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1) Concerto
A
A large composition for orchestra and solo instrument
B
Form based on recurrences of material which always returns later in the piece
C
An organ piece incorporating a hymn tune
D
An opera in concert form based on a religious subject
2) Basso Ostinato
A
Is the same as Basso Continuo
B
Is the same as Ground Bass
C
Is the same as Inverted Bass
D
Is the same as Figured Bass
3) Basso Continuo
A
Is the same as Basso Ostinato
B
Is the same as Inverted Bass
C
Is the same as Figured Bass
D
Is the same as Ground Bass
4) Riturnello Form
A
Form consisting of a tune plus a number of variations on that tune.
B
Form consisting of 3 sections - Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation
C
Form based on recurrences of material which always returns later in the piece.
D
Form in which the subject is introduced in each voice, and then is transformed and manipulated through a series of episodes
5) Theme and Variations Form
A
Form consisting of a tune plus a number of variations on that tune.
B
Form in which the subject is introduced in each voice, and then is transformed and manipulated through a series of episodes
C
Form consisting of 3 sections - Exposition, Development, and Recapitulation
D
Form based on recurrences of material which always returns later in the piece.
6) Opera
A
Theatrical work with the characters singing all lines instead of speaking
B
Theatrical work with characters singing all lines instead of speaking, but in concert form and based on a religious subject
C
Theatrical work with characters speaking dialogue, but singing emotional reflections
D
Theatrical work in which all the characters must sing really high pitches really loudly all of the time.
7) Oratorio
A
Theatrical work with the characters singing all lines instead of speaking
B
Theatrical work in which all the characters must sing really high pitches really loudly all of the time.
C
Theatrical work with characters speaking dialogue, but singing emotional reflections
D
Theatrical work with characters singing all lines instead of speaking, but in concert form and based on a religious subject
8) Movement
A
A large composition for orchestra and solo instrument
B
Ground bass
C
An opera in concert form based on a religious subject
D
A self-contained section of a larger work
9) Organ Chorale
A
An organ piece incorporating a hymn tune, used as a musical sermon
B
An opera in concert form based on a religious subject
C
A large composition for orchestra and solo instrument
D
A piece for voice and instruments incorporating a hymn tune, used as a musical sermon
10) Church Cantata
A
A large composition for orchestra and solo instrument
B
A piece for voice and instruments incorporating a hymn tune, used as a musical sermon
C
An organ piece incorporating a hymn tune, used as a musical sermon
D
An opera in concert form based on a religious subject
11) G.F. Handel
A
Composer whose opera 'Dido and Aeneas' is considered to be one of the first examples of an opera in the English language.
B
Composer nicknamed 'Red Priest'; well known for his compositions featuring the violin
C
Composer who composed in and perfected/standardized every major genre at the time with the exception of opera.
D
Composer who took England by storm with his operas and oratorios; Anglicized his name.
12) J.S. Bach
A
Composer nicknamed 'Red Priest'; well known for his compositions featuring the violin
B
Composer whose opera 'Dido and Aeneas' is considered to be one of the first examples of an opera in the English language.
C
Composer who took England by storm with his operas and oratorios; Anglicized his name.
D
Composer who composed in and perfected/standardized every major genre at the time with the exception of opera.
13) Antonio Vivaldi
A
Composer whose opera 'Dido and Aeneas' is considered to be one of the first examples of an opera in the English language.
B
Composer nicknamed 'Red Priest'; well known for his compositions featuring the violin
C
Composer who composed in and perfected/standardized every major genre at the time with the exception of opera.
D
Composer who took England by storm with his operas and oratorios; Anglicized his name.
14) Henry Purcell
A
Composer who composed in and perfected/standardized every major genre at the time with the exception of opera.
B
Composer who took England by storm with his operas and oratorios; Anglicized his name.
C
Composer whose opera 'Dido and Aeneas' is considered to be one of the first examples of an opera in the English language.
D
Composer nicknamed 'Red Priest'; well known for his compositions featuring the violin
15) Concerto Grosso
A
Is the same as Basso Continuo
B
An organ piece incorporating a hymn tune
C
A large composition for orchestra and a group of soloists.
D
A large composition for orchestra and solo instrument
16) An extended piece for solo singer and orchestra. The singer reflects on their feelings, and as they express their emotions, time stands still.
A
Recitative
B
Chorus
C
Aria
D
Duet
17) Declaiming words musically in a heightened, theatrical manner. The singing voice follows the natural rhythm of highly emotional speech. Used for dialogue, action, and to further the plot.
A
Recitative
B
Aria
C
Chorus
D
Duet
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