Sacred Music Basics
This is the musical setting of the Catholic worship service.
What is a Mass?
This composer wrote the Requiem and died at age 35.
Who is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Mozart’s Requiem uses these four vocal solo parts.
What are soprano, alto, tenor, and bass?
“Dies Irae” translates to this phrase in English.
What is Day of Wrath?
This instrument introduces “Tuba Mirum.”
What is a trombone?
This type of Mass is written specifically for the dead.
What is a Requiem Mass?
Mozart was commissioned to write his Requiem in this mysterious way.
What is an anonymous commission?
The chorus in the Requiem is written in this four-part format.
What is SATB?
The text of Dies Irae comes from this century’s Latin poem.
What is the 13th century?
This vocal soloist enters first in “Tuba Mirum.”
What is the bass soloist?
This sacred dramatic work is based on a biblical story and was originally performed in churches.
What is an Oratorio?
Rumors claimed Mozart died from this cause, though it was likely false.
What is poisoning?
These two low woodwind instruments are featured in the orchestra.
What are basset horns and bassoons?
This movement depicts this dramatic event.
What is Judgment Day?
Compared to Dies Irae, this movement has a more ______ mood.
What is lyrical and reflective?
By the 19th century, sacred music performances moved from churches to this type of venue.
What is a concert hall?
After Mozart’s death, this composer completed the unfinished Requiem.
Who is Franz Xaver Süssmayr?
Mozart uses extended low wind and brass timbres to create this overall effect.
What is a dark, dramatic tone color?
The music features these characteristics.
What are rapid rhythms and dramatic accents?
“Rex Tremendae” features these rhythmic characteristics.
What are dotted rhythms and syncopation?
Sacred music in the Classical era blended devotion with this expressive element.
What is dramatic expression?
One myth suggested Mozart believed he was composing music for this event.
What is his own funeral?
Sacred music in this era used large-scale choral and orchestral forces.
What is the Classical Era?
The choir delivers the text in this powerful style.
What is strong choral declamation?
How much point you get for this question?
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