Listening Test #1

Question 1

Alleluia: Vidimus Stellam (We Have Seen His Star)

Answer 1

• Early example of Gregorian Chant
• ABA (Ternary Form)
• Monophonic Texture
• Performed by Monks

Question 2

O Successores (You Successors)

Answer 2

• Gregorian Chant
• Written by Hildegard of Bingen
• Performed by Nuns
• Monophonic Texture with drone accompaniment

Question 3

As Vesta was descending

Answer 3

• Madrigal
• Written by Thomas Weelkes
• Written for Oriana (Elizabeth I)
• Features Word Painting

Question 4

Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra

Answer 4

• Written by Benjamin Britten
• Features all instruments of the orchestra

Question 5

Estampie

Answer 5

• Medieval Dancing Music
• In triple meter
• Was written for non-specified instruments

Question 6

Flow My tears

Answer 6

• Lute Song
• Written by John Dowland
• Features 4 note descending phrase that represents falling tears
• Form is AABBCC

Question 7

Organ fugue in G minor

Answer 7

• The opening melody (AKA Subject) repeats in various ways
• The lowest notes are played with the feet