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Oratorio Flashcards

1
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What composer does “often used a monothematic exposition in his sonata-form movements” refer to?

A

Franz Joseph Haydn

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What technique is employed before the entrance of the vocal in “in splendor bright”?

  1. sequential imitation.
  2. orchestral crescendo.
  3. syncopation
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  1. orchestral crescendo
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What composer does “contributed to the development of sonata form; some symphonies include dramatic, slow introductions” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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4
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Who wrote the oratorios: The Seven Last Words of Christ, The Creation, and The Seasons

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Haydn

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What composer does “sometimes referred to as the “father of the Classical symphony” due to his significant contributions to the early development of the genre” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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Which one was NOT one of Haydn’s notable genres?

  1. symphony
  2. concerto
  3. chamber music
  4. piano sonata and variations
  5. Kyrie-Gloria pairs
  6. opera
  7. oratorio
  8. sacred vocal works
  9. novelties
  10. madrigals
A
  1. Kyrie-gloria pairs

10. madrigals

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What composer does “considered the “father of the string quartet,” he developed this new chamber music genre to the point of pre-romantic expression” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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What kind of recitative is employed? (in splendor bright)

  1. recitativo secco.
  2. recitativo accompagnato.
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  1. recitativo accompagnato
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Who sings the recitative? (AND GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT)

A

Uriel- tenor

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Who sings “in splendor bright”?

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Uriel- tenor

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What composer does “embraced the grace and elegance of the early Classical style but also the dramatic contrasts of Sturm und Drang” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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Is AND GOD SAID: LET THERE BE LIGHT a recitativo secco or a recitativo accompagnato?

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recitativo secco

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What composer does “influenced by folk music, as evidenced in his use of rustic melodies, pizzicato strings (suggesting a guitar), and pedal points (suggesting bagpipes)” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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What composer does “a humorous or whimsical nature is revealed in many of his works, for example, Symphony No. 45 (“Farewell”) and Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”)” refer to?

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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15
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are oratorios usually sacred or secular?

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sacred

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What composer does “dramatic elements included sudden accents and bold changes of chords or keys (for example, his use of a loud C major chord in The Creation to depict the word “light”)” refer to?

A

Franz Joseph Haydn

17
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What term does “consists of recitatives, arias, ensembles, and choruses” refer to?

A

oratorio

18
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What composer does “although traditional in many respects, he was fond of experimentation, particularly concerning formal structure” refer to?

A

Franz Joseph Haydn

19
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What term does “a large-scale work for soloists, chorus, and orchestra” refer to?

A

oratorio

20
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What term does “performed in a concert setting without scenery, costumes, or acting” refer to?

A

oratorio

21
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What term does “serious subject matter, generally based on biblical texts in the Baroque and Classical eras” refer to?

A

oratorio

22
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Do classical Oratorios employ basso continuo?

A

yes

23
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After the trio, the chorus returns to its opening melody. What is different compared to the initial presentation? (THE HEAVENS ARE TELLING THE GLORY OF GOD)

A

The material is treated contrapuntally with imitation among the voices

24
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What composer does “used vivid word painting in masses and oratorios (Classical)” refer to?

A

Franz Joseph Haydn

25
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How many parts is the complete work “The Creation”?

A

four

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