Chapter 5 Music Quiz
The solo concerto and concerto grosso virtually identical genres with the exception that the "concerto grosso" features "multiple" soloist, while the "solo" concerto has only one
true
Identify the statement that best applies to "aria"
vocal line generally accompanied by the orchestra intended to convey emotion rather than plot description an elaborate lyrical song for solo voices characterized by a melismatic and virtuosic vocal line
What is the definition of basso continuo
a small ensemble at least two instrumentalist that provide the found for the melody
Identify the correct definition for the term "Concerto Grosso"
a three movement composition that pits the sound of a small group of soloist against that of a full orchestra
Which characteristic does not apply to the art and music of the Baroque Period?
calm, symmetrical organization of events
What does the term terraced dynamics describe?
sharp abrupt dynamic contrasts found in the music of the Baroque era
Which statement about Antonio Vivaldi is Wrong?
since his father disapproved of music he quietly practiced the violin in the attic in order to avoid discovery
Which genre uses "Ritornello" form
solo concerto
The lament "When I am laid in Earth" is a ground bass aria from
Purcell's Dido and Aeneas
Which instrument never plays in the basso continuo group
flute
Identify the one statement about Henry Purcell that is wrong?
his concerto and trio sonatas were widely admired throughout Europe
What is a "Figured bass"?
in musical notation a numerical shorthand tells the player - which unwritten notes to fill
Which statement best applies to "opera"
its origins trace back to late 16th century Italy usually makes uses of elaborate stage sets and costumes the word literally means work a dramatic work in which the actors sing some or all of their parts
Definition of recitative
musically heightened speech often used in a opera oratorio, cantata to report dramatic action and advance of the plot
what is meant by the term "Tutti"
the full orchestra or full performing force
What is concertino
the group of instruments that function as soloist in a concerto grosso
Identify the correct definition of "Melodic Sequence"
the repetition of a musical motive at successively higher or lower degrees of the scale
Term simple recitative indicate
the soloist is accompanied by the basso continuo alone
What is libretto
the text of an opera
Which "Aria" is based on a basso ostinato pattern
"Voglio morire" by Strozzi
Why is Orfeo important
It was the first major opera in the history of Western music
What is an Ostinato
a musical figure motive, melody, harmony, or rhythm that is repeated again and again
When and where did Baroque music first appear
around 1600 in Italy
What is the meaning of idiomatic writing
exploiting the strengths special abilities and color of a particular instrument or voice while avoiding the weaknesses
Which statement about the Italian "Chamber Cantata" is wrong
features elaborate scenery and costumes
What is the most distinctive feature of the "Concerto Grosso"
the contrast in sound between the tutti and concertino
Identify the one statement about Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in E major (the "Spring") that is NOT correct.
the first movement is in binary form and prominently features the oboes and bassoons in the tutti section