Music History Flashcards
1
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A chorus from Messiah
A
Hallelujah Chorus
2
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Who wrote the Messiah?
A
George Frideric Handel
3
Q
what is an oratorio?
A
- a large scale choral work
- usually sacred and based on a biblical story
- components include an overture, recitatives, arias, and choruses
- performed in a concert setting, without costumes, staging, or scenery
4
Q
what is a chorus?
A
- a vocal composition, often included in oratorios and other large-scale choral works
- often written for SATB
5
Q
soprano
A
a female voice, high in register
6
Q
alto
A
a female voice, low in register
7
Q
tenor
A
a male voice, high is register
8
Q
bass
A
a male voice, low in register
9
Q
Genre (Hallelujah Chorus)
A
chorus from an oratorio
10
Q
Performing forces (Hallelujah Chorus)
A
SATB chorus accompanied by orchestra
11
Q
Text source (Hallelujah Chorus)
A
drawn from the New Testament of the Bible
12
Q
word painting
A
a device often used to depict the meaning of the text in vocal music
13
Q
Who wrote the Magic Flute?
A
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
14
Q
what is an opera?
A
- a play set to music
- performing forces: soloists, chorus, orchestra
- scenery, costumes, and lighting are combined with the music to tell story
15
Q
what is an aria?
A
- solo song in an opera or oratorio
- allows character to express his or her feelings and emotions
