Which composer had twenty children and wrote over 300 cantatas? (In class, I said he had 16 children.)

Were operas sacred or secular?

Which opera style is humorous or comedy and can be sung in many different languages, not just Italian?

Which word describes the music and architecture of the Baroque Period compared to the Renaissance?

Why was there an increase in instrumental secular music in the Baroque Period? (choose two)

Pretend you are going to an opera performance. Which type of performance would you choose to see opera buffa or opera seria? Give two reasons why you chose this style.

(This question is worth three points, one for your choice of opera buffa or opera seria, and two point for each reason.)

In which city did Vivaldi and Gabrielli live? This city is a port city that made a lot of income.

What is one genre from the Baroque period that interests you the most? Answer with at least two reasons.

(One point for your genre choice and two for each of the reasons.)

Describe two differences between chamber music and orchestral music. 

Orchestral music is written for a smaller ensemble (group) with one person play a part.