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1
The Hallelujah Chorus is a good example of mixed
textures
tempos
rhythms
meters
2
Which characteristic is
not
an effect of
science
on music in the Baroque period?
natural simplicity and pleasing variety
systematic regularity in rhythm and form
musical devices and techniques for each emotion
3
Which best describes Baroque texture?
Polyphony is the standard texture though mixed textures do occur
Homophony is the standard texture though mixed textures do occur
Monophony is the standard texture though mixed textures do occur
4
An improvised or improvisatory solo section within a larger work. is called a(an):
ornamentation
movement
cadence
cadenza
5
What are the origins of the plots in Opera Seria?
Contemporary subjects dealing with morality
Tragic plots from history and mythology
Stories about the current king and other royalty
6
Which statement best describes rhythm in the Baroque era?
Rhythms stop and start a lot throughout a piece
Unvarying rhythms; little contrast but constant forward motion
Rhythms are free-flowing with no meter.
7
Vivaldi’s
The Four Seasons
depicts activities, sights, and sounds of the seasons, we classify it as:
absolute music
incidental music
opera
program music
8
A Baroque form which uses systematized imitative polyphony is called a(an)
Recitative
Aria
Concerto
Fugue
9
The structure of movements in a concerto is:
slow-fast-fast
fast-fast-slow
slow-fast-slow
fast-slow-fast
10
In "Glory to God", a chorus from the oratorio,
Messiah
, which technique is
NOT
used?
mixed textures
word painting
a cappella ensemble singing
imitative polyphony
11
In Opera, a song for solo singer which has meter, poetic language, and stops the action
Ritornello
Aria
Ensemble
Recitative
12
What are the instruments that make up the small group solo in Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, 1st mvt.?
violin, harpsichord, and cello
harpsichord, flute, and clarinet
flute, harpsichord, and cello
flute, violin, and harpsichord
13
Ritornello form can be found in what genre?
Baroque Oratorio
Baroque Concerto and Concerto grosso
Baroque Opera
Baroque Fugue
14
What is the form of a
da capo
aria?
A A B
A B A
A B A B
A B B
15
How did absolutism affect music in the Baroque period?
Music entertained the peasants so they would work harder
Music became more important in the church
Music glorified the monarchy and God
It had no effect.
16
Which represents
ritornello
form?
ritornello, solo, ritornello, solo, ritornello
exposition, ritornello, solo, ritornello, episode
ritornello, solo, ritornello, solo, episode
solo, ritornello, solo, ritornello, solo
17
In general
, how many times is the entire subject introduced in the exposition?
4
1
2
5
18
In Handel's
Julius Caesar
the essence of the text of “La giustizia” involves:
discouragement of villainous tyranny and cruelty.
encouragement of a love affair.
discouragement of a love affair.
encouragement of vengeance and justice.
19
Which statement best describes Baroque melody?
Melodies are complex, ornamented, and difficult to sing
Melodies are simple. pleasing, and easy to sing.
Melody is not important during the Baroque period.
20
In opera, dialogue, speech-like singing, moves plot forward:
Aria
Ritornello
Ensemble
Recitative
21
In what three countries did Handel live and work?
Germany, Italy, and England
Italy, France, and Germany
Germany, England, and Spain
England, Italy, and Spain
22
Who plays the ritornello section in a Baroque concerto?
a small group of instruments
a solo instrument
basso continuo only
orchestra
23
Once the exposition has concluded, the fugue continues on in a (an)...
episode
coda
double exposition
ritornello
24
The text of an opera is called the:
motet
word painting
arioso
libretto
25
All apply to Baroque Oratorio
except
Elaborate costumes and sets
Recitative and Aria
Biblical stories
Choir, soloists, orchestra
26
The vocal technique of improvising extra notes in the melody is called:
exposition
ornamentation
recitative
modulation
27
The idea behind the concerto and the concerto grosso is
contest between orchestra and a conductor
incidental and unimportant music performed before an opera
contrast between soloist (s) and orchestra
contest between 2 or more choirs
28
What was the purpose of art in the Baroque Age of Absolutism and Science?
To please and entertain everyone with music that was easy to listen to
To impress people and overwhelm them with intellectual complexity
29
The opening section of a fugue where the subject is introduced is called a(an)
episode
ritornello
exposition
introduction
30
Where composers/musicians could make a living in the Baroque period.
Private homes, church, recording studio
Alehouses, church, court
Court, church, street
church, court, theater