The Early Eighteenth Century (MUS 374 Exam #1)

Question 1

Watch this video! Farinelli, the man that is singing, is a perfect example of what?

Accepted Answer

Castrati

Question 2

Which performance practice is known for having ornaments?

Accepted Answer

Agrements

Question 3

Which of the following composer DID NOT influence Bach for his organ music?

Accepted Answer

Jacquet

Question 4

Listen to the clip! What year did this prelude and fugue in A minor come out?

Accepted Answer

1715

Question 5

Which Recitative showcases a dramatic scene coming along?

Accepted Answer

Accompanying recitative

Question 6

Which opera by Handel came out in 1711?

Accepted Answer

Rinaldo

Question 7

Which person took the style of Corelli from Rome up north as far as London?

Accepted Answer

Pietro Locatelli

Question 8

Rameau didn't create his first opera until what year?

Accepted Answer

1733

Question 9

What language were Handel's oratorios in?

Accepted Answer

English

Question 10

BONUS QUESTION YAY! Handel's famous Messiah chorus "Hallelujah" is what numbered chorus?

Accepted Answer

44

Question 11

Listen to the clip! What made Matthew's Passion so unique compared to other things?

Accepted Answer

The style changes throughout

Question 12

What is another name for a male vocalist that sings within the range of a soprano/mezzo?

Accepted Answer

Castrati

Question 13

What year did Handel's opera Giulio Cesare come out?

Accepted Answer

1724

Question 14

Which composer was known for creating the French Overture?

Accepted Answer

JB Lully

Question 15

Watch this video! This opera was known for having what within it?

Accepted Answer

Vocals didn't follow the inflections of the language, Modulations

Question 16

Listen to the clip! What occurs after the recitative with the music?

Accepted Answer

An orchestral interlude appears

Question 17

Handel takes ideas from different countries and put it in his music. This is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Eclecticism

Question 18

Rameau's "Traite de l'harmonie" was known for what purpose?

Accepted Answer

Known for analyzing music & putting it into functional terms

Question 19

Listen to the clip! What style of music does this piece by Couperin represent?

Accepted Answer

Keyboard Suite

Question 20

Listen to the clip! What style of music does this piece represent from Bach?

Accepted Answer

Cantata

Question 21

Alessandro Scarlatti also wrote how many operas in Naples? (City in Italy)

Accepted Answer

100

Question 22

The Brandenburg Concertos created by Bach composed of how many concertos?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 23

Listen to the clip. What is being showcased within this concerto by Vivaldi?

Accepted Answer

Ritornello Form

Question 24

Alessandro Scarlatti wrote how many cantatas within Naples? (City in Italy)

Accepted Answer

800

Question 25

How many movements were in each of Vivaldi's concertos?

Accepted Answer

3 movements

Question 26

Pio Ospedale de la Pieta an all male or female school?

Accepted Answer

Female (Estrogen baby)

Question 27

The Italian Style during this time period had what within their music?

Accepted Answer

Improvisation

Question 28

Vivaldi during his time wrote over how many concertos?

Accepted Answer

500

Question 29

Listen to the audio! This is an excerpt from Handel's oratorio "Saul" which came out when?

Accepted Answer

1738

Question 30

TRUE OR FALSE! Bach wasn't considered famous during his time?

Accepted Answer

TRUE!

Question 31

Which performance practice is known for exaggerated dotted rhythms?

Accepted Answer

Overdotting

Question 32

TRUE OR FALSE! Handel's oratorios gave him more money?

Accepted Answer

TRUE!

Question 33

What is the order of cities Bach has been to during his lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Eisenach, Arnstadt, Weimar, Cothen, Leipzig

Question 34

What year did Bach create the Well-Tempered Clavier?

Accepted Answer

1721

Question 35

Which person took the style of Corelli from Rome to the Netherlands?

Accepted Answer

Francesco Geminiani

Question 36

TRUE OR FALSE! This was considered sacred?

Accepted Answer

TRUE!

Question 37

Bach's "A Musical Offering" was about the story of Fredrick the Great from which country?

Accepted Answer

Prussia

Question 38

Which composer was in charge of an orphanage conservatory in Venice?

Accepted Answer

Vivaldi

Question 39

Which of the following did Handel NOT do during his career in London?

Accepted Answer

Operas (French)

Question 40

Handel wrote some orchestral suites! What are they? (More than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Water Music (1717), Music for the Royal Fireworks (1749)

Question 41

TRUE OR FALSE! Did Bach write operas during his time?

Accepted Answer

FALSE!

Question 42

Which composer created the L'art de toucher le clavecin? (how to play the harpsichord)

Accepted Answer

Couperin

Question 43

Which performance practice is known for making the rhythm to the French Overture?

Accepted Answer

Notes inegales

Question 44

BONUS QUESTION YAY! What is the name of this demon from a Bali Trance learned in GMUS?

Accepted Answer

Rangda

Question 45

Why would some places go bankrupt for having Farinelli on their stage?

Accepted Answer

He showed to be the best singer, He was worth lots of money in order to perform

Question 46

Which recitative moves the story along?

Accepted Answer

Solo Recitative

Question 47

TRUE OR FALSE! Handel wasn't considered popular during his time?

Accepted Answer

FALSE!

Question 48

What was the name of the collection of 30 variations of preludes and fugues Bach created?

Accepted Answer

Goldberg Variations

Question 49

Listen to the clip! Bach created this piece from what kind of musical style?

Accepted Answer

Chorale

Question 50

In Leipzig, how many cantatas would Bach write within a year?

Accepted Answer

58

Question 51

The Royal Academy of Music was an opera society directed by Handel for what language?

Accepted Answer

Italian

Question 52

The French Style during this time period had what within their music?

Accepted Answer

Natural and flowing melodies

Question 53

Which composer consolidated the old and the new styles into one unique style for Germany?

Accepted Answer

Telemann

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