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what language is this sung in

english

This middle section of the aria:

makes a shift to a minor tonality.

"Rejoice greatly" Which term best describes the elaborate melodies on words like "rejoice?"

melismatic

This excerpt is a good example of: (13)

organum

The alternation between soloist and chorus heard in this Alleluia is best described as ___________ singing.

responsorial

The instrumental music heard here is called a:

ritornello

This opening passage, known as a(n) _______, serves to unify the entire concerto movement

ritornello

What are the performing forces heard in this excerpt? (:13)

ATB a cappella voices

How does the composer help set the sad mood in this excerpt from Dido's Lament? sparse instrumental accompaniment chromatically descending bass line simple melodic line

All answers are correct

What voice ranges are present in this chorus? alto soprano bass

All answers are correct

This is the ________ section of the aria.

B

The overall harmony in this work is best described as (:30)

consonant

the rhythm of this excerpt is best described as:

dancelike

Which of the following groups of terms best describes this excerpt?

descending, chromatic

The text setting in each vocal melody is mostly:(:22)

dissonant

The melodic range in this excerpt is considered:

dramatic, extending to a high range

In this excerpt a phrase is repeated. What changes in the second statement of the phrase?

dynamics

Which term best describes the rhythm of this Alleluia?

free, or nonmetric

"Hallelujah Chorus" Which best describes the performing forces in this work?

full chorus and orchestra

The opening bass line that unifies Dido's Lament is called a(n):

ground bass.

Which of the following best describes the texture of this excerpt?(:38)

heterophonic

What texture is heard in this passage

homorhythm

Which best describes the texture when the voices enter in the opening section singing "hallelujah?"

homorhythmic

The style of singing heard in this excerpt is known as: (:41)

lament.

Which best describes the text setting of the opening word "Alleluia" in Hildegard's Alleluia, O virga mediatrix?

melismatic

Which term best describes the texture heard in this Alleluia?

monophonic

The texture in the opening phrase of this work is: (:09)

monophonic.

In Fair Phyllis, the first text line "Fair Phyllis I saw sitting all alone" is sung:

monophonically

What phrase best describes the movement of the melody in this excerpt?

mostly conjunct

Which best describes the orchestra in this excerpt from Dido's Lament?

small orchestra and continuo

What is the vocal range of the singer heard in Dido's Lament?

soprano

What is the vocal range of the singer in this excerpt?

soprano

In the third section of this piece the music returns to the original melodic material, making this work an example of what kind of form?

ternary

In this episode Vivaldi is attempting to depict ____.

thunder and lightning

In this episode, Vivaldi evokes the sound of singing birds through the use special effects like staccato notes, running scales, and ____.

trills

Which instrument(s) in this piece serve to add a mood of significance and honor?

trumpets and timpani

In this work, the music is meant to reflect the literal meaning of the words being sung, a technique known as:

word painting

How does this third section of the aria differ from the first section?

It is highly embellished.

Which of the following is true in regard to this excerpt? (:23)

It is monophonic.

How does the texture in this section differ from the first section? Excerpts from first section:

It is now polyphonic.

The vocal range of the singer who begins the piece alone is best described as:

Soprano

How is this work sung in this recording?

a cappella

What performance style is heard in this excerpt?

a cappella

What best describes the performing forces heard in this excerpt?

a cappella soloist

Which of the following most significantly helps to create a solemn tone in the piece? (:30)

a slow tempo

The tempo of this excerpt is best described as ____.

allegro

Which best describes the tempo of this excerpt? (:24)

allegro

This work was meant for:

amateur performance

Which best describes the instrumental accompaniment heard in this excerpt?

basso continuo only


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