Chapter 23: Musical Sermons: Bach and the Lutheran Cantata

Question 1

Chorale

Answer 1

Congregational hymn of the German Lutheran church. (page 130)

Question 2

Collegium Musicum

Answer 2

An association of amateur musicians, popular in the Baroque era. Also a modern university ensemble dedicated to the performance of early music. (page 131)

Question 3

Bar Form

Answer 3

Three-part A-A-B form, frequently used in music and poetry, particularly in Germany. (page 132)