extra study guide Flashcards
baroque musicians frequently had to obtain the permission of their employers in order to move to a new position
True
the greatest oratorio by JS Bach was the Messiah
False it was composed by handel
the well tempered clavier contains 48 preludes and fugues
true
bach achieved great fame as a composer in his ;ofe
false he was known for keyboard
opera had its origins during the baroque period
true
one melody supported by chordal accompaniment
homophonic texture
reinforcment of the bass line by harpsichord and cello
basso continuo
features a group of soloist with orchestra accompaniment
concerto grosso
monologue/ dialogue of the opera
recitative
aria
lyrical song from an opera
castrati
male sopranos and altos
a work based on the event surrounding the crucifixion of christ is called the
passion
which of the following would not appear in a baroque suite
concerto
a method of music al shorthand frequently used during the Barque period was called
fingered bass
dynamics in the baroque period were
terraced
rhythmic vitality melodic angularity and stress of major minor toneality features of that period in the music history known as the
baroque period
which composition would not be considered an instrumental piece
oratorio
the _____is basically a small scale orotorio
cantata
the small group of solo performers in a concerto gross is called the ____ while the larger ensemble is called the ________
concertino principale; tutti/ripieno
the _____was basically a large three part from ABA in which the singer was expected to embellish the return of the A section
de capo aria
the keyboard instrument commonly utilized during the baroque period for playing the basso continuo line was the _____
organ or harpsichord
the imitative form of the baroque period frequently coupled with a prelude or toccata was the
fugue
a form consisting of a number movements which were most often dances was the baroque
baroque dance suite
not a vocal composition
fugue
which of these composers helped to perfect the use of the imitative counterpoint
josquin des prez
what name is given to the period of history from 1450-1600
Renaissance
leonin and perotin contributed such invention as the staff and do re mi syllables which helped in the development of
notation
type- oratorio
performance medium: choir orchestra
texture- uses all 3 textures
most famous choral work
messiah hallelujah chorus
type- plain chant medium- vocal texture - monophonic sacred middle ages
play of virtues
type: concerto grosso
form: ritornello
medium: orchestra
bradenberg concerto no 2 BACH
medium: vocal
type:madrical
word painting
renaissance
since robin hood
form ritornello
medium violin
type solo concerto
soloist violin
winter vivaldi
fomr fugue texture polyphinc medium organ
fugue in Gm
the characteristic texture of the renaissance with four or more equally prominent voices
polyphonics
