Music__Music For a While

Question 1

What are the ornamentation techniques used in MFAW - Melody?

Answer 1

Mordents, grace notes, appoggiaturas

Question 2

What is word painting in MFAW - Melody?

Answer 2

A technique where the music reflects the literal meaning of the lyrics.

Question 3

What is the melodic style in MFAW - Melody?

Answer 3

Mainly conjunct

Question 4

What is an example of melismatic singing in MFAW - Melody?

Answer 4

“eteeerrrrererrrrnal”

Question 5

What is the rhythmic structure in MFAW - Rhythm/time/tempo?

Answer 5

Steady quarter note bass, dotted notes, 32nd notes

Question 6

What is the structure of MFAW?

Answer 6

Ground bass, Ternary (ABA)

Question 7

What are the tonalities used in MFAW?

Answer 7

Am, Em (dominant), C (relative major, b section), A

Question 8

What is the texture in MFAW?

Answer 8

MDH

Question 9

What are the harmony characteristics in MFAW?

Answer 9

Dissonance, perfect cadence, suspensions

Question 10

What are the performing forces in MFAW?

Answer 10

Soprano voice, harpsichord, bass viol, Ground bass