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What is a libretto

The text to an opera.

What is organum

A: A style of early polyphony.

What is a serenade

A serenade is a romantic song intended to woo or gain the approval of a potential lover. It's a kind of musical pick-up line. The word can refer to any song or piece of music that has the characteristics of such a song

Why was the basso continuo important in the Baroque era

The basso continuo was important to the Baroque era because it accompanied the melody line while filling in the harmony.

Because Beethoven wrote highly dramatic and emotional music he is considered

Beethoven is considered a composer of the "Romantic" era.

Correctly speaking, Beethoven provided the transition from Classical to Romantic. His earlier music was less complex, and melodic in the traditional Classical style, whilst later compositions were more emotional and intense.

He might also be considered a "bridge" composer to the Romantic era.

Three movements is a typical formal structure for a Baroque

Concerto

Which of the following best describes opera buffa

18th century comic opera.

Tyler - Cheater

The head musician in an eighteenth century court was called a Kapellmeister

True

How was The Doctrine of the Affections best described as
  • Doctrine of the Affections
What is music called when it's not specifically related to the church religion or spirtuality

This is called secular music.

Which instrument did Andrea Amati invent

violin

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