Antonio Vivaldi Flashcards
1
Q
What was Vivaldi’s nickname?
A
The red priest
2
Q
Where did Vivaldi spend most of his career?
A
Teaching at an all girls school
3
Q
What did Vivaldi specialize in?
A
Composing concertos and operas
4
Q
How was Vivaldi’s style unique?
A
He had highly embellished lines
5
Q
What was the texture of Vivaldi’s pieces?
A
Homophobic, with the illusion of polyphonic
6
Q
What were Vivaldi’s pieces frequently based off of?
A
Nature
7
Q
What are melodic sequences?
A
Repetitions of little melodic threads
8
Q
How many movements do concertos have?
A
3
9
Q
What is Ritornello form?
A
Tutti sections with alternate solo sections
