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for each of the following composers you need to know; -birth/death years -nationality -what they are best known for -major compositions 1. johann sebastian bach 2. claudio monteverdi 3. henry purcell 4. george frederic handel 5. antonio vivaldi 6. arcangelo corelli 7. jean - baptiste lully 8. georg philip telemann 9. francios couperin 10. jean philippe rameau some of the information is in the book but you will also have to use outside see 15 questions on each attempt and you have only 10 minutes to comple complete the work before you start the assessment. you simply wont have youve started it. you can take the assessment as many times as you would score will go into the grade book. there are over 40 questions that will shu

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Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750), German, known for his complex polyphonic works and contributions to Baroque music, major compositions include "The Well - Tempered Clavier". Claudio Monteverdi (1567 - 1643), Italian, a pioneer in the development of opera, major works like "Orfeo". Henry Purcell (1659 - 1695), English, noted for his operas and anthems, "Dido and Aeneas" is a major composition. George Frederic Handel (1685 - 1759), German - born but worked in England, famous for oratorios such as "Messiah". Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741), Italian, known for his violin concertos like "The Four Seasons". Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713), Italian, a master of the violin and composer of sonatas and concertos. Jean - Baptiste Lully (1632 - 1687), Italian - born but French in his musical career, important for French court ballet and opera. Georg Philip Telemann (1681 - 1767), German, a highly prolific composer with works in various forms. Francois Couperin (1668 - 1733), French, known for his harpsichord music. Jean Philippe Rameau (1683 - 1764), French, significant for his harmonic theories and operas.

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1. Johann Sebastian Bach: Birth/Death years: 1685 - 1750, Nationality: German, Best known for: Complex polyphonic works and Baroque music contributions, Major compositions: "The Well - Tempered Clavier"
2. Claudio Monteverdi: Birth/Death years: 1567 - 1643, Nationality: Italian, Best known for: Pioneering opera development, Major compositions: "Orfeo"
3. Henry Purcell: Birth/Death years: 1659 - 1695, Nationality: English, Best known for: Operas and anthems, Major compositions: "Dido and Aeneas"
4. George Frederic Handel: Birth/Death years: 1685 - 1759, Nationality: German - born (worked in England), Best known for: Oratorios, Major compositions: "Messiah"
5. Antonio Vivaldi: Birth/Death years: 1678 - 1741, Nationality: Italian, Best known for: Violin concertos, Major compositions: "The Four Seasons"
6. Arcangelo Corelli: Birth/Death years: 1653 - 1713, Nationality: Italian, Best known for: Violin and sonata - concerto compositions, Major compositions: Violin sonatas and concertos
7. Jean - Baptiste Lully: Birth/Death years: 1632 - 1687, Nationality: Italian - born (French musical career), Best known for: French court ballet and opera, Major compositions: French court ballets and operas
8. Georg Philip Telemann: Birth/Death years: 1681 - 1767, Nationality: German, Best known for: Prolific composition in various forms, Major compositions: Various forms of music
9. Francois Couperin: Birth/Death years: 1668 - 1733, Nationality: French, Best known for: Harpsichord music, Major compositions: Harpsichord pieces
10. Jean Philippe Rameau: Birth/Death years: 1683 - 1764, Nationality: French, Best known for: Harmonic theories and operas, Major compositions: Operas and harmonic treatises