Selected Works - General Things

Question 1

What does genre refer to?

Answer 1

The type of composition and performance medium

Question 2

Orchestral Work

Answer 2

Symphony, Program symphony, concerto, concerto grosso, tone/symphonic poem, concert overure, orchestral suite, incidental music, string orchestra

Question 3

Choral Work

Answer 3

Mass, Requiem, Oratorio, cantata, passion, motet, magnificat NOT opera

Question 4

Chamber music

Answer 4

Any type of duo/duet, trio, quartet, quintet, sextet, septet, octet

Question 5

Vocal work

Answer 5

Lied, Song cycle

Question 6

Opera

Answer 6

Opera buffa, opera seria, singspiel, opera comique, gran opera, lyric opera

Question 7

Keyboard music

Answer 7

Choral Prelude