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Antonio Vivaldi Flashcards

1
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Born and died

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1678-1741

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2
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He was known for…

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Italian violinist, conductor and composer

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3
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As a catholic priest he was known as?

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The red haired priest

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4
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He regarded himself primarily as?

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A composer of opera

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5
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Famous for?

A

Idiomatic writing for strings

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6
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Vivaldi was know for

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Leader in ritornello form
Developed idiomatic writing for strings
Incorporated programmatic writing

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7
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Vivaldi wrote how many concertos?

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Over 400

Mostly for violin

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8
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Vivaldi wrote how many operas?

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Over 40 including Orlando Furioso and Griselda

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9
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He wrote many sacred works including…

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Juditha Triumphans and Gloria

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10
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Vivaldi served for _____ years as a ________ and ___________. In ______________. For what purpose?

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40 years
Violin master and choirmaster
Venice, Italy
For disadvantaged girls offering great musical training

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11
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La Primavera from Le Quattro Stagioni meaning?

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Spring from The Four Seasons op. 8 no. 1

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12
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Spring is a ____ concerto

A

Violin

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13
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When was The Four Seasons written?

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1725

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14
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Performing instruments in The Four Seasons

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Solo violin
Strings
Continuo

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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key of the 1st movement?

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E major

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16
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the movement?

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Allegro

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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 1st movement?

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C

18
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the form of the 1st movement?

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Ritornello form

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Spring by Vivaldi

What are some poetic images of the 1st movement?

A

Spring has arrived
The birds celebrate with festive song
Streams with gentle breeze blowing
Storm clouds come with thunder and lightening

20
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key of the 2nd movement?

A

C sharp minor

21
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the 2nd movement?

A

Largo

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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 2nd movement?

A

3/4

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Spring by Vivaldi

What are the poetic theme in the second movement?

A

The goat herder sleeps in a flowery meadow with his faithful dog barking beside him.
The leaves rustle gently

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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the key in the 3rd movement?

A

E major

25
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the tempo of the 3rd movement?

A

Allegro

26
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Spring by Vivaldi

What is the time signature of the 3rd movement?

A

12/8

27
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Spring by Vivaldi

What form is the 3rd movement written in?

A

Ritornello form

28
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Spring by Vivaldi

What poetic themes do we see in the 3rd movement?

A

Nymphs and shepherds dance to festival sounds of bagpipes as they welcome spring.

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