The energetic and sprightly hornpipe features Scotch snaps and is in triple meter. Correct label: The recapitulation begins with the first theme. The smooth first theme of this movement is initially played by low strings. d instruments accompanying all the voices 0:52, Which best describes the pace of the music from the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem, heard in this excerpt? After the theme is heard six times in various instrument families, a set of thirteen variations follow. We can say that the harmony in the following example is typical of the Classical period because it features: O Mater Dei, Memento mei. Identify the event that did not occur during the Classical period: The following piano sonata was composed by one of the first female virtuoso performers. Tempo and rhythm are interchangeable terms. 0:20, It is in a minor key. The first theme combines quick rhythms with longer notes and is played by strings and embellished by woodwinds. It is in a major key. The Elfkings lines in the poem are sung in a middle register in a major key. Here is a diagram showing all 4 of the textures we have looked at. 3. and true tenor. Home Flashcards music listening guides. The singer becomes an instrument with a unique ability to fuse words and musical tones. 0:52, Which of the following correctly describe the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem? Which genre is represented by this example? Which adjective describes listening to music in a fully engaged, committed manner to experience it fully? (rigoletto) homophonic The music that Verdi wrote for the orchestra in this excerpt was designed to emulate:(rigoletto) the strumming of a guitar This quartet features two male voices as well as two femacontralto le voices: a soprano and a: (rigoletto) . Where have you heard that rhythm? 4. c Marcellus 0:21, When you hear the first variation, how is the opening theme altered? Martin Luther and John Calvin believed (4:32), Which excerpt is an example of accelerando? Which characteristics below correctly describe this recitative? high range and dissonance Which of the following is a composition for the vihuela? Pavane is duple and Galliard is triple. 0:31, THE SAME MELODIC IDEA PLAYED BY DIFFERENT INSTRUMENTS, Which of the following statements are correct about the trio section of the third movement? Theme 1 (recapitulation), Theme 2 (orchestral exposition) true In this first movement from Bachs Cantata No. After the chorus repeats the opening music first sung by the soloist, the chorus continues with new music. (afternoon of a farm) (Note that the "Amen" of religious texts is considered an add-on and not part of the main text.) Theme 1 (recapitulation) final couplet 0:40 True What is the overall texture of the final couplet of Josquin's Ave Maria . Over the course of the Lied, the son becomes more and more agitated. homorhythmic. You can hear the chordal sound produced. textureFrequent changes in the density of voices Correct label: Frequent changes in the density of voices meterSlow duple Correct label: Slow duple textMass Ordinary Correct label: Mass Ordinary. blue-development yellow-rec red-exposition. Work with our consultant to learn what to alter. The overall harmony in this work is best described as How many times do you hear the rhythm of the opening four notes (short-short-short-long) in the recapitulation of the first movement? Fill each blank with the lesson word that best fits the meaning of the sentence. Which best describes the Elfkings music? Ma fin est mon commencement 0:46, Listen to the excerpt. Which correctly describe this section of music? Match the descriptive words or phrases with the different elements of music as found in Beethovens Fifth Symphony, second movement. This first movement features a quiet dynamic, use of arpeggios as accompaniment, and two melodies, one of which presents a repeated note and the other an idea in dialogue. (rigoletto) homophonic the music that verdi wrote for the orchestra in this excerpt was. What is the genre of this work? (requiem) Another name for this type of polyphony is organum. Which choice below accurately describes Hildegards Alleluia? Basso continuo; The Doctrine of Affections, The following excerpt is an example for which style of recitative? Which of the following events occurred in America during the time period known as the Renaissance? Which of the following is NOT a Baroque composer? 0:38, Which best describes this opening passage? Which best describes the opening of this piano sonata? Which best describes the relationship between the voices (the texture)? How do the altos, tenors, and basses sing the text "Steht auf!"? What best describes the second contrasting melodic idea in the first movement of Beethovens Moonlight Sonata? Where are tempo markings usually written in a music score? Which type of listening involves hearing music playing in the background while we perform other tasks? a) A client with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) tells the nurse, "Sometimes I feel so frustrated. The opening motive consists of alternative (sixths & fourths/fourths & thirds/sixths and thirds/fifths and thirds) 4. According to the text, Beethoven strongly influenced the music of Haydn. #n. It goes from 414.2 kilometers per hour (kph) to 0 kph in 2.8 seconds. 0:28, a fast pace and a loud volume performed by chorus and orchestra, Which best describes the performers in the third verse of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem, heard in this excerpt? stepping down a scale and then leaping up and down. According to the text, the Traditionalists were composers of the Romantic era who: Held reverence for the music of the masters. I hope it helps summarise the topic for you: You do not have to choose one texture to use for the whole of a piece of music you are writing. Put the following musical events in the correct order in which they occur in Act I, scene 2, of Mozarts Don Giovanni. Which best describes the overall form of this movement? Which best describes the music for the third line of Machauts song? My end is my beginning. What is the meter heard in this section of the work? d typical choir was all male. How does Hildegard highlight this text in the melody? Which best describes the form of the minuet from Mozarts Eine kleine Nachtmusik? begins on the keynote (F), then ends with a cadence on the dominant (C), begins on the keynote (C), then ends with a cadence on the dominant (G). c. harassment Categorize each of the following statements as correct or incorrect regarding the Gloria from Palestrinas Pope Marcellus Mass. Which best describes the texture of the first movement? What best describes the manner of singing during the dialogue (recitative)? One voice/part plays/sings the melody, whilst the others act as a harmonic accompaniment. d di Lasso, The harmony of the Gloria from Palestrinas Pope Marcellus Mass is best described as [player 3:02], The dynamics of this excerpt indicate that it was composed in the Romantic period because: Put the following in the correct order in which they first appear in Schuberts Elfking. What best describes the form of this movement? Which statement best describes the musical difference between an aria and a recitative? to be played. In general, operatic arias of the Romantic period, for example those by Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924), provide good examples of homophonic music. The overall structure of minuet and trio is three-part, or ternary, form (minuet-trio-minuet). Opera. _____ Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period? Most of this Gloria is in homorhythmic texture, so Palestrina often adds something new to give the music a feeling of forward motion and to prevent the same texture from sounding static. (Valkyrie) Which of the following choices is the defining characteristic of polyphony? Which best describes the relationship between the voices (the texture) in the first line of Machauts Ma fin est mon commencement (My end is my beginning)? quick pace and repetitive rhythmic pattern. homorhythmic. How does the second theme differ from the first? From which of the following pairs would you choose the most likely composer of this example? In this excerpt, the word "ain't" in the lyrics is sung to a. Mes tiers chans trois fois seulement 1:54, Which of the following correctly describe the eighth and final verse of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem? Listen to the statements of the subject and answer from the beginning of this fugue again. Gave full expression to a wide range of feelings, dreams, and the heroic human potential. What best describes the text setting of the first section of Ma fin est mon commencement (My end is my beginning)? Which of the following factors most strongly suggests that this piece is an example of secular music? VARIATION 3. According to Monteverdi, what is the difference between prima practica and seconda practica? 1:39, Which best describes the relationship between the instrumental voices in this part of the scherzo? (Arise!). A multi-movement instrumental work based on rhythms of popular dances. Which of the following statements best characterizes the "mood" of the Romantic period? Which best describes the speed of the beat at the beginning of this piece? In other words, it combines change and development with continuity. Latin Which statement best describes the dynamics in this excerpt. True The harmony of the aria is based on a chromatic ground bass that descends by half step. (:11), The following excerpt is not an example of triple meter. Market-Research - A market research for Lemon Juice and Shake. Beethovens listeners heard the same expressive tone, but they also heard something innovative and even groundbreakingquiet and slow music that wasnt what they expected for a first movement. 5:14. Who is credited with the creation of plainsong? How does this music sound different from what came before? After the fourth variation, all the instruments play a short closing section called a "coda." The sopranos enter first, singing slower rhythms than the other voices. Texture is one of the basic elements of music. True or false: Tchaikovsky made the B section of the Dance of the Reed Pipes different by changing the . texturepolyphonic Correct label: polyphonic harmonyminor Correct label: minor performing forceskeyboard Correct label: keyboard final chordmajor Correct label: major, Which of the following statements correctly describe Bachs Contrapunctus I? Bachs Mit unsrer Macht. QUESTION 4 (V, Which best describes the dynamics of this excerpt? Which instruments play at the beginning of the scherzo section in the third movement of Beethovens Symphony No. opening theme and repeat. Which of the following statements correctly describe Brittens Young Persons Guide to the Orchestra? Later in the theme, the short-short-short-long rhythmic motive from the first movement of the symphony appears in the horns. What best describes the relationship among the voices (the texture)? What is, An aircraft weighing 18785 N returns to the aircraft carrier and lands. orchestral expositionsolo expositiondevelopmentrecapitulation (with cadenza), What part of the form is this excerpt? b in London Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones? middle. In what language are the words being sung in this work? The following excerpt is an example of Renaissance a cappella choral music. [player 2:35], The following difficult piece for the violin was written by one of the few musicians of the time who could play it. The secular text and overall musical style of this example suggest that it is from a/an: How many times do you hear that rhythm in the exposition (the first section) of the first movement? :40, Which of these examples is a recitative? Byron Almen, Dorothy Payne, Stefan Kostka. The texture in the opening phrase of this work is One of the most common forms of polyphonic texture is the fugue. 7. There may be other movements, some of which may introduce soloists. 0:37. d. In the Catholic Mass, the parts that change according to the day belong to the b. acrimonious Which of the following letter schemes best describes the structure of the theme? Which of the following is the process of getting oxygen from the environment to the tissues of the body? The opening descending bass line that unifies Didos Lament is called a(n) ground bass. :52. According to legend, a child touched by the Erlking must die. The Renaissance may be described as an age in which: Individualism, humanism, and secular values started to flourish once again. Amen. This music passage is an example of: (00:16) Homophony Soil texture refers to the relative proportion of sand, silt, and clay particles in the soil. False, The sixteenth century has come to be regarded as the golden age of the ______ style. How does Palestrina vary the number of voices during this final excerpt that ends the piece? The overall texture of this excerpt is: polyphonic Which of the following best describes the meter in the Choral fantasia? (7:31), The placement of accents in the following example causes us to perceive its meter as: (:25), The following excerpt is an example of ritardando. It expresses strong emotion through extreme loud and soft dynamics, wide pitch ranges, and a variety of timbres. (V, Which best describes the texture of this excerpt? Rules and logic are less important that the free expression of human feelings. The overall dynamics of this . :47, Which statement reflects the musical features of the following music example? Musical Texture refers to how different layers of a piece of music are combined to produce the overall sound. 3:32, Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble, The following selection, sung by Historicus, comes from a well-known __________. 10 points, d the words more understandable What best describes the number of notes per syllable of text on the opening word "Alleluia" in Hildegards Alleluia, O virga mediatrix? 3:32, Contrasts between a small group of soloists and a larger ensemble, The following selection, sung by Historicus, comes from a well-known __________. What is the Mass? (player 7:19). The next theme has higher pitches than the first theme, and it is played by. Hildegard von Bingen and Guillaume de Machaut. Before Don Giovanni and Leporello make side comments to one another, Donna Elvira sings two stanza(s) of lyrics (individual paragraphs). Which of the following best describes the texture of this excerpt? How is the first theme different in the exposition excerpt than in its appearance in the recapitulation excerpt? 00:00 00:11 heterophonic polyphonic chromatic monophonic yellow-fugal texture. c Imitative texture: Imitation is a special type of polyphonic texture produced whenever a musical idea is ECHOED from "voice" to "voice". (rigoletto), This quartet features two male voices as well as two female voices: a soprano and a: (rigoletto), Which term best describes the tempo of this excerpt? When the choir enters again, they sing the same music they sang in their first section, but this time with different lyrics. A multi-movement sacred work for soloist and choir intended for a concert performance, A piece for solo instrument or a small group of instruments, A piece that contrasts a solo instrument with an ensemble. 140? Listen to the excerpt. 6. moves backward and so ends. (afternoon of a The effect of developing the texture of the piece is to build the feel of the song in a very dramatic way: I hope that this lesson on musical texture has helped you understand the topic more and also that it helps you in your composing. Which of the following important events took place during the Baroque period? The dates given in this course for the Classical period are: What common Classical period genre does this excerpt represent? (:26). [player 7:09]. If others in the the crowd join in then this is still a monophonic texture they are all singing the same tune in unison. Even though the note values change during this excerpt, what stays the same? According to the text, which of the following is NOT considered a form of program music? Correct label: d. The fourth movement of Beethovens Symphony No. In the first movement of Beethovens Moonlight Sonata, the melody is most often accompanied by arpeggiated chords. The following musical excerpt represents strophic form. (player 5:37). The vocal technique illustrated by the following example is known as::21. :21. Which melody are the sopranos singing? 4. It is for four-part chorus (SATB) and orchestra. (player 1:30). c a mixed-gender choir. [player :24], Dynamics range from extreme soft to very loud. Which best describes the seventh line of Machauts song? a (5:59), Which combination of beat and tempo is present in this excerpt? Palestrinas Pope Marcellus Mass reflects the Catholic Churchs belief that heavenly Machaut, Ma fin est mon commencement 0:42 1. 0:20, Listen to the excerpt. In the third movement of Beethovens Fifth Symphony, the short-short-short-long motive does not appear. homophonic This is a great way of bringing contrast into a piece. What best describes the texture of Hildegards Alleluia? Which best describes this closing section? (:19), Does the following excerpt move mainly by disjunct, conjunct, or repeated tones? The earliest surviving operathen called dramma per musicawas written by a member of the Florentine Camerata named: Tempo is an Italian universal musical term that refers to the speed at which a music composition is played. The text for the third section of the aria is "Remember me, remember me, but ah, forget my fate, remember me, but ah, forget my fate." Listen to the excerpt. After the modulation , the soloist plays another theme. the horse's hooves and more. According to the text, art of the Romantic period valued emotional restraint and clarity of form. 1:33. Et mon commencement ma fin. The accompaniment during the dialogue (recitative) is played by a keyboard instrument only. Which of the following composers envisioned operas as "musical dramas"a combination of all the arts? There is no break between the third and fourth movements of Beethovens Symphony No. consonant. Triple meter dances tend to have a more lively and fun quality to them, while duple meter dances tend to be more stately and serious sounding. What section of Act I, scene 2 of Mozarts Don Giovanni is this example? [player 1:55]. . Strong, dance-like rhythms performed by a combination of instruments and voices. 1. The same instrument continues into a cadenza, a short solo passage played freely. Fell free get in touch with us via phone or send us a message. The form follows that of the original chorale tune: A-A-B, which is known as bar form. There are two thematic sections, the first of which is varied extensively. d cappella, Which was the language of learning in the Middle Ages and Renaissance? the music and text are the same as second line. The great European churches and cathedrals of the Medieval period were important to the development of Western music. :40, Wide dynamic range and repetition in the melody to express deep feelings, Which statement does NOT apply to the following music example? The secular text and overall musical style of this example suggest that it is from a/an: :40. What it the texture in this excerpt. }\end{array} Correct choiceThe music and text are the same as in the first line. Which instrument is heard performing this work? 140 is best described as a chorale fantasia. Which best characterizes the range for the father's role ilow range n the song? After a brief orchestral introduction, Donna Elvira sings the first section of the aria, which has a disjunct melody with a wide range and many leaps. :47. and the continuo. The slow and melancholy triple meter expresses Didos lamentation at Aeneass departure. Bachs Contrapunctus I from The Art of Fugue is a three-voice fugue. c. c. Lesson 8 Faults, Plate Boundaries, and Earthquakes, Copy Of Magnetism Notes For Physics Academy Lab of Magnetism For 11th Grade, Chapter 02 Human Resource Strategy and Planning, Week 1 short reply - question 6 If you had to write a paper on Title IX, what would you like to know more about? My third part three times only 6. moves backward and so ends. (player 4:25), Listen to the following example. The number of beats in each measure is called the. True. Which of the following Italian tempo terms best applies to this selection? The rhythm of the recitative is free, and the rhythm of the aria is more regular. What is the contour of the melody heard in this excerpt? texture mostly homophonic Correct label: mostly homophonic meter triple Correct label: triple harmonymajor Correct label: major formvariations Correct label: variations. Modulation occurs. Do you think the new global economy has helped or hurt the United States? The music repeats these ideas at different pitch levels and in different keys. :35, Which of the following describes this example? :47. What other instruments are playing when you hear the theme in this excerpt? What is the tempo of the minuet and trio? (player :25), From a Renaissance composition having its roots in folk songs. 0:40 It is completely homorhythmic. Where have you heard that rhythm? strings and flutes clarinets, oboes, and bassoons military percussion trumpet fanfare. Musical Texture refers to how different layers of a piece of music are combined to produce the overall sound. After the orchestral exposition the soloist plays themes and then embellishes them while the orchestra accompanies. b 5. Which best describes the fourth line of Machauts song? It sounds like this: It starts off loud and fiery like the first theme. After the chorus finishes singing "Alleluia," the soloist returns to sing the verse, beginning like the opening "Alleluia" but then moving to a new melody. Where is a particularly good place to listen for a key change in a musical piece? What is the prevailing texture of this piece? The Renaissance period saw inventions and developments that: Changed the physical and intellectual landscape of Europe. Which statements are true about the fourth variation on theme 1? Which of the following is not part of the Ordinary of the Catholic Mass? 2.a instrumental accompaniment. How would you describe the change in dynamics heard during this excerpt? 0:28, What best describes the pace of the music and its volume in the first two verses from the beginning of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem? b homorhythmic What follows is a set of contrasting ideas in the first episode. I have added the shaded lines to show clearly where the different parts enter. 2. What is the meter heard in this section of the work? VARIATION 4. A rescue diver of mass 89 kg jumps from a hovering helicopter into the ocean 20 meters below. c most solemn ritual of the Catholic Church. When the opening theme repeats, it is played by woodwinds. 1:54, Which best describes the pace of the music and its volume in this excerpt from the eighth and final verse of the Dies irae from Mozarts Requiem? Early baroque music is characterized by frequent use of polyphonic texture. b strong adherence to Catholic Church traditions. Two voices sing different melodies while the third voice sings mostly on one lower pitch. It is no longer monophonic as it now has an accompaniment. This instrument, which was very popular during the Renaissance, is called a: According to the text, the Renaissance period was known as: The following example is played on an instrument that was very popular during the Renaissance. Match the selections on the left to the themes on the right. :47, Listen to this music example and answer the following question: Who would be a likely composer for this work? :25, Which of the following excerpts exhibits Baroque rhythmic characteristics? It contains instances of word-painting. soprano. :34, Which one of the following excerpts belongs to a large choral work from the classical period? Describe the dynamics at the end of this excerpt. b is a lot of polyphonic imitation. What performing ensemble do you hear in the opening of the first movement of Bachs Cantata No. I HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING QUITE LIKE IT, In this opening section, the rhythm played by the brass instruments should sound familiar to you. Which time period is generally considered the Renaissance period? contralto Melismatic singing. A few lines later, "Gratias agimus tibi" (we give you thanks) is set to five voices, giving a fuller sound. (Play :17). c Put the following musical events in the correct order in which they occur in the second movement of Beethovens Fifth Symphony. Which part of the form is this? Ma fin est mon commencement. Which best describes the relationship between the voices in this excerpt from the beginning of the fourth movement (the exposition)?