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