Which statement is not the definition of French overture?

a Baroque orchestral genre, often using at the end of an opera or oratorio

Which statement is not the definition of basso continuo?

generally involves only one performer

Which statement is not the definition of the affections?

a single "affection" is never projected through an entire composition

In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the first movement?

Allegro, E major, 4/4, ritornello form

What was the source of the text in Messiah?

biblical prose- Old and New testaments

Which statement is not the definition of word painting?

a group of notes sung on a single syllable/vowel

Which statement is the definition of homophonic texture?

single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment

Which statement is the definition of prelude?

A short keyboard work in improvisatory style, often paired with a fugue

Which statement is not the definition of concerto?

generally in three movements: fast-slow-slow

Which statement is the definition of ostinato?

a rhythmic or melodic pattern repeated for an extended period

Which statement is the definition of real answer?

an exact transposition of the subject

Which statement is not the definition of Recitative?

accompanies entries of the subject and answer

Vivaldi contributed to what structures / forms?

Ritornello form and 3-mvt concerto structure

In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the third movement?

Largo, C sharp minor, 3/4, two-part structure

What did Handel work as in Hamburg?

Violinist and harpsichordist in opera and orchestras

Which statement is not the definition of oratorio?

serious subject, generally based on Greek mythological texts

Which statement is not the definition of aria?

Italian for "accompanied recitative"

In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the second movement?

Allegro, E major, 12/8, ritornello form

Which statement is not the definition of figured bass?

A musical shorthand developed in the Middle Age era

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1
What Genre is Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier?
String quartet
Solo keyboard music
Concerto
Piano sonata
2
Which statement is not the definition of French overture?
second part—fast tempo, imitative texture
first part—slow tempo, homophonic texture, features dotted figures
first developed at the court of Louis XIV by Jean-Baptiste Lully
a Baroque orchestral genre, often using at the end of an opera or oratorio
3
When is J.S.Bach's birth and death?
1678-1741
None of above
1685-1750
1685-1759
4
Where did Vivaldi born?
Vienna
Halle
Venice
London
5
Which statement is not the definition of basso continuo?
Baroque performance practice
harmonies usually played on harpsichord or organ
generally involves only one performer
provides harmonic framework
6
Which statement is not the definition of the affections?
also referred to as the "Doctrine of Affections" or "the affects"
refers to emotional states of the soul
a single "affection" is never projected through an entire composition
a Baroque philosophy inspired by ancient Greek & Roman writers
7
What is Fugue in B flat major's meter?
4/4
2/4
3/4
2/2
8
Where did J.S.Bach born?
Eisnach
Venice
Vienna
Halle
9
In "Glory to God" (chorus), what is the key, tempo, and meter?
D+, no indication of tempo, 4/4
F+, Andante, 4/4
D+, Allegro, 4/4
C+, no indication of tempo, 4/4.
10
In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the first movement?
Presto, E major, 9/8, two-part structure
Allegro, E major, 12/8, ritornello form
Largo, C sharp minor, 3/4, two-part structure
Allegro, E major, 4/4, ritornello form
11
What is Prelude in B flat major's meter?
3/4
4/4
2/4
2/2
12
Bach composed works in every genre except what genre?
Opera
Prelude and Fugue
Concerto
String quartet
13
Which statement is not the definition of da capo aria?
in performance, the return of Section A is generally ornamented
an aria (solo song) employing a ternary (ABA) structure
the most common type of aria in Baroque opera and oratorio
Italian for "air"
14
What was the source of the text in Messiah?
biblical prose- Old testaments
biblical prose- New testaments
Greek mythology
biblical prose- Old and New testaments
15
Which statement is not the definition of word painting?
achieved through melody, rhythm, or harmony
achieved through melody, rhythm, or harmony
a group of notes sung on a single syllable/vowel
music mirrors the literal meaning of the words
16
What is the texture of Fugue in B flat major?
none of above
homophonic and polyphonic
polyphonic only
homophonic only
17
Bach is a great master of what art?
Word painting
Contrapuntal art
Opera
Messiah
18
Which is not the performing forces in Messiah?
tuba
timpani
string orchestra with continuo
SATB
19
What language is the text in Messiah in?
French
Spanish
Italian
English
20
Where did Handel born?
Halle
London
Venice
Vienna
21
Which statement is the definition of homophonic texture?
Italian for "full" or "complete"
a series of notes sustained through harmony changes in other parts
single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment
combination of two or more melodic lines
22
Which statement is the definition of prelude?
a highly structured, imitative contrapuntal composition
combination of two or more independent melodic lines
a single theme or subject prevails
A short keyboard work in improvisatory style, often paired with a fugue
23
Which statement is not the definition of concerto?
a popular instrumental genre of Baroque era for soloist(s) & orchestra
frequently employed ritornello form
intended to showcase the virtuosity of the soloist(s)
generally in three movements: fast-slow-slow
24
Which statement is the definition of ostinato?
restated throughout the movements serving as a refrain
a rhythmic or melodic pattern repeated for an extended period
music with a descriptive element, inspired by extramusical associations
claviera german word for keyboard instrumants other than the organ
25
Vivaldi frequently used what?
Form
Operas
Fugue
Sequences
26
Which statement is the definition of real answer?
the second statment of the main theme in a fugue usually in tonic key
one or more intervals is adjusted to accommodate the harmony
the initial statement of the main theme of a fugue in the tonic key
an exact transposition of the subject
27
What is the composition date for Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier, book 1 and book 2?
1702;1722
1722;1742
1712;1732
1732;1752
28
Which statement is not the definition of Recitative?
a speech-like style of singing used in operas, oratorios, cantatas
accompanies entries of the subject and answer
follows inflections of the text, resulting in rhythmic flexibility
usually used to advance the plot or storyline; moves through text quickly
29
Vivaldi contributed to what structures / forms?
Messiah
Prelude and Fugue
Ritornello form and 3-mvt concerto structure
Recitatives and arias
30
How many voices does Fugue in B flat major?
3 voices
2 voices
4 voices
5 voices
31
Where was Bach during 1708 to 1717?
Weimar
Leipzig
Cöthen
Arnstadt and Mülhlhausen
32
In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the third movement?
Largo, C sharp minor, 3/4, two-part structure
Allegro, E major, 4/4, ritornello form
Allegro, E major, 12/8, ritornello form
Presto, E major, 9/8, two-part structure
33
What genre is The Four Seasons?
String Quartet
Opera
Woodwind Ensemble
Solo Violin Concerto
34
Which statement is not the definition of Recitative accompagnato?
a speech-like, declamatory style of singing
employed in concerto
allows for greater connection with the text
supported by instrumental ensemble or orchestra
35
In "Overture": Section A, what is the tempo and texture?
Energetic, polyphonic
Allegro moderato, polyphonic
Presto, homophonic
Grave, homophonic
36
Which statement is not the definition of Recitative secco?
Italian for "dry recitative"
a speech-like, declamatory style of singing
employed in concerto
supported only by continuo
37
What did Handel work as in Hamburg?
Violinist and harpsichordist in opera and orchestras
Violist and harpsichordist in opera and orchestras
Violinist and organist in opera and orchestras
Organist in opera and orchestras
38
Which statement is not the definition of oratorio?
serious subject, generally based on Greek mythological texts
developed in the Baroque era
consists of recitatives, arias, ensembles, and choruses
a large-scale work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra
39
Which statement is not the definition of aria?
highly emotional and often virtuosic
Italian for "accompanied recitative"
may have lyrical or dramatic qualities
a solo song with accompaniment, heard in an opera, oratorio, or cantata
40
In Vivaldi's 'Spring', what is the Tempo, Key, Meter, and Form of the second movement?
Presto, E major, 9/8, two-part structure
Largo, C sharp minor, 3/4, two-part structure
Allegro, E major, 12/8, ritornello form
Allegro, E major, 4/4, ritornello form
41
For nearly forty years, what did Vivaldi serve as?
Violin master and choirmaster
harpsichord master and choirmaster
flute master and choirmaster
organ master and choirmaster
42
When is Vivaldi's birth and death?
1678-1741
1685-1750
None of above
1685-1759
43
Which statement is not the definition of figured bass?
A musical shorthand developed in the Middle Age era
Numbers are placed below the bass line to show harmonic progression
Performed or realized by the basso continuo
Provides the structure for guided improvisation
44
When is Handel's birth and death?
1685-1759
1685-1750
None of above
1678-1741
45
What is the texture of Prelude in B flat major?
homophonic only
polyphonic only
homophonic and polyphonic
none of above

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