer's work contributed significantly to the development of the concerto?
Who composed Dido and Aeneas, the first full-length English opera?
Who composed Dido and Aeneas, the first full-length English opera?
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Barbara Strozzi
Barbara Strozzi
A Venetian composer known for her non-religious choral music and development of the cantata.
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste Lully
An influential French composer known for operas, ballets, and theatrical music in the Baroque period.
Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell
An English composer who combined Italian and French styles; known for the opera 'Dido and Aeneas'.
Johann Pachelbel
Johann Pachelbel
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Arcangelo Corelli
Arcangelo Corelli
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François Couperin
François Couperin
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George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel
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George Philipp Telemann
George Philipp Telemann
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Antonio Vivaldi
Antonio Vivaldi
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Cantata
Cantata
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Study Notes
Baroque Composers and Music Forms
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Henry Purcell (1659-1695): English composer incorporating Italian and French styles; composed Dido and Aeneas, a major early English opera.
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Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687): Influential French composer of operas, ballets, and theatrical music; died from gangrene after injuring his toe.
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Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677): Venetian female singer and composer; prolific in non-religious choral music and highly influential on cantata development.
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Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706): German organist; known for keyboard music, canons, and fugues.
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Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Influential composer and violinist; developed new playing techniques for his trio sonatas.
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François Couperin (1668-1733): French organist and harpsichordist; known for weekly concerts and dance suites.
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George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): German-born composer who moved to England; composed 40 operas, 20 oratorios, and many instrumental pieces; Water Music is noteworthy.
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George Philipp Telemann (1681-1767): Famous German instrumental composer; wrote many concertos featuring unusual instrument combinations and experimented with combining various sounds.
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Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): Violin virtuoso famous for The Four Seasons; key figure in developing the concerto. A concerto is a musical composition for a solo instrument (and orchestra). The concerto is in three sections, featuring a solo instrument and an orchestra.
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