The oratorio Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The OratorioOratorio - correct answer 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text 2. For chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra 3. Contains arias, recitatives, duets and orchestral interludes 4. First appeared in early 17th century Italy Oratorio differs from Opera - correct answer 1. No Acting, no scenery and no costumes 2. based on biblical stories 3. Not intended for religious services Messiah by G.F. Handel is one of the most highly regarded ___ ...

The Oratorio Oratorio - correct answer 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text 2. For chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra 3. Contains arias, recitatives, duets and orchestral interludes 4. First appeared in early 17th century Italy Oratorio differs from Opera - correct answer 1. No Acting, no scenery and no costumes 2. based on biblical stories 3. Not intended for religious services Messiah by G.F. Handel is one of the most highly regarded __...

The Oratorio Final Exam Study Guide Test 2024. Oratorio - correct answer 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text 2. For chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra 3. Contains arias, recitatives, duets and orchestral interludes 4. First appeared in early 17th century Italy Oratorio differs from Opera - correct answer 1. No Acting, no scenery and no costumes 2. based on biblical stories 3. Not intended for religious services Messiah by G.F. Handel i...

The OratorioOratorio - correct answer 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text 2. For chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra 3. Contains arias, recitatives, duets and orchestral interludes 4. First appeared in early 17th century Italy Oratorio differs from Opera - correct answer 1. No Acting, no scenery and no costumes 2. based on biblical stories 3. Not intended for religious services Messiah by G.F. Handel is one of the most highly regarded ___ ...

Music Appreciation (Baroque). The vocal style in opera that imitates the natural infliction of speech is called: - correct answer recitative It was through the musical innovations of the ______________ that opera was born - correct answer Florentine Camerata The text of an opera is called: - correct answer the libretto Who is best viewed as the first master of opera? - correct answer Monteverdi A type of English entertainment combining music, poetry, and dance was called: - correct ...

Music Appreciation (Baroque)Review Practice Test 2024. The vocal style in opera that imitates the natural infliction of speech is called: - correct answer recitative It was through the musical innovations of the ______________ that opera was born - correct answer Florentine Camerata The text of an opera is called: - correct answer the libretto Who is best viewed as the first master of opera? - correct answer Monteverdi A type of English entertainment combining music, poetry, and dan...

Praxis II: 5114 Latest 2023 Graded A+ Gregorian Chant no distinct meter/freeflowing, melismatic and largely monophonic (unaccompanied) Organum early polyphony with parallel motion, based on cantus firmus, improvised duplicating original melody Renaissance Era polyphony, refined musical notation, complete masses by single composer, use of greek modes, clarity of vocal lines, harmonic consonance, imitative counterpoint and expressivity Ordinary Mass 6 parts - kyrie, gloria, credo, sanctus, bene...

Baroque Era (Genres)Genres in the Baroque Period - correct answer Fugue, Concerto, Sonata, Opera (Aria, Recitative, Chorus), Oratorio, Cantata, Suite, Ritornello Characteristics of Baroque Music - correct answer A. There were two practices: the prima practice and the second practice The prima practica approach was conventional and basically was polyphonic writing in the modal system. (Artists: Josquin, Victoria, Palestrina, Gesualdo, Weelkes, Le Jeune) The seconda practica approach bre...

Baroque Period Questions and Answers Graded A List two of the fine composers of the Baroque period Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi When a composer wrote a piece of music for a certain occasion, what was that called? Commission Who typically commissioned music? Courts of the aristocracy, churches, opera houses, and municipalities Define homophobic texture. One melody accompanied by either other voices or instruments What contrasts of sound did composers stress? Solo singers against ...

Chapter 10During the Baroque period many genres and forms were developed and remain in use today - correct answer True Polyphonic music was an essential ingredient in the development of opera. - correct answer False Baroque music is music of contrasts. - correct answer True Recitative was used to carry the dramatic action forward. - correct answer True The trio sonata consisted of four performers. - correct answer True The fugue represents the highest form of Baroque homophonic mu...