Composer
Which composer was known for popularizing the Baroque Suite?
J.S. Bach
This genre is a large orchestral work consisting of 3 movements (fast-slow-fast) & includes a "ritornello".
Baroque Concerto
4 main components:
- Orchestral Overture
- Recitatives
- Arias
- Ensembles / Choruses
The opera based on the story of Orpheus & Eurydice
"L'Orfeo"- Monteverdi
What makes a "subject" different from an "answer" in a fugue?
The "subject" is the theme written on the tonic while the "answer" is the theme written on the dominant (V)
Who was the court composer for the Duke of Mantua?
Claudio Monteverdi
This genre consists of sacred / religious content and is performed WITHOUT drama, characters, costumes, etc.
The written texts of an opera is called-
Libretto
Written for King George I and his lavish nautical party
Water Music- Handel
This composer taught at an orphanage for girls
Vivaldi
Which composer wrote, directed, and produced [some] of his own operas?
G.F. Handel
This genre originated from the 1300s, has 4 main movements (extras added later), and was initially written for "dance" entertainment
Baroque Suite
2 types:
Opera "buffa"
Opera "seria"
Widely considered the most famous oratorio ever written
Messiah- Handel
Give 1 reason why oratorios were preferred over operas
- Less expensive
- Oratorios heavily encouraged by Church
- Oratorios seen as a "moral alternative" to opera, providing lessons intended for spiritual growth
Which composer is also known as the "Red Priest"?
Antonio Vivaldi
This genre is centered around "secular" themes including mythology, ancient history, politics, etc. and includes theatrics, characters, and scenery.
Opera
What all does Italian Opera combine?
acting, singing, costuming, scenery, orchestra, poetry / storylines
A set of 4 violin concertos; musical interpretations of "word-painting" & imagery
French Horn
Which composer is known as the "Father of the Concerto"?
Antonio Vivaldi
This genre has 5 main components, is based on "imitation", and is "contrapuntal"
Fugue
What is the difference between a "solo aria" and a "recitative"?
Solo aria= singing, melodic, rhythm & contour
Recitative= "speech-like", free of meter & harmony
Large-scale work written for 2 natural trumpets and orchestra
Concerto for 2 Trumpets- Vivaldi
- Christmas
- Easter
- Redemption of the world through faith