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Which composer is credited with developing the trio sonata, a composition for two solo instruments and basso continuo?
Which composer is credited with developing the trio sonata, a composition for two solo instruments and basso continuo?
- Johann Pachelbel
- Arcangelo Corelli (correct)
- George Frideric Handel
- François Couperin
Who composed Dido and Aeneas, the first full-length English opera?
Who composed Dido and Aeneas, the first full-length English opera?
- Henry Purcell (correct)
- Jean-Baptiste Lully
- Johann Pachelbel
- Barbara Strozzi
Which composer's music significantly advanced the development of the cantata?
Which composer's music significantly advanced the development of the cantata?
- Barbara Strozzi (correct)
- Antonio Vivaldi
- Henry Purcell
- Jean-Baptiste Lully
Known for keyboard and chamber music, which composer developed canons and fugues?
Known for keyboard and chamber music, which composer developed canons and fugues?
Which composer was renowned for writing suites, collections of dances for instruments?
Which composer was renowned for writing suites, collections of dances for instruments?
A German-born composer who later moved to England, known for a vast output of operas, oratorios, and instrumental pieces?
A German-born composer who later moved to England, known for a vast output of operas, oratorios, and instrumental pieces?
What was the cause of death for Jean-Baptiste Lully?
What was the cause of death for Jean-Baptiste Lully?
Who composed The Four Seasons, and what musical form did it help to develop?
Who composed The Four Seasons, and what musical form did it help to develop?
Which composer experimented with unusual instrumental combinations, including both old and new instruments?
Which composer experimented with unusual instrumental combinations, including both old and new instruments?
Which composer worked primarily in the French court, composing grand operas, ballets, and theatrical music?
Which composer worked primarily in the French court, composing grand operas, ballets, and theatrical music?
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Barbara Strozzi
Barbara Strozzi
A Venetian female composer known for non-religious choral music and developing the cantata.
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Jean-Baptiste Lully
Influential French composer known for grand operas and theatrical music; died from a cane accident.
Henry Purcell
Henry Purcell
An English composer who incorporated 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
- Baroque music period spanned from 1600-1750
- Many new musical forms developed during this time
- Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687): influential composer of French court, operas, ballets, and theatrical music. Died from gangrene
- Henry Purcell (1659-1695): English composer, incorporated Italian and French musical styles, including Dido and Aeneas (first English opera)
- Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677): Venetian female singer and composer, wrote more non-religious choral music than any other Baroque composer, helped develop the cantata
- François Couperin (1668-1733): French organist and harpsichordist, known for weekly concerts, and suites (collections of dances) for various instruments
- Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): influential composer and violinist, developed new playing techniques, known for trio sonatas (pieces for 2 solo instruments & basso continuo).
- Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706): German organist, known for keyboard and chamber music, developed canons and fugues (melody repeated at various times)
- Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741): violin virtuoso, composed The Four Seasons, helped perfect the concerto (piece in 3 sections for a solo instrument and orchestra)
- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): German-born composer, moved to England, composed 40 operas, 20 oratorios, and various instrumental pieces (e.g., Water Music, three suites).
- George Philipp Telemann (1681-1767): Famous German composer, wrote many concertos for various combinations of instruments (old and new)
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