Mus 32 Study Guide #3

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Homework/study guide #3 Baroque period dates 1600-1750 Where did the Baroque period begin? Italy Term “Baroque” used primarily for- the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750, the decorative of arts “Age of Absolutism” meant a system in which a ruler holds total power. Tied to the idea of divine right of kings. Florentine Camerata- Who? Where? Their ideas and influences? Florence 1575, Group of intellectuals, artists, poets/musicians, nobles. Inspired by Greek Drama, collection of music, beginning of Opera What does the term the Doctrine of Affections (Affects) refer to? States of the soul, The expression of the affections is the dominant goal in fashioning a piece of music. What 3 places could music be found? Church, courts, public Was vocal music important? Yes Was instrumental music important? Yes What was an important development in instrumental music? Developed independence from vocal music What were some of the important instruments of this period? Harpsichord, Organ, Violin family, development of the

orchestra What could you say about the rhythm and beat in this period? Rhythm either very regular or very free, stronger beat 1) Opera – drama that is sung to orchestral accompaniment, usually with scenery and costumes. 2) Oratorio – sizable work for chorus soloists, and orchestra, usually on a religious topic, that is performed without scenery, costumes or acting. 3) Cantata – a vocal composition in several movements for solo voices, instruments, and usually a chorus; it is usually based on a religious text. 4) Chorale – a stately hymn tune used in the German Lutheran Church 5) Recitative – a style of singing that covers its text expressively, usually in an economical and direct way 6) Aria – an accompanied solo song, in an opera 7) Chorus – a section of music performed by a large group of singers. 8) Melisma – in vocal music, a passage of many notes sung in one syllable 9) Libretto – the text of an opera 10) Overture – the instrumental introduction to a ballet, opera, or oratorio 11) Basso ostinato / ground bass – a variation form in which a bass line is repeated over and over while the melodies above it change. 12) Basso continuo – a bass line for keyboard and a bass instrument. Also the name for players given the bass line and figured bass. 13) Figured bass – a shorthand system of numbers and accidentals used by keyboard players in Baroque music for indicating chords.

14) Fugue - a composition in which the main theme (subject) is presented in imitation in several parts. 15) Stretto – in a fugue, overlapping entrances of the fugue subject in several voices simultaneously. 16) Pedal point – a note that is held for a long time despite changes in harmony. 17) Counterpoint / Contrapuntal – 2 or more independent lines with melodic character occurring at the same time. 18) Toccata – a showy work usually for a keyboard instrument. 19) Suite – 1) a collection or group of stylized pieces of dance music 2) a collection of parts of a larger work such as a ballet or opera. 20) Concerto grosso – a multi-movement work contrasting a small instrumental group with a large (tutti) group. 21) Concerto – a multi-movement work consisting of music that contrasts a soloist with an orchestra or band 22) Tutti – with all voices or instruments performing together 23) Cadenza – a section in which the soloist plays a free paraphrase on the themes of the work 24) Chamber music – instrumental music in which each part is played by only one player, small groups, 2-9 players 25) Sonata – 1) a Baroque multi-movement work for solo instrument 2) a multi movement work for piano solo or piano and another instrument. 26) Trio sonata – a Baroque sonata written for two players on melody and the basso continuo bass line. 27) Terraced dynamics – abrupt changes in levels of loudness

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28) Claudio Monteverdi – 1567-1643 Music master St. Mark’s Venice Bridge between Renaissance and Baroque First great opera composer 29) George Friderich Handel – 1685-1759 Went to Italy in 1706 Went to England. Composed 40 Italian operas, oratorios, much instrumental music 30) Johann Sebastian Bach – 1685 - 1750 Orchestral music, Brandenburg Concertos and instrumental compositions 31) Antonio Vivaldi – 1678 - 1741 The “Red Priest” Teacher and composer at girls school Listening : Write a listening clue for each example below. Be specific, be clear, write neatly. Monteverdi – Recitative and Aria (from The Coronation of Poppea) - Man and woman singing, man sounds like woman, begging her to stay Purcell – Dido’s Lament (from Dido and Aeneas) - Remember me, woman singing alone, SOLO PIECE AND SAD AMBIENCE

Pachabel – Canon in D - Wedding song Handel – The Voice of Him (from the Messiah) - sings “The voice of him” Every Valley Shall be Exalted (from the Messiah) - sings Every Valley Shall be Exalted, a lot of hohoho Hallelujah Chorus (from the Messiah) - repeatedly says “Hallelujah” Hornpipe (from the Water Music suite) - wedding music as well Bach – Chorale (Part 7) from Cantata #140 - GLORIA SEI DIR IS SAID, VOCALS AND VIOLIN Zion Hears the Watchman Calling from Cantata #140 - VIOLIN AT FIRST, VOCALS COME IN LATER, ZION HORT DIE Toccata and Fugue in D minor - ORGAN/PIANO AND THINK OF BLUE LOBSTER Brandenburg Concert #5. 1 st movement - flute, allegro and violin too Vivaldi – (From the Four Seasons) Spring Concerto, First Movement - Violin piece, wedding song Correli: Trio Sonata in F major, Op.3, movements I, II, III - VIOLIN AND SLOW PACED