Chapter 8: The Early Baroque

Which of the following describes the general shape of the melody in Dido's recitative "Thy hand, Belinda"?

a gradual descent

Typically, which type of dramatic situation would be set to a recitative and which to an aria?

aria -a leisurely reflection on a character's feelings recitative -dialogue between two or more characters -moment-by-moment reactions -advancing the plot action

Which of the following excerpts from Monteverdi's The Coronation of Poppea are examples of recitative, and which are examples of arias?

aria A and B recitative C and D

Identify the excerpts as aria, recitative, or chorus.

aria- excerpt B recitative- excerpt A chorus- excerpt C

Ostinatos are only found in Africa and Europe.

false

How does Gabrieli's "O magnum mysterium" exemplify both expressive extravagance and formal control?

formal control -clear repetition of sections -strong rhythms expressive extravagance -rich tone color blends -lush chord progressions

What is the term for when chords follow each other in purposeful and predictable ways?

functional harmony

This excerpt from Gabrieli's "O magnum mysterium" is sung how?0:28

in sequence

Where is the ostinato primarily heard in this hunting song? 0:20

in the background chorus

Although the title "ciaccona" could designate either a vocal or instrumental work, by Corelli's time they were almost always what?

instrumental

Which of the following characteristics of Corelli's Trio Sonata, Op. 2, No. 12, is atypical when compared with other trio sonatas of the time?

it is set in only one movement

"O magnum mysterium" is an example of which?3:05

motet

Which staged genre invented in Florence around the year 1600 is considered one of the greatest musical inventions of the Baroque?

opera

What Latin word meaning "work" often appears in titles of compositions to help organize and identify them?

opus

What is the title of the first major opera, written in 1607 by Claudio Monteverdi?

orfeo

A repeated musical gesture—usually in the bass—that is used as a building block for a musical work is known as a(n) _____________.

ostinato

The solo style of operatic singing that was developed in the Baroque era and intended to be a mixture of music and speech is known as _______________.

recitative

This excerpt from The Coronation of Poppea is an example of which?0:07

recitative

Indicate if the following are more characteristic of recitatives or of arias.

recitative -minimal accompaniment -free rhythms aria -clear meter -repeated sections -more melodic

What are the standard tempos of the movements in a Corelli sonata?

slow -third movement -first movement fast -second movement -fourth movement

A Baroque sonata for one high instrument is called a ----sonata, while a work for two high instruments is called a ----sonata.

solo; trio

The compositions of Arcangelo Corelli helped to standardize the concerto and which of the following?

sonata

Which of the following provided the main source material for Purcell's one true opera?

the aeneid

Which section from Act III of Henry Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas contains a basso ostinato?

the aria("when i am laid on earth...")

How does this excerpt from The Coronation of Poppea reflect the Renaissance madrigal tradition?0:09

use of word painting

Andrea Gabrieli, Giovanni Gabrieli, and Claudio Monteverdi all worked at St. Mark's Basilica in which Italian city?

venice

Arcangelo Corelli was a virtuoso performer on which musical instrument?

violin

During the early Baroque era, a group of Florentine intellectuals mounted an attack on which of the following?

word painting

When analyzed in isolation from the recitative and chorus, what is the form of the aria "Dido's Lament"?

a a b b

How many instruments are heard in this trio sonata? Corelli, Trio Sonata, Ciaccona

4

Who has been called both the last major madrigalist and the first major opera composer?

Claudio Monteverdi

Which of the following excerpts contain a repeating bass line?

Contains a repeating bass line 0:09 Purcell, Dido and Aeneas 0:08 Corelli, Trio Sonata, Ciaccona Does not contain a repeating bass line 0:14 Monteverdi, The Coronation of Poppea 0:07 Purcell, Dido and Aeneas

Which of the following excerpts contain a basso continuo?

Contains basso continuo -0:10 Purcell, Dido and Aeneas -0:11 Corelli, Trio Sonata, Ciaccona Does not contain basso continuo -0:20 Mbuti, Hunting Song -0:11 Gabrieli, "O magnum mysterium"

In which of the following ways is the chorus from Act III of Dido and Aeneas stylistically distinct from the style of sixteenth-century madrigals?

Distinct from 16th-century madrigal -use of functional harmony -definite, unified rhythms Shared with 16th-century madrigal -imitative polyphony and homophony -word painting

Which of the following compositional techniques in Purcell's opera Dido and Aeneas lend themselves to conveying Dido's emotional state as she sings her lament?

Describes Dido's lament -A slow tempo to convey sorrow. -A mournful basso ostinato to convey a sense of finality. Does not describe Dido's lament -A touching duet with Belinda that conveys Dido's love for her friend. -Ascending melodies to convey a faint sense of hope.

This excerpt from Gabrieli's "O magnum mysterium" is an example of which of the following?

Describes excerpt -Gabrieli's famous "echo effect" -polyphonic imitation Does not describe excerpt -a ground bass -a recitative

Fill in the blanks below to describe the stylistic trends of early Italian Baroque music.

Even as Baroque composers sought to make music more emotional and extravagant in expression, the musical form became more controlled.

Match the composer to the work.

Giovanni GabrieliPress Space to open -"O magnum mysterium" Henry PurcellPress Space to open -Dido and Aeneas Claudio MonteverdiPress Space to open -The Coronation of Poppea -Orfeo

Which of the following were influential for early Baroque instrumental music?

Influential for early Baroque instrumental music -dance -virtuosity -imitative polyphony Not influential for early Baroque instrumental music -plainchant

Which of the following instruments accompany Gabrieli's "O magnum mysterium" and which do not?

Instruments present in recording -brass instruments -organ Instruments not present in recording -flutes and recorders -harpsichord

Which of the following components are needed to play basso continuo?

Necessary component of basso continuo -A bass instrument like a cello. -A chordal instrument like a lute. Not a necessary component of basso continuo -A vocalist. -A melody instrument like a violin.

Fill in the blanks with the correct dates and cities.

Opera began around the year {1600} in the city of {Florence} and the first public opera house opened in the year {1637} in the city of {Venice}.

Which of the following two terms refer to the same musical technique?

Synonymous terms -basso ostinato -ground bass Other terms -functional harmony -basso continuo

Fill in the blanks below to indicate the correct start and end dates of the Baroque period.

The Baroque period began around the year 1600 and ended around the year 1750.

Which of the following statements are true regarding functional harmony?

True -Functional harmony can be used to organize large-scale musical works. -Functional harmony reinforces expectations as chords move in a predictable way. -Functional harmony creates a logical and coherent interrelation between chords. False -Functional harmony was developed during the early Renaissance.