Antonio Vivaldi

Question 1

Born and died

Answer 1

1678-1741

Question 2

He was known for…

Answer 2

Italian violinist, conductor and composer

Question 3

As a catholic priest he was known as?

Answer 3

The red haired priest

Question 4

He regarded himself primarily as?

Answer 4

A composer of opera

Question 5

Famous for?

Answer 5

Idiomatic writing for strings

Question 6

Vivaldi was know for

Answer 6

Leader in ritornello form
Developed idiomatic writing for strings
Incorporated programmatic writing

Question 7

Vivaldi wrote how many concertos?

Answer 7

Over 400

Mostly for violin

Question 8

Vivaldi wrote how many operas?

Answer 8

Over 40 including Orlando Furioso and Griselda

Question 9

He wrote many sacred works including…

Answer 9

Juditha Triumphans and Gloria

Question 10

Vivaldi served for _____ years as a ________ and ___________. In ______________. For what purpose?

Answer 10

40 years
Violin master and choirmaster
Venice, Italy
For disadvantaged girls offering great musical training

Question 11

La Primavera from Le Quattro Stagioni meaning?

Answer 11

Spring from The Four Seasons op. 8 no. 1

Question 12

Spring is a ____ concerto

Answer 12

Violin

Question 13

When was The Four Seasons written?

Answer 13

1725

Question 14

Performing instruments in The Four Seasons

Answer 14

Solo violin
Strings
Continuo

Question 15

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key of the 1st movement?

Answer 15

E major

Question 16

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the movement?

Answer 16

Allegro

Question 17

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 1st movement?

Answer 17

C

Question 18

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the form of the 1st movement?

Answer 18

Ritornello form

Question 19

Spring by Vivaldi

What are some poetic images of the 1st movement?

Answer 19

Spring has arrived
The birds celebrate with festive song
Streams with gentle breeze blowing
Storm clouds come with thunder and lightening

Question 20

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key of the 2nd movement?

Answer 20

C sharp minor

Question 21

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the 2nd movement?

Answer 21

Largo

Question 22

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 2nd movement?

Answer 22

3/4

Question 23

Spring by Vivaldi

What are the poetic theme in the second movement?

Answer 23

The goat herder sleeps in a flowery meadow with his faithful dog barking beside him.
The leaves rustle gently

Question 24

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key in the 3rd movement?

Answer 24

E major

Question 25

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the 3rd movement?

Answer 25

Allegro

Question 26

Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 3rd movement?

Answer 26

12/8

Question 27

Spring by Vivaldi

What form is the 3rd movement written in?

Answer 27

Ritornello form

Question 28

Spring by Vivaldi

What poetic themes do we see in the 3rd movement?

Answer 28

Nymphs and shepherds dance to festival sounds of bagpipes as they welcome spring.