Cards in this guide (18)
What is organum
A: A style of early polyphony.
What is and example for a libretto opera
The 'libretto' is the words or story of the opera.
Music is characterized by its repetitive rhythms and gradual changes in harmony
What composers considered himself outside the bounds of the patronage system
Beethoven considered himself outside the bounds of the patronage
system.
The opposite of recitative is
Which two eighteenth century pieces are meant as light entertainment
Serenade and divertimento
The end of the baroque era occurred during the
Which of the following was NOT a popular music activity in the eighteenth century home
Minimalist composers use repeating and harmonies that change gradually
Minimalist composers use repeating rhythms and harmonies that
change gradually.
A singspiel is closest in format to which of the following
Best describes opera seria
The founders of opera were called
Which of the following is characteristic of the Baroque style A Polytonality B Polyrhythm C Unresolved dissonance D Ornamentation
Composers was supported by Prince Esterhazy
Franz Josef Haydn is most closely associated with Prince
Esterhazy.
Verismo is a kind of
Opera? There is a genre of opera called verismo, but all the
word means is realism.
Opera history began
With the meetings of Florentine Camerata
Which following describes verismo
It is a style of 19th century opera with rustic characters and a melodramtic plot.