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A song cycle is

a group of songs connected to each other by a common idea, emotion, or story.

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.

Which of the following is the opposite of aria
  • Recitative
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.

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

True

What type of opera involves rustic characters and a melodramatic plot

Verismo is a type of opera that involves rustic characters and a melodramatic plot.

Composers was supported by Prince Esterhazy

Franz Josef Haydn is most closely associated with Prince Esterhazy.

What kind of concerto is a type of concerto for a group of soloists rather than just one

grosso

Which of the following distinguished music from the classical era

Tonic-dominant harmony

We know that Beethoven was in despair about his inability to because of The Heiligenstadt Testament.

despair

A grosso has a group of soloists rather than just one what

concerto (apex)

which of the following works did haydn write

the surprise symphony (apex)

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