Quiz 1 Flashcards
___ is the relative highness or lowness of a sound and can also be a note
pitch
what is the distance between pitches?
interval
___ is the degrees of loudness or softness
dynamic
what is an example of a dynamic and what do they mean?
piano- soft
forte- loud
___ is the basic pace of music of the speed of the beat
tempo
what is the distance between the highest and the lowest note that a voice/instrument can produce?
range
what era is from 1600-1750?
Baroque Era
where does the baroque era name come from and mean?
comes from the Portuguese word barrocco
it means the imperfect pearl
____ is a serious or conventional music following long established principles rather than a folk, jazz, or popular tradition.
classical music
what is the period in Western European art music from 1600-1750
Baroque
who was a baroque composer?
Antonio Vivaldi
what are the dates for Antonio Vivaldi?
1678-1741
Who was an Italian composer, virtuoso violinist, and teacher?
Antonio Vivaldi
Who is a person who writes music, especially for an occupation?
a composer
Why was Vivaldi called the “Red Priest”
because of his flaming red hair and was a priest for a short time.
What was many of Vivaldi’s compositions for?
written for the female music ensemble of the Ospedale Della Pieta
what was the ospedale della pieta?
a home for abandoned girls
what did Vivaldi serve as at the Ospedale della Pieta and how long did he serve here?
music director, composer, and violin teacher in 1703
served for 35 years
where is Vivaldi from?
Italy
____ is an individual who posses outstanding technical ability in a particular art or field.
virtuoso
virtuoso is often used to refer to an individual with _____ or ____ in fine arts, or music, often singing, playing a musical instrument, or composition.
superior technique or execution
What song has spring, summer, fall, and winter?
the four seasons (Le quattro stagioni)
what is fast, slow, fast?
concerto
what is a musical composition usually composed in 3 parts or movements, in which (usually) one solo instrument….
concerto
what is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard and produces sound by plucking a string when a key is pressed?
harpsicord
who is a modern day virtuoso?
Joshua bell
When and where was Joshua bell born?
1967 Bloomington, Indiana
Who is a grammy award winning violinist and conductor?
Joshua Bell
Who is a modern day virtuoso we listened to in class?
Joshua bell
what is a song from an opera called?
arias
what is a female voice with a range that is lower than that of a soprano, sometimes referred to as a contralto, or alto?
mezzo-soprano
what are the dates of the classical era?
1750-1820
who was a composer in the classical era?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
what are Mozart’s dates?
1756-1791
Mozart composed over 600 works in various genres including what?
symphony, piano, opera, and choral music
where was Mozart born?
Salzburg, Austria
Who is an Austrian composer from the classical era and what are his dates?
W. A. Mozart, 1756-1791
what is a female voice with the highest range?
soprano
What are Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges dates?
1745-1799
What was Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges nickname?
Le Mozart Noir (the black Mozart)
What were saint-georges parents?
his dad was a wealthy plantation owner and minor aristocrat
his mother was an African slave
Saint-Georges was a prolific composer who wrote what?
string quartets, symphonies, and concertos in the late 18th century
Saint-Georges led one of the best orchestras in Europe called what?
Le Concert des Amateurs
Who judged Saint-Georges and called him the most accomplished man in Europe?
former US president, John Adams
What era did Saint George’s compose and what are his dates?
Classical era and 1745-1799
Why was Saint George’s called the black Mozart?
because his music sounded like Mozart’s
What is a male voice sharing -lowness of bass and high of baritone? It has certain qualities of a ____ and a ____
Bass-Baritone
a baritone and a bass
What is an Orchestra?
a group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion
How many movements are in a symphony?
4
What kind of sonata is written for a solo piano?
piano sonata
How many movements is a piano sonata usually written?
3 or 4 movements, although some have been written with a single movement
What are the genres of music we listened in class by Mozart?
opera, orchestra, and piano
Where was Saint George’s born?
Gaudebupe
How old was Saint George’s when he started fencing and what is fencing known as?
13 years old
known as a sport of aristocracy
What was Saint George’s ?
a champion Fencer and Virtuoso violinist
Who was the 1st violinist and director?
Les concerts des Amateurs
Who did Saint George’s fall in love with?
Marie Joseph
Saint George’s was invited where?
Versailles
When Marie Joseph got pregnant what happened?
the general (Joseph Bologne) didn’t claim it as his own, and it wasn’t his so the nurse neglects the baby and lets it die
What happens when Saint George’s turns to politics?
he becomes a soldier in the French Revolution and leader of Batallion
What happens when things turn to politics?
it’s a fight for reform and abolition of slavery
