Oratorio Flashcards
What composer does “often used a monothematic exposition in his sonata-form movements” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What technique is employed before the entrance of the vocal in “in splendor bright”?
- sequential imitation.
- orchestral crescendo.
- syncopation
- orchestral crescendo
What composer does “contributed to the development of sonata form; some symphonies include dramatic, slow introductions” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Who wrote the oratorios: The Seven Last Words of Christ, The Creation, and The Seasons
Haydn
What composer does “sometimes referred to as the “father of the Classical symphony” due to his significant contributions to the early development of the genre” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Which one was NOT one of Haydn’s notable genres?
- symphony
- concerto
- chamber music
- piano sonata and variations
- Kyrie-Gloria pairs
- opera
- oratorio
- sacred vocal works
- novelties
- madrigals
- Kyrie-gloria pairs
10. madrigals
What composer does “considered the “father of the string quartet,” he developed this new chamber music genre to the point of pre-romantic expression” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What kind of recitative is employed? (in splendor bright)
- recitativo secco.
- recitativo accompagnato.
- recitativo accompagnato
Who sings the recitative? (AND GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT)
Uriel- tenor
Who sings “in splendor bright”?
Uriel- tenor
What composer does “embraced the grace and elegance of the early Classical style but also the dramatic contrasts of Sturm und Drang” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
Is AND GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT a recitativo secco or a recitativo accompagnato?
recitativo secco
What composer does “influenced by folk music, as evidenced in his use of rustic melodies, pizzicato strings (suggesting a guitar), and pedal points (suggesting bagpipes)” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What composer does “a humorous or whimsical nature is revealed in many of his works, for example, Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”) and Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”)” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
are oratorios usually sacred or secular?
sacred
What composer does “dramatic elements included sudden accents and bold changes of chords or keys (for example, his use of a loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “light”)” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What term does “consists of recitatives, arias, ensembles, and choruses” refer to?
oratorio
What composer does “although traditional in many respects, he was fond of experimentation, particularly concerning formal structure” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
What term does “a large-scale work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra” refer to?
oratorio
What term does “performed in a concert setting without scenery, costumes, or acting” refer to?
oratorio
What term does “serious subject matter, generally based on biblical texts in the Baroque and Classical eras” refer to?
oratorio
Do classical Oratorios employ basso continuo?
yes
After the trio, the chorus returns to its opening melody. What is different compared to the initial presentation? (THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING THE GLORY OF GOD)
The material is treated contrapuntally with imitation among the voices
What composer does “used vivid word painting in masses and oratorios (Classical)” refer to?
Franz Joseph Haydn
How many parts is the complete work “The Creation”?
four
