baroque 3

Question 1

a collection of miscellaneous dances written for orchestra, chamber groups, solo instruments or harpsichord. All dances in the suite are in the same key. they differ in tempo, meter, and character. the last dance is always fast

Answer 1

Dance suite

Question 2

special preparatory piece that comes before the dances

Answer 2

french overture

Question 3

german religious text –newly written from the Bible or hymn. Sermon in music. Chorus, vocal soloist, organ and small orchestra

Answer 3

cantata

Question 4

bach’s cantata’s were around ________minutes long

Answer 4

25

Question 5

bach wrote a total of _____ cantatas

Answer 5

295

Question 6

About ______of Bach’s cantatas are still in existence today

Answer 6

195

Question 7

work based on stories or events in the Bible. Chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra share the stage in concert fashion. Major development in vocal music

Answer 7

Oratorio

Question 8

choruses, arias, duets, recitatives, and orchestra interludes

Answer 8

contains

Question 9

differences between oratorios and cantata

Answer 9

oratorios were sometimes over 2 hours long; they also have more of a story line than a cantata

Question 10

an organ composition incorporating a hymn tune

Answer 10

organ chorale

Question 11

work based on the events surrounding the crucifixion of Christ; contains: choruses arias duets similar to an oratorio

Answer 11

Passion