Concepts

Question 1

What is a mass

Answer 1

Sacred choral work.

Listen for “kyrie” “Benedictus” “Gloria” “sactus” “dei” “credo”

Question 2

Oratorio

Answer 2

Similar to opera but based on sacred (religious) texts (recitative, arias and choruses)

Question 3

Countertenor

Answer 3

Extremely high sounding male voice

Question 4

Concerto

Answer 4

A price for a solo instrument backed by an orchestra

Question 5

Ritornello

Answer 5

Opening theme that returns in various ways. Played by everyone

Question 6

Basso continuo

Answer 6

Low sounding strong instrument playing throughout the piece

Question 7

Acciaccatura

Answer 7

A quick note before the first main not of the melody (grace note)

Question 8

Mordent

Answer 8

A decoration where notes quickly move to its neighbour and back again

Question 9

Chamber music

Answer 9

Music for a small space

Question 10

Passacaglia

Answer 10

Slow and stately dance with 3 beats in the bar. Ground bass

Question 11

Ground bass

Answer 11

A bass line repeated over and over while upper parts proceed with the melody

Question 12

Obbligato

Answer 12

An instrumental counter melody in a vocal piece of music

Question 13

Concerto grosso

Answer 13

2 main sections 2 groups, one large one small. The basso continuo is easily heard

Question 14

Sonata

Answer 14

Solo instrument + piano or solo piano

Question 15

Mode

Answer 15

Type of scale before major or minor key change

Question 16

Rubato

Answer 16

Tempo has a slight change of speed

Question 17

Overture

Answer 17

An introduction of a price of orchestral music

Question 18

Cadenza

Answer 18

Section where the orchestra stops and allows soloist to show off

Question 19

Rondo form

Answer 19

ABACADA

Question 20

Musique concrete

Answer 20

Uses random sounds to make music

Question 21

Irregular time signatures

Answer 21

No fixed time signature

Question 22

Plainchant/plainsong

Answer 22

Male monks would sing together as part of their worship

A Capella and melismatic