pieces

Question 1

The composer employs dotted chords to suggest the countless stars in the night sky

Answer 1

The creation

Question 2

This theme and variations is written in 12 4 time and in Ionian mode

Answer 2

The carman’s whistle

Question 3

This monophonic, statley dance features elaborate and vigorous body movements

Answer 3

Royal estampie no.4

Question 4

This aria;s rhythm is inspired by the sarabande, a slow dance in triple meter with a prolonged second beat

Answer 4

Giulio cesare

Question 5

Virtually every half step within the octave is employed within the first four measures, creating musical tension and emotional intensity

Answer 5

Moro, lasso, al mio duolo

Question 6

Word painting includes chromatic dissonance on the words “dreadful plans”

Answer 6

Cantata no. 80 Ein feste burg ist unser gott

Question 7

The modal counterpoint features points of imitation and paired imitation

Answer 7

Ave maria…virgo serena

Question 8

Isorhythm is employed in the tenor voice: the color is based on a 10th-century plaincahnt

Answer 8

Kyrie from mess de nostre dame

Question 9

Ehythmic energy and brilliance are provided by many agrements and ascending flourishes

Answer 9

La poule from nouvelle suites de pieces de clavecin

Question 10

In the fugal exposition, the second violin and cello presents the real answer in the unexpected subdominant key of f sharp major

Answer 10

String quartet in c sharp minor

Question 11

The triplum and duplum share the same range, with frequent overlapping of melodic lines

Answer 11

O mitissima/virgo/haec dies

Question 12

The five voices act like a greek chorus commenting on the couple’s fate

Answer 12

L’orfeo

Question 13

Woodwinds echo the statemnt of the playful piano theme

Answer 13

Piano concerto in G major

Question 14

Section B features the five voices switching from duple to triple meter

Answer 14

My bonny lass she smileth

Question 15

Section C of the second movement contains brooding, insistent triplets in the tonic minor key

Answer 15

Piano sonata in c minor

Question 16

The increased chromaticism and flowing eigth notes in section b of this aria impart a restless character, reflecting the character’s personality

Answer 16

giulio cesare

Question 17

all six voices sing together, emphasizing the words domini fili

Answer 17

gloria from missa papae marcelli

Question 18

hocket occus with the triplum and motetus voices weaving notes with rests

Answer 18

kyrie from mess de nostre dame

Question 19

a bold tonal plan is achieved with modulations to distant keys, including e flat minor and a broad cello theme in b major

Answer 19

sring quartet in c sharp minor

Question 20

high notes decipt the words “stelle” and “sole” whereas “profondi abissi” is set to a descending line

Answer 20

L’orfeo

Question 21

The overture for this work is written in a modified sonata-allegro form without a developement section

Answer 21

The marriage of Figaro

Question 22

This two-voice work features a newly composed florid counterpouint against the original chant melody

Answer 22

Haec dies organum

Question 23

The libretto for this wrk takes its inspiration both from the bib;e and milton’s paradise lost

Answer 23

The creation

Question 24

This three-voice work uses a rhythmic ostinato and features a different text for each part

Answer 24

O mitissima/virgo/haec dies

Question 25

Thislight-hearted a capella work makes use of nonsense syllables in its refrain

Answer 25

Moro lasso, al mio duolo