exam 2 Flashcards
suite
series of stylized dances
a capella
singing of voice alone (no instruments)
libretti
text that opera is based on
madrigal
secular work for three or more voices
estampie (def.)
stomping dance
melismatic
multiple notes per syllable
imitation
each voice presents the same piece
cantata
accompanied song for solo voice
aria
piece that is sung
concerto grosso
multiple soloists concentrated against a larger ensemble
fuge
subject asks and receives an answer
concerto
work for an orchestra and a soloist
ritornello principle
recurring
plain chant
vocal music for church services
motet
sacred polyphonic work
ground bass
short reoccurring bass that sets the bass of the music
“O Succesores” was sung by men or women?
song by women in a convent
is an estampie played or sung?
instrumental piece (its a dance)
“Messe de Nostre Dame” was used for how long?
it was in continuous use for over 100 years
Bach’s Cello Suite No 1 started and ended with what movements?
Started with the Prelude; ended with Gigue
was “As Vesta was Descending” religious?
a madrigal (no religious)
was Pavane and Galliard instrumental or vocal?
it was a dance (instrumental)
was “Ave Maria, Virgo Serena” religious?
secular (religious)
what time periods did the Middle Ages take place?
450-1400
what time periods did the Renaissance take place?
1400-1600
what time periods did the Baroque take place
1600-1750
what word is associated with the renaissance?
Renaissance= rebirth
who are the two most important Baroque composers?
- Bach
- Handel
how many Brandenburg concertis were there?
bach wrote 6 Brandeburgs
how were oratorio’s set up?
they didn’t use staging or costumes
what is the best invention of the renaissance?
the printing press
who sung madrigal?
both women and men sung madrigals (although it was stricter for noble women to do so)
are motets religious?
they are sacred
