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Baroque/Final Exam - Music History I Me} wy a Matching (20 points) / (q 3 a Match each of the following questions to its corresponding answer: 1. Glenn Gould 4v _2-Thing that returns 2. Equal temperament CV “AeeProponent of English spoken drama (not music) 3. Le Nuovo Musiche AY ——_-&ystem of tuning based on half steps 4. Rococo 2 geWhere monarchs have most power 5. Ritornello 2 V — ZeSystem of tuning based on thirds 6. Meantone temperament ‘@V —_#Famous Canadian pianist 7. John Dennis VY —_g-Ornamented and elaborate style of art 8. Absolutism 2 V _ beCollection by J. $. Bach 9. Artof Fugue LY virtuoso soto passage inserted into a work 10. Cadenza LY _ Collection of monodies by Caccini Multiple Choice (20 points) —.). Circle the best answer for each of the following questions: 1. The Baroque era in music falls roughly between which of the following dates? Y a. 1550-1650 — pavhts Death 1600-1750 Ope © 1650-1800 d. 1700-1790 2. The primary objection Giovanni Maria Artusi had to Cruda Amarilli concerned its? V a. approach to rhythm LD dissonant treatment ¢. use of musical instruments . overly thick musical texture 3. All of the following features are associated with Italian recitative EXCEPT? the uid of long and short syllables set in a ratio of 2:1 b. the declamation of large quantities of text c. syllabic text setting d. the approximation of the inflections of speech 4. The chalumeau is? Vv a single-reed instrument that emerged in the late 17* century and that eventually c ee emerged in the late 17" century and that eventually = oblreedverument wt enage inet 17 cnr nd at eventually developed into the oboe | a double-reed instrument that emerged in the late 17% century and that eventually developed into the oboe d’amore 5. To which of the following does seconda prattica refer? 33 polyphony composed according to Palestrina’s rules of counterpoint : b. any texture that includes the use of basso continuo Possety aah alwor @® emphasis on music's projection of the text v A€ music based on mythological subjects |B. Who was Jean-Baptiste Lully’s principal librettist? a) Philippe Quinault 6 Ottavio Rinuccit © Jean-Antoine de Baif d. Pedro Calderén 7. Although born in Germany, Handel later became famous in which country? a. France o . ©) England Or aon © Italy d. Austria 8. The "24 violins of the King” referred to the court orchestra of which monarch wl during the Baroque? ‘ho ruled a. Lodovico Grossi da Viadana (BD Louis XIV © George III d. Frederick Augustus I 9, Which dance movement most likely would appear la @ Tigre V Allemande| ©. Sarabande 3 d. Courante 2. in a Baroque dance suite? 10. What is a tiérce de Picardie (Picardy third)? a. a minor third at the beginning of a work in a major mode b. a minor third at the end of a work in a major mode ‘a major third at the beginning of a work in a minor mode a major third at the end of a work in a minor mode Short Answer (10 points) 1. A new genre in the Baroque period, the Concerto ~ as ____was at first very loosely defined as a composition for an instrument or instruments. R Uialian composer__ Antone _ywaldi is considered one of the greatest concerto composers in the history of western music, J. S. Bach’s collection of 24 preludes and fugues that advocated for the use of equal temperament was called the Weil -_T _temprsd Clavier Fobepe by One of the first compilers of keyboard suites was an German composer who studied im Rome named Fro aerger (just last name is an acceptable answer). Score Analysis and Listening (30 points) ~ ( Score No. 1 - Heinrich Schiitz - O quam tu pulchra es D LL In what language is the text and what is the subject matter? Is it sacred or secular (Use language as indicator?) The langvajze- is in Tilion on ona PLY Seculor prece +S whovt frow heart ti! his love I'S Vv (Bywoatis ihe genre? Vode ©~titz writes a line for the 1* violin and then the 2" violin immediately echoes shis iciea. What is the name of this technique? (multiple answers acceptable) Age) Conon stat 4, Can you identify two other examples of this technique (indicate measure numbers)? 13 whi, 5) 5. The second line of the text is somewhat sequential: “my love, my dove, my beautiful one, my undefiled.” It is matched appropriately by sequential music in the Baritone voice. Can you identify another example of text painting in this piece? Explain your reasoning. when it Sags “Thy nue 2 os PR shee of [avin tere oe Peat teas on 1 Mage so shee whh cord fesP ymioficg op tall. Score No. 2- Work by J. S. Bach 1. Whatis the genre of this work? Fogne and Vivato 2. Explain how you came up with the previous answer. The Pegionies section af fhe piece thins in on ntidoe folon md fen vorwd upon [ive 3. The opening three bar theme is called what? Ssuyet D& This opening theme features how many different pitch classes (pitch class will be explained during exam)? 7 pita ses 6. On beat three of measure 9, Bach uses a tritone sonority. Can you identify two other example of strong beats with dissonances (identify measure numbers)? ll 56 Essay: (20 points) ( k Write 2-4 paragraphs on ONE of the following topics: CD Compare and contrast the major musical stylistic traits of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Relate your discussion to matters of text setting, texture, rhythm, melody, harmony, musical form, and instrumentation Discuss the goals of the Florentine Camerata, influences on thei musical and dramatic philosophies, key personalities involved in the group, and the types of works they produced. Be sure to reference specific musical examples 3. Discuss the significance, lives, and musical outputs of female composers in the Baroque era, Be sure to use specific musical examples 4, Discuss the importance of Bach’s Goldberg Variations as an encyclopedic work and describe the musical techniques Bach employs in this work 5. Describe four genres of keyboard works common in the Baroque e: Further, describe some musical techniques employed in specitie pieces and provide examp! BONUS! (1 point per blank) 2. / JC Whats the name of the largest organ in the world and where is it located? Name: Where: 2 Gung _ 2. Which famous monarch famously said, “Iam the state?” / 1 hug lov sTT ot Frome 3. 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