Exam 2: global styles and identity Flashcards
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A cappella
choral music without instrumental accompaniment.
Fixed form
very specific structure in music that consist of 7 syllables and ornamentation.
Binary form
Has two parts (AB) and is based on a statement and a departure, without a return to the opening section.
Ternary form
has three parts (ABA) and extends the idea of statement and departure by bringing back the first section.
Rondo form
has 5 parts (ABACA) and the main theme returns.
What are the 4 movements in the baroque era suite?
Allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue
what are some characteristics of allemande dance?
it is a german dance in a 4 pulse and in moderate speed.
What are some characteristics of courante dance?
it is a french dance in a 3 pulse and it has a quick tempo.
What are some characteristics of sarabande dance?
it is a dance from Spain, in a 3 pulse, and has a slow tempo.
what are some characteristics of gigue dance?
it is an Irish dance from England in a 6/8 , has a triplet feel, and it has a fast tempo.
chamber music
a small ensemble of musicians
quartet
a group of 4 musicians
trio
a group of 3 musicians
quintet
a group of 5 musicians
concerto
1 solo instrument accompanied by a large orchestra
virtuoso
highly skilled soloist who showcases his/her talents in a concerto
symphony
orchestras performs this large work divided into smaller sections (movements)
movement
smaller section of a larger work (symphony)
what are the 4 movements of symphony and tempo?
allegro (fast), adagio or largo (slow), minuet or moderato (dance in a 3 meter), presto (fastest)
opera
fully staged with singing, make-up, costumes, acting, dancing, set, lights, no speaking, mostly singing, text in various languages, and takes place in theatre.
oratorio
not staged, no dancing, just standing and singing, no speaking, mostly singing, religious text and about religious events, and can take place in a church.
What are some characteristics of polonaise dance?
It is a Poland national dance, it is a peasant dance, it’s in a 3 meter/time signature, an it has an accent on beats 2 or 3.
what are some characteristics of mazurka dance?
it is a Poland national dance, it is popular in Europe and classical ballets, it is in a 3 meter/time signature, and it has an accent on beat 2 or 3.
What are some characteristics of waltz dance?
it started as a folk dance, it’s a universal dance from the 18th century, it was considered controversial due to closed embrace, it is considered today as a traditional “ballroom” dance, it is in a graceful style (dolce, grazioso) it is in a 3 meter/time signature, and it has an accent on beat 1.
