Exam 2: global styles and identity

Question 1

A cappella

Answer 1

choral music without instrumental accompaniment.

Question 2

Fixed form

Answer 2

very specific structure in music that consist of 7 syllables and ornamentation.

Question 3

Binary form

Answer 3

Has two parts (AB) and is based on a statement and a departure, without a return to the opening section.

Question 4

Ternary form

Answer 4

has three parts (ABA) and extends the idea of statement and departure by bringing back the first section.

Question 5

Rondo form

Answer 5

has 5 parts (ABACA) and the main theme returns.

Question 6

What are the 4 movements in the baroque era suite?

Answer 6

Allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue

Question 7

what are some characteristics of allemande dance?

Answer 7

it is a german dance in a 4 pulse and in moderate speed.

Question 8

What are some characteristics of courante dance?

Answer 8

it is a french dance in a 3 pulse and it has a quick tempo.

Question 9

What are some characteristics of sarabande dance?

Answer 9

it is a dance from Spain, in a 3 pulse, and has a slow tempo.

Question 10

what are some characteristics of gigue dance?

Answer 10

it is an Irish dance from England in a 6/8 , has a triplet feel, and it has a fast tempo.

Question 11

chamber music

Answer 11

a small ensemble of musicians

Question 12

quartet

Answer 12

a group of 4 musicians

Question 13

trio

Answer 13

a group of 3 musicians

Question 14

quintet

Answer 14

a group of 5 musicians

Question 15

concerto

Answer 15

1 solo instrument accompanied by a large orchestra

Question 16

virtuoso

Answer 16

highly skilled soloist who showcases his/her talents in a concerto

Question 17

symphony

Answer 17

orchestras performs this large work divided into smaller sections (movements)

Question 18

movement

Answer 18

smaller section of a larger work (symphony)

Question 19

what are the 4 movements of symphony and tempo?

Answer 19

allegro (fast), adagio or largo (slow), minuet or moderato (dance in a 3 meter), presto (fastest)

Question 20

opera

Answer 20

fully staged with singing, make-up, costumes, acting, dancing, set, lights, no speaking, mostly singing, text in various languages, and takes place in theatre.

Question 21

oratorio

Answer 21

not staged, no dancing, just standing and singing, no speaking, mostly singing, religious text and about religious events, and can take place in a church.

Question 22

What are some characteristics of polonaise dance?

Answer 22

It is a Poland national dance, it is a peasant dance, it’s in a 3 meter/time signature, an it has an accent on beats 2 or 3.

Question 23

what are some characteristics of mazurka dance?

Answer 23

it is a Poland national dance, it is popular in Europe and classical ballets, it is in a 3 meter/time signature, and it has an accent on beat 2 or 3.

Question 24

What are some characteristics of waltz dance?

Answer 24

it started as a folk dance, it’s a universal dance from the 18th century, it was considered controversial due to closed embrace, it is considered today as a traditional “ballroom” dance, it is in a graceful style (dolce, grazioso) it is in a 3 meter/time signature, and it has an accent on beat 1.

Question 25

What are some characteristics of traditional waltz?

Answer 25

it is in a slower tempo and it is in a close hold.

Question 26

what are some characteristics of viennese waltz?

Answer 26

its from vienna (Austria), its in a faster tempo and includes open and closed holds.

Question 27

Which president led the trail of tears (December 1838) which forced the cherokee nation to give up their land east of Mississippi and migrate into west Oklahoma?

Answer 27

Andrew Jackson

Question 28

what were some effects of forced migration?

Answer 28

A lot of them died

Question 29

what is a reservation?

Answer 29

a place where the tribes live and can continue their traditions.