extra study guide

Question 1

baroque musicians frequently had to obtain the permission of their employers in order to move to a new position

Answer 1

True

Question 2

the greatest oratorio by JS Bach was the Messiah

Answer 2

False it was composed by handel

Question 3

the well tempered clavier contains 48 preludes and fugues

Answer 3

true

Question 4

bach achieved great fame as a composer in his ;ofe

Answer 4

false he was known for keyboard

Question 5

opera had its origins during the baroque period

Answer 5

true

Question 6

one melody supported by chordal accompaniment

Answer 6

homophonic texture

Question 7

reinforcment of the bass line by harpsichord and cello

Answer 7

basso continuo

Question 8

features a group of soloist with orchestra accompaniment

Answer 8

concerto grosso

Question 9

monologue/ dialogue of the opera

Answer 9

recitative

Question 10

aria

Answer 10

lyrical song from an opera

Question 11

castrati

Answer 11

male sopranos and altos

Question 12

a work based on the event surrounding the crucifixion of christ is called the

Answer 12

passion

Question 13

which of the following would not appear in a baroque suite

Answer 13

concerto

Question 14

a method of music al shorthand frequently used during the Barque period was called

Answer 14

fingered bass

Question 15

dynamics in the baroque period were

Answer 15

terraced

Question 16

rhythmic vitality melodic angularity and stress of major minor toneality features of that period in the music history known as the

Answer 16

baroque period

Question 17

which composition would not be considered an instrumental piece

Answer 17

oratorio

Question 18

the _____is basically a small scale orotorio

Answer 18

cantata

Question 19

the small group of solo performers in a concerto gross is called the ____ while the larger ensemble is called the ________

Answer 19

concertino principale; tutti/ripieno

Question 20

the _____was basically a large three part from ABA in which the singer was expected to embellish the return of the A section

Answer 20

de capo aria

Question 21

the keyboard instrument commonly utilized during the baroque period for playing the basso continuo line was the _____

Answer 21

organ or harpsichord

Question 22

the imitative form of the baroque period frequently coupled with a prelude or toccata was the

Answer 22

fugue

Question 23

a form consisting of a number movements which were most often dances was the baroque

Answer 23

baroque dance suite

Question 24

not a vocal composition

Answer 24

fugue

Question 25

which of these composers helped to perfect the use of the imitative counterpoint

Answer 25

josquin des prez

Question 26

what name is given to the period of history from 1450-1600

Answer 26

Renaissance

Question 27

leonin and perotin contributed such invention as the staff and do re mi syllables which helped in the development of

Answer 27

notation

Question 28

type- oratorio
performance medium: choir orchestra
texture- uses all 3 textures
most famous choral work

Answer 28

messiah hallelujah chorus

Question 29

type- plain chant
medium- vocal
texture - monophonic
sacred
middle ages

Answer 29

play of virtues

Question 30

type: concerto grosso
form: ritornello
medium: orchestra

Answer 30

bradenberg concerto no 2 BACH

Question 31

medium: vocal
type:madrical
word painting
renaissance

Answer 31

since robin hood

Question 32

form ritornello
medium violin
type solo concerto
soloist violin

Answer 32

winter vivaldi

Question 33

fomr fugue texture polyphinc medium organ

Answer 33

fugue in Gm

Question 34

the characteristic texture of the renaissance with four or more equally prominent voices

Answer 34

polyphonics