Question 1

Briefly describe the role,purpose,and lives of castrati.

Accepted Answer

Castrati were male singers who were cast

Question 2

What are the textures of the Hallelujah Chorus?

Accepted Answer

A)  monophony and homophony 
B)  monophony, homophony, and polyphony 
C)  homophony and polyphony 
D)  polyphony and monophony 
A)  monophony and homophony 
B)  monophony, homophony, and polyphony 
C)  homophony and polyphony 
D)  polyphony and monophony

Question 3

The performing forces in the Hallelujah Chorus consist of:

Accepted Answer

A)  chorus and continuo. 
B)  chorus, festive Baroque orchestra, and female soloist. 
C)  chorus, continuo, and trumpet. 
D)  chorus and festive Baroque orchestra. 
A)  chorus and continuo. 
B)  chorus, festive Baroque orchestra, and female soloist. 
C)  chorus, continuo, and trumpet. 
D)  chorus and festive Baroque orchestra.

Question 4

Is the plot of Julius Caesar accurate according to the historical account? Explain why or why not.

Accepted Answer

The plot of Julius Caesar, as depicted i

Question 5

Describe the spectacular elements of Baroque opera.

Accepted Answer

Baroque opera is known for its spectacul

Question 6

A recitative with full orchestral accompaniment is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  accompanied recitative. 
B)  secco recitative. 
C)  arioso recitative. 
D)  da capo recitative. 
A)  accompanied recitative. 
B)  secco recitative. 
C)  arioso recitative. 
D)  da capo recitative.

Question 7

It is customary for audiences to ________ during a performance of the Hallelujah Chorus.

Accepted Answer

A)  sing 
B)  clap 
C)  stand 
D)  sit 
A)  sing 
B)  clap 
C)  stand 
D)  sit

Question 8

Compare and contrast secco recitative and accompanied recitative.

Accepted Answer

Secco recitative and accompanied recitat

Question 9

The standard form for the Baroque Italian opera aria is ________ form.

Accepted Answer

A)  song 
B)  ritornello 
C)  binary 
D)  da capo 
A)  song 
B)  ritornello 
C)  binary 
D)  da capo

Question 10

Distinguish between oratorio and church cantata.

Accepted Answer

Oratorio and church cantata are both for

Question 11

The singing style characterized by fast runs and scales,a large pitch range,cadenzas,and virtuosic displays of all sorts is:

Accepted Answer

A)  oratorio. 
B)  da capo. 
C)  arioso. 
D)  coloratura. 
A)  oratorio. 
B)  da capo. 
C)  arioso. 
D)  coloratura.

Question 12

The performing forces in "La giustizia" are:

Accepted Answer

A)  one vocal soloist, strings, and trumpet. 
B)  one vocal soloist, strings, and continuo. 
C)  two vocal soloists, strings, flutes, and continuo. 
D)  three vocal soloists, strings, flutes, trumpets, and continuo. 
A)  one vocal soloist, strings, and trumpet. 
B)  one vocal soloist, strings, and continuo. 
C)  two vocal soloists, strings, flutes, and continuo. 
D)  three vocal soloists, strings, flutes, trumpets, and continuo.

Question 13

What characteristic does each of the sung portions of "Christ lag in Todesbanden" share?

Accepted Answer

A)  a gapped chorale tune 
B)  homophonic texture 
C)  monophonic texture 
D)  the ending word, "Hallelujah" 
A)  a gapped chorale tune 
B)  homophonic texture 
C)  monophonic texture 
D)  the ending word, "Hallelujah"

Question 14

What is the message to the shepherds in "There were shepherds"?

Accepted Answer

A)  the birth of the Christ Child 
B)  the resurrection of Christ 
C)  the conception of the Christ Child 
D)  God's eternal reign 
A)  the birth of the Christ Child 
B)  the resurrection of Christ 
C)  the conception of the Christ Child 
D)  God's eternal reign

Question 15

The technique of declaiming words musically in a heightened,theatrical manner is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  word painting. 
B)  vocabulary of the emotions. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  aria. 
A)  word painting. 
B)  vocabulary of the emotions. 
C)  recitative. 
D)  aria.

Question 16

The application of "vocabulary of the emotions" occurs most easily in:

Accepted Answer

A)  chamber music. 
B)  vocal music. 
C)  solo sonatas. 
D)  orchestral music. 
A)  chamber music. 
B)  vocal music. 
C)  solo sonatas. 
D)  orchestral music.

Question 17

Opera seria is a style of Baroque opera that originated in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Italy. 
B)  France. 
C)  England. 
D)  Germany. 
A)  Italy. 
B)  France. 
C)  England. 
D)  Germany.

Question 18

The recitative "There were shepherds" is part of a larger work called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Julius Caesar. 
B)  Christmas Oratorio. 
C)  Messiah. 
D)  Dido and Aeneas. 
A)  Julius Caesar. 
B)  Christmas Oratorio. 
C)  Messiah. 
D)  Dido and Aeneas.

Question 19

The performing forces in the recitative "There were shepherds" are:

Accepted Answer

A)  one vocal soloist and continuo. 
B)  two vocal soloists, strings, and continuo. 
C)  one vocal soloist, strings, and continuo. 
D)  two vocal soloists, flutes, oboes, trumpets, strings, and continuo. 
A)  one vocal soloist and continuo. 
B)  two vocal soloists, strings, and continuo. 
C)  one vocal soloist, strings, and continuo. 
D)  two vocal soloists, flutes, oboes, trumpets, strings, and continuo.

Exam 11: Baroque Vocal Music

Briefly describe the role,purpose,and lives of castrati.

What are the textures of the Hallelujah Chorus?

The performing forces in the Hallelujah Chorus consist of:

Is the plot of Julius Caesar accurate according to the historical account? Explain why or why not.

Describe the spectacular elements of Baroque opera.

A recitative with full orchestral accompaniment is called:

It is customary for audiences to ________ during a performance of the Hallelujah Chorus.

Compare and contrast secco recitative and accompanied recitative.

The standard form for the Baroque Italian opera aria is ________ form.

Distinguish between oratorio and church cantata.

The singing style characterized by fast runs and scales,a large pitch range,cadenzas,and virtuosic displays of all sorts is:

The performing forces in "La giustizia" are:

What characteristic does each of the sung portions of "Christ lag in Todesbanden" share?

What is the message to the shepherds in "There were shepherds"?

The technique of declaiming words musically in a heightened,theatrical manner is called:

The application of "vocabulary of the emotions" occurs most easily in:

Opera seria is a style of Baroque opera that originated in:

The recitative "There were shepherds" is part of a larger work called:

The performing forces in the recitative "There were shepherds" are:

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