Medieval/Renaissance
This was the most important secular genre in the renaissance era.
What is the madrigal.
The name of the person who writes the script of the opera.
Who is a librettist.
The American Declaration of Independence reflects the intellectual climate of this historical era.
What is the Classical era/enlightenment?
Vocal music often employs this device which links the words with the music through creative use of meaning.
What is word painting.
He wrote the opera Dido and Aeneas.
Who is Henry Purcell.
The rise of public performances allowed this type of composer to thrive if their works were well-received.
What is a freelance composer/freelancer.
He wrote Il bianco e dolce cigno (The White and Sweet Swan), an Italian madrigal.
Who is Jacques Arcadelt.
In Dido and Aeneas, this character sings a lament in Act III and subsequently dies of a broken heart.
Who is Dido.
This composer lived from 1732-1809 and died at the ripe age of 77.
Who is Haydn.
This is the portion of the Mass that remains the same in every celebration.
What is the ordinary?
In Dido and Aeneas, this character must leave his lover to be the founder of Rome.
Who is Aeneas.
This composer lived from 1756 to 1791, but in his 35 years was able to write many masterful pieces.
Who is Mozart.
This is the portion of the Mass that changes from day to day, depending on the feast celebrated.
What is the proper?
In the Lutheran church, they sang these weekly, and later expanded upon them to create cantatas.
What are hymns/chorales.
This composer worked for the Esterhazy family at their palace for nearly 30 years under the patronage system.
Who is Haydn.