Viola Concerto in G Major: Allegro Flashcards
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What’s a solo?
A
One person performing
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What is a concerto?
A
A piece of concert music featuring a solo performer or solo group, accompanied by an orchestra or large ensemble.
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Q
What’s a tutti?
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“All”which indicates everyone plays or sings
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When did Telemann compose the Viola Concerto in G major?
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Around 1716 to 1721. It is the first known concerto for viola
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Q
What is allegro?
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A brisk up beat tempo
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Q
This allegro movement of the Viola Concerto in G Major is played more or less often than the other movements?
A
More
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Q
When Telemann wrote Viola Concerto in G Major was he happy with it?
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No. He thought it sounded too much like French music. He said his concertos smell of France.
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Q
Telemann’s music uses elements from which styles?
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The Baroque and classical styles
