Vivaldi and Spring Movement 1 (T1)

Question 1

Virtuoso violinist, conductor and prolific composer

Answer 1

Vivaldi

Question 2

Mainly used concerto. Also uses programmatic writing

Answer 2

Vivaldi

Question 3

Contributed to the development of the three-movement concerto structure

Answer 3

Vivaldi

Question 4

Leader in establishing ritornello form

Answer 4

Vivaldi

Question 5

Spring by Vivaldi Structure
Part 1: _______ (____)
Part 2: _______ (____)
Part 3: _______ (____)

Answer 5

Part 1: Ritornello Form (Fast)
Part 2: Two-Part Structure (Slow)
Part 3: Ritornello Form (Fast)

Question 6

Which movement?
Key: E major
Form: Ritornello form
Tempo: Allegro
Meter: E
Poetic text: first and second stanzas

Answer 6

First movement of Spring

Question 7

Which movement?
Key: C sharp minor
Form: Two-part structure
Tempo: Largo(Slow)
Meter: 3/4
Poetic text: Third stanza

Answer 7

Second Movement of Spring

Question 8

Which movement?
Key: E major
Form: Ritornello Form
Tempo: Allegro
Meter: 12/8
Poetic Text: Fourth Stanza

Answer 8

Third Movement of Spring

Question 9

Developed idiomatic writing strings and exploited string virtuosity

Answer 9

Vivaldi

Question 10

Incorporated programmatic writing and descriptive titles

Answer 10

Vivaldi

Question 11

Along with a large number of instrumental works, he also composed over 40 Italian operas that were very popular in his day

Answer 11

Vivaldi