Vocal Forms Flashcards
1
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vocal forms
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- how music and the lyrics are structured in a vocal piece
2
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strophic
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- when you have the same sections repeated with different lyrics for each phrase
- written as A, A, A, A
3
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through compose
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- when sections do not repeat and each phrase is adding something new
- written A, B, C, D
4
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recitative
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- story telling without talking but rather a form of speak singing
- this helps the audience understand how the story is moving along without using full opera (which is hard to understand sometimes)
- usually just has the figured bass to accompany the text
5
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aria
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- more lyrical usually following a recitative
- you can tell when the aria starts by when the rest of the orchestra joins in
6
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verses of songs set to the same music are called _______
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- strophic
7
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although there are stanzas in the ____________ vocal form, the music and the text evolve without much repetition
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- through-composed
8
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operas, oratorios, and cantatas often have sections where the text can advance more quickly via a “speak-sing” style. these sections are known as _______
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- recitative
9
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what is an art song within an opera, oratorio, or cantana usually featuring vocal soloists?
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- aria
10
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in addition to hymns, common genres in strophic forms are patriotic, folk, and pop songs
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- true
