Listening InQuizitive 25: Dies irae, from Requiem
Which best describes the pace of the music and its volume in this excerpt from the eighth and final verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem? Dies irae, final verse1:54
slow pace and loud volume
Which best describes the relationship between the voices in the first two verses of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? opening of Dies irae0:28
Both verses are predominantly homophonic, with brief moments of imitative polyphony in the second verse.
Which of the following correctly describe the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem? Dies irae, third verse0:52
Correct: -It has a slow pace. -It begins with solo trombone, which is soon joined by solo bass voice. Incorrect: -It has a fast pace. -It is performed by chorus and orchestra. -It is performed by four vocal soloists and orchestra.
Which of the following correctly describe the first two verses of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem? Dies irae, first two verses0:28
Correct: -a fast pace and a loud volume -performed by chorus and orchestra Incorrect: -a fast pace and a soft volume -a slow pace and loud volume -performed by a trombone and bass voice duet
What best describes the performers in the sixth verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, sixth verse0:16
alto soloist and orchestra
Which best describes the performers in the eighth and final verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, final verse1:54
chorus and orchestra
Which best describes the performers in the first two verses in the opening of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? opening of Dies irae0:28
chorus and orchestra
The Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem is performed by _____; has a mostly _____ texture; and consists of _____ verses, each of which features different combinations of performers.
chorus, four soloists, and orchestra homophonic eight
Which best describes the form of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem? Dies irae0:00
eight verses of music
What best describes the pace of the music and its volume in the first two verses from the beginning of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem? Dies irae0:28
fast pace and loud volume
Which best describes the pace of the music from the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, Third Verse0:52
slow pace
Which best describes the performers in the seventh verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, Seventh Verse1:05
soprano soloist and orchestra, then four soloists and orchestra
What best describes the performers in the fourth and fifth verses of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, fourth and fifth verses0:41
tenor soloist and orchestra
Which best describes the performers in the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozart's Requiem, heard in this excerpt? Dies irae, third verse0:52
trombone and solo bass voice
