Quiz 17 Flashcards
A five note pattern
Pentatonic Scale
Who wrote the “American String Quartet”?
Dvořák
What is the genre of the “American String Quartet” by Dvořák?
String Quartet
What is the form of the “American String Quartet” by Dvořák?
Sonata-Allegro Form
What are the performing forces of the “American String Quartet” by Dvořák?
2 Violins, One Viola, One Cello
What is apart of the melody in the “American String Quartet” by Dvořák?
The Pentatonic Scale
Why is the “American String Quartet” by Dvořák named American?
Dvořák wrote it while he was in Spillville, Iowa.
“Beautiful Singing” Elegant Italian vocal style characterized by florid melodic lies delivered by voices of great agility.
Bel Canto
Who wrote the music for Rigoletto, Act III?
Verdi
What was the original setting of Rigoletto, Act III by Verdi?
Renaissance Italy
What are the performing forces of Rigoletto, Act III by Verdi?
Orchestra and Solo Singers
