Classical

Question 1

Coloratura

Answer 1

coloratura is a term for high, florid vocal singing involving scales, runs and ornaments.
Sometimes these passages were written down, but often were extemporised by the performer.

Question 2

Alberti Bass

Answer 2

This is where broken chords played by the left-hand outlining harmonies whilst the right hand plays the melody.

Question 3

Chamber Music

Answer 3

Music written for a small instrumental ensemble with one player to a part.
This example of chamber music is played by a string quartet.

Question 4

Symphony

Answer 4

A large scale for orchestra

Question 5

Sonata

Answer 5

A work for solo piano, or solo instrument and piano, often in three or four movements.