Quiz 9 Flashcards
Large scale dramatic genre originating in the Baroque, based on a text of religious or serious character, performed by solo voices, chorus, and orchestra. Similar to opera but without scenery, costumes, or action.
Oratorio
What are the performing forces of an Oratorio?
Orchestra and Singers including Soloists
What are the performing forces of an Opera?
Orchestra, Singers, Costumes, Sets
What are the performing forces of a Cantata?
Orchestra and Singers including Soloists
What is the text material of an Oratorio?
Sacred
What is the text material of a Cantata?
Sacred
What is the text material of an Opera?
Secular
Due to it’s large size, an Oratorio would be performed where?
On stage in an Opera Hall or a Big Church
What is a characteristic of an Opera that is not present in a Cantata or Oratorio?
Acting elements (Sets and Costumes)
Multi Movement work made up of a series of contrasting dance movements, generally all in the same key
Suite
Who wrote Messiah, No. 18?
Handel
What genre is Messiah, No. 18?
Oratorio.
What are the performing forces of Messiah, No. 18?
Soprano Vocal Solo and Orchestra (Strings).
Who wrote Orchestral Suite No. 3, Air?
Bach
What is the texture of Orchestral Suite No. 3, Air?
Homophonic
