Classical- oratorio

Question 1

Like an opera, an oratorio will generally begin with…

Answer 1

an overture

Question 2

A notable difference is that oratorios are usually based on biblical themes rather than on…

Answer 2

historical or mythological themes.

Question 3

What new genre did Handel create?

Answer 3

English Oratorio

Question 4

Who composed the oratorio “The Creation”?

Answer 4

Haydn

Question 5

a large-scale work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra
serious subject matter, generally based on biblical texts in the Baroque and Classical eras
consists of recitatives, arias, ensembles, and choruses
performed in a concert setting without scenery, costumes, or acting

Answer 5

oratorio

Question 6

Who are the characters in The Creation?
A. Gabriel	
B. Uriel	
C. Constable
D. Raphael
E. Adam
F. Jylavix
G. God
H. Eve

Answer 6

Gabriel	soprano	an archangel
Uriel	tenor	an archangel
Raphael	bass	an archangel
Adam	bass	the first man
Eve	        soprano	the first woman

Question 7

Who sings “And God said: Let there be light”?

Answer 7

Uriel, tenor

Question 8

What kind of recitative is “And God said: Let there be light”?

Answer 8

Recitativo secco

Question 9

Who sings “In splendor bright”?

Answer 9

Uriel, tenor

Question 10

What kind of recitative is “In splendor bright”?

Answer 10

Recitativo accompagnato

Question 11

Sources of libretto: the book of Genesis and John Milton’s epic poem…

Answer 11

Paradise Lost

Question 12

Who sings “The heavens are telling the glory of God”?

Answer 12

Trio and Chorus

Question 13

sometimes referred to as the “father of the Classical symphony” due to his significant contributions to the early development of the genre
embraced the grace and elegance of the early Classical style but also the dramatic contrasts of Sturm und Drang
although traditional in many respects, he was fond of experimentation, particularly concerning formal structure

Answer 13

Haydn

Question 14

Here's a free card: Haydn's notable genres. Please read.
symphony
concerto
chamber music
piano sonata and variations
opera
oratorio
sacred vocal works
novelties

Answer 14

symphony
concerto
chamber music
piano sonata and variations
opera
oratorio
sacred vocal works
novelties

Question 15

contributed to the development of sonata form; some symphonies include dramatic, slow introductions
often used a monothematic exposition in his sonata-form movements

Answer 15

Haydn

Question 16

considered the “father of the string quartet,” he developed this new chamber music genre to the point of pre-romantic expression

Answer 16

Haydn

Question 17

What sort of nature is revealed in Haydn’s works?

Answer 17

a humorous or whimsical nature is revealed in many of his works, for example, Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”) and Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”)

Question 18

What sort of simple music influenced Haydn?

Answer 18

influenced by folk music, as evidenced in his use of rustic melodies, pizzicato strings (suggesting a guitar), and pedal points (suggesting bagpipes)

Question 19

Where did Haydn use vivid word painting?

Answer 19

used vivid word painting in masses and oratorios

Question 20

What dramatic elements does Haydn use?

Answer 20

dramatic elements included sudden accents and bold changes of chords or keys (for example, his use of a loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “light”)

Question 21

a modified version of sonata form, often used in the first movement of a Classical concerto
the orchestral exposition introduces the principal themes and establishes the tonic key
the solo exposition follows: the soloist, supported by the orchestra, presents a fresh version of the first theme, initiates the modulation away from the tonic key, and often introduces a new theme for the solo instrument in the secondary key before the original second theme appears in that key

Answer 21

double exposition

Question 22

the first movement of what concerto does RCM use in its history course?

Answer 22

Piano Concerto No. 17 in G Major, Op. 9, K. 453: I. Allegro

Question 23

True or False?
The chorus is an integral part of the dramatic action.

The recitative is melodic in nature, and largely in arioso style.

The music avoids empty displays of virtuosity in favor of “a beautiful simplicity.”

Answer 23

true

Question 24

Opera buffa first appeared in the early part of the 18th century in Italy. This new genre was comical in nature and featured down-to-earth characters, fast-paced plots, and humorous situations. It was sung throughout with no…

Answer 24

spoken dialogue.

Question 25

a male character performed by a soprano, mezzo-soprano, or contralto
roles originally created for castrati are sometimes turned into trouser roles in modern performances

Answer 25

trouser role

Question 26

an orchestral work preceding an opera or oratorio
frequently made use of sonata form
in the later 18th century, composers sometimes quoted themes that would be heard later in the opera

Answer 26

overture

Question 27

Italian for “trio”

a musical number for three voices (characters)

Answer 27

terzetto

Question 28

Italian comic opera
sung throughout with no spoken dialogue
features down-to-earth characters, fast-paced plots, farce, and sexual innuendo

Answer 28

opera buffa

Question 29

modified sonata form:
an abbreviated sonata form
contains an exposition and recapitulation, but no development
developed by composers in the 18th century, often used in overtures