Music for Ensemble Flashcards

1
Q

Chamber music is split into 3 eras - what are they?

A

Baroque
Classical
Romantic

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2
Q

Where was Chamber music originally played?

A

In a small room with few instruments

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3
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Baroque era consists of:

A

one or
two soloists, plus basso continuo (which
consisted of a low-pitched instrument
such as a cello playing a bassline, with an
instrument playing chords e.g. harpsichord).

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4
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Classical era consists of:

A

String quartets (two violins, a
viola and a cello) were popular. They had
four movements, with the 1st movement
usually in sonata form

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5
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Romantic era consists of:

A

Performances happened
in larger concert halls as well as in small
‘chambers’.

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6
Q

Musical numbers may include:
Solo
Duet
Trio

A

a song for one singer
a song for two singers
a song for three singers

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7
Q

Ensemble in a musical is:

A

a small group of performers

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8
Q

Chorus in a musical is:

A

large group (usually the full
company/cast).

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9
Q

Recitative in a musical is:

A

a vocal style that imitates the
rhythms and accents of

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10
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Overture in a musical is:

A

an orchestral introduction to the
show, which usually uses tunes from the
show.

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11
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What is the role of the orchestra/band in a musical theatre setting?

A

to accompany the voices and to underscore the production

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12
Q

What do we mean by underscore?

A

a soft soundtrack that plays in the background of a scene to support the narrative and mood of the production

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13
Q

Which instruments are usually found in the ‘pit’ orchestra of a musical production?

A

strings,
woodwind (sometimes called ‘reeds’), brass
and percussion and/or a rock/pop band,
depending on the style. Most shows also use
keyboards or synths.

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14
Q

What is the chord sequence in the 12 bar blues?

A

Chords
I I I I
IV IV I I
V IV I I/V

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