Performing forces and their handling

Question 1

scored for

Answer 1

two four-part choral groups, one of which was for soloists, instrumental ensemble for six players and basso continuo

Question 2

solo group scored

Answer 2

for countertenor, alto, tenor and bass

Question 3

solo group characteristics

Answer 3

the florid nature of the writing

Question 4

“stile concertato”

Answer 4

interaction of one or more groups of instruments or voices

prominent in Venice during the 16th and 17th century

Question 5

other choral group

Answer 5

consists of two alto parts, tenor and bass

its texture is mainly chordal, though a few bars have a more polyphonic character

Question 6

instrumental group

Answer 6

consists of three cornetts, a viola and two trombones

was an innovative combination of instruments

Question 7

bar 31

Answer 7

instrumental emsemble first heard

Question 8

organ

Answer 8

Gabrieli only provides a bass line for the organ part, so the organist would have to provide a suitable harmonisation