What is the text, or book, of an opera called?

Most instrumental music in the Renaissance was intended for religious use.

Select all that are true about Gregorian chant

Instrumental music decreases in importance during the Baroque period.

The majority of J.S. Bach’s professional life was spent as director of music at the St. Thomas Church and School in

Early Baroque operas were typically based on what subject?

Both Antonio Vivaldi and Arcangelo Corelli are known for their teaching and composition for what instrument?

Vocal music of the Renaissance was often performed a capella, or without any instrumental accompaniment.

Discuss how Recitative and Aria are used in Baroque opera in terms of melody and storytelling.  Compare this to verse chorus form used in popular music or use of song in film such as a Disney movie.

The following are all vocal genres developed in Italy during the 1600s, except ____________.