18 Concerto

Question 1

During what time period did the concerto evolve into a "solo" concerto? (solo vs. orchestra)

Accepted Answer

Classical era

Question 2

Name a composer of one of the concertos that we listened to in class.

Accepted Answer

Paganini, Liszt, Mozart, Grieg

Question 3

Which movement is often the longest and shows off the virtuosity of the performer?

Accepted Answer

First

Question 4

What part of the concerto gave the soloist an opportunity to show off their technic?

Accepted Answer

Cadenza

Question 5

During the classical era, composers rarely wrote out the cadenzas.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What 2 composers showed off their virtuosity on their instruments?

Accepted Answer

Liszt, Paganini

Question 7

During the romantic era, composers rarely wrote out the cadenzas.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

What time in music history did the concept of the concerto first become popular?

Accepted Answer

Baroque era

Question 9

The term concerto means

Accepted Answer

to fight side by side

Question 10

The difference between the concerto and the concerto grosso is

Accepted Answer

concerto is orchestra vs. a soloist

Question 11

How many movements (sections) do most concertos have?

Accepted Answer

3

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