Western Art Music: Baroque Era Flashcards
1
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When was the Baroque Era?
A
1600-1700
2
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Key musical features of Baroque music (9)
A
- Harpsichord
- Imitation
- Ground bass
- Sequences
- Diatonic melody
- Polyphonic texture
- Ornamentation
- Terrace dynamics
- Small, string dominated orchestra
3
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Key composers of the Baroque Era (8)
A
Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Monterverdi, Purceil, Scarlatti, Corelli, Dameau
4
Q
Key features of Opera
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- Sung throughout with orchestral accompaniment
- Story set to music
- Solo singers acting as main characters
- Chorus supporting singers
5
Q
Key composers of Opera
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Handel, Purcell, Monterverdi, Jacopo peri
6
Q
What are the three main types of vocal movements in Opera?
A
Recitative, aria, chorus
7
Q
Recitative
A
Resembles sung ordinary speech
8
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Aria
A
Expressive solo melody
9
Q
Chorus
A
Big group of singers commenting on action
10
Q
Five types of voices in Opera
A
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass, countertenor
11
Q
Soprano
A
Highest female singing voice
12
Q
Alto
A
Low female singing voice
13
Q
Tenor
A
High male singing voice
14
Q
Bass
A
Lowest male singing voice
15
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Countertenor
A
Female ranged male singing voice
