Quiz 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
Cantata
a work for voices and orchestra, typically religious
Cantata in a Lutheran liturgy
before the sermon, like a musical sermon
Chorale
a Lutheran hymn
Bar form (AAB)
the typical form of a Lutheran chorale
Chorale Cantata
a cantata built around a single chorale
Four Formal Schemes in the Opening Movement of Wachet Auf
- Ritornello (ensemble-solo alternations with modulations)
- Cantus Firmus (chorale in slow notes in soprano)
- Points of Imitation (alto, tenor, and bass take turns stating a motive under the cantus firmus)
- Bar Form (AAB form of the chorale)
Coloratura
ornamental melismas to show off the voice
Castrato
a male singer with a female voice, a hero in opera seria
De Capo Aria
the standard form in opera seria, ABA
Oratorio
a (usually) sacred work written for orchestra, chorus, and soloists
Enlightenment
an 18th century movement that aimed to extend science and reason to every aspect of human life and culture
Characteristics of the Galant Style (know at least 2)
Homophony, pleasure, periodicity (balanced phrases), tonal drama between I and V
Minuet
the most noble dance of the 18th century in triple meter
Binary Form
two halves, first half modulates from I to V, second half stays in I
Sonata Form
expanded binary form in 2 key areas
1. Exposition - first them in I, second in V
2. Development - free section, develops ideas from exposition
3. Recapitulation - a repeat of the exposition, except both themes stay in I
String Quartet
a work for two violins, viola and cello, with same order of movement as a symphony
Sonata
a work for solo instrument with three or four movements
Rondo
form with a returning theme and contrasting episodes (ABACA)
Double Exposition
Mozart’s concertos have an orchestral exposition and a solo exposition
Tonal Role of The Soloist in a Concerto
modulates to a new key area
Dramatic Role of Recitative and Aria
advance the plot and express emotions
