Deck 10: Baroque Instrumental Music

Question 1

This performance of Bach's Fugue in C Major is played:

A) on a pipe organ.
B) on a harpsichord.
C) by a string orchestra.
D) on a piano.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In the recording of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,the continuo chords are played by a(n):

A) cello.
B) bassoon.
C) violin.
D) archlute.

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which instrument(s)plays/play the cadenza in the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5?

A) flute
B) harpsichord
C) orchestra
D) violin

Answer 3

B

Question 4

From which country and style period is the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza?

A) England; Classical
B) Germany; Baroque
C) Germany; Renaissance
D) Italy; Baroque

Question 5

The opening ritornello of the first movement of Spring consists of:

A) two phrases that are each stated loudly and repeated more quietly.
B) four different phrases.
C) one phrase repeated three times.
D) two phrases that are not repeated.

Question 6

Which do you hear in the first movement of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza?

A) contrast between ritornello and solo passages
B) variation on a melody above a ground bass
C) subjects and countersubjects
D) A B A¢ form

Question 7

Which best describes the second movement of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza?

A) It is vigorous and brilliant.
B) It is slow and gentle.
C) It starts slow, becomes fast, and ends slow.
D) It is in a medium dance tempo.

Question 8

The main melody of the second movement of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,is:

A) in the bass.
B) in the solo violin line.
C) in the upper part of the orchestra.
D) passed back and forth between the solo and the orchestra.

Question 9

What is the form of the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5?

A) passacaglia
B) fugue
C) dance suite
D) ritornello

Question 10

In the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5,the mode is:

A) major throughout.
B) minor throughout.
C) mostly major with a couple of minor spots.
D) mostly minor with a couple of major spots.

Question 11

The meter of the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5 is:

A) duple.
B) triple.
C) compound duple.
D) compound triple.

Question 12

The composer of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,is:

A) Johann Sebastian Bach.
B) Henry Purcell.
C) Antonio Vivaldi.
D) Antonio Stradivarius.

Question 13

In Bach's Fugue in C Major,the voices in the exposition of the subject proceed from:

A) bass to tenor, then alto to soprano.
B) tenor to alto, then bass to soprano.
C) alto to soprano, then tenor, then bass.
D) soprano to tenor, then alto, then bass.

Question 14

The Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,was composed between:

A) 1600 and 1650.
B) 1650 and 1700.
C) 1700 and 1750.
D) 1750 and 1800.

Question 15

The form of the second movement of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,is:

A) fugue.
B) variation.
C) ritornello.
D) A B A.

Question 16

The opening melody of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5:

A) becomes more and more complicated as it goes along.
B) is brief and starkly simple.
C) is in a more difficult meter than the rest of the movement.
D) is slow and somber.

Question 17

The instruments heard in the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5 are:

A) oboe, organ, and string orchestra.
B) trumpet, flute, harpsichord, and string orchestra.
C) flute, violin, harpsichord, and string orchestra.
D) violin, harpsichord, and string orchestra.

Question 18

The form of the first movement of Spring is:

A) fugue.
B) variation.
C) ritornello.
D) A B A.

Question 19

In Bach's Fugue in C Major,later entries of the fugue subject:

A) are interwoven with a countersubject.
B) are in stretto.
C) were composed as an inversion.
D) are twice as fast as the original exposition.

Question 20

Which instrument(s)is/are featured in the quiet,central solo section of the first movement of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5?

A) flute and violin
B) harpsichord
C) flute and harpsichord
D) violin and harpsichord

Question 21

The term concerto comes from the Latin word concertare,which indicates in the concerto a:

A) blending of orchestral sounds to avoid contrast.
B) contest between a soloist and a keyboard instrument.
C) contest between a soloist and the orchestra.
D) contest between two or more choirs.

Question 22

The poetry associated with Vivaldi's Spring,describes:

A) a springtime picnic.
B) singing birds, murmuring streams, and a sudden thunderstorm.
C) a boating party.
D) an outdoor festival.

Question 23

In music,another word for work is:

A) aria.
B) opus.
C) continuo.
D) ritornello.

Question 24

Vivaldi's Spring,is part of a set of concertos called:

A) The Four Seasons.
B) A Year in Italy.
C) the Brandenburg Concertos.
D) The Well-Tempered Clavier.

Question 25

A form in which a single melodic unit is repeated with successive changes to arouse the listener's interest is called:

A) ritornello form.
B) a fugal device.
C) variation form.
D) imitative polyphony.

Question 26

Instrumental music that tries to convey a story,action,or events is called:

A) opera.
B) story music.
C) program music.
D) a fugue.

Question 27

The Venetian composer Antonio Vivaldi is especially remembered for his:

A) symphonies.
B) sonatas.
C) concertos.
D) suites.

Question 28

The form of the minuet from the Royal Fireworks Music can be diagrammed (unabbreviated)as:

A) A B A.
B) a a b b.
C) a b.
D) A B C.

Question 29

A ________ beginning and ________ cadence are typical of the opening ritornello of the first movement of a Baroque concerto.

A) quiet; a strong final
B) strong; a strong final
C) quiet; a quiet
D) strong; no

Question 30

In Bach's Gigue from Cello Suite No.2 in D Minor:

A) an a section is in duple meter, and a b section is in triple meter.
B) an a section is unaccompanied, and a b section is accompanied by the continuo.
C) an a section is repeated, and a b section is repeated.
D) an a section opens with a fugue, and a b section is somber.

Question 31

How many Brandenburg Concertos did Bach write?

A) eight
B) seven
C) six
D) five

Question 32

In Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5,the harpsichord player:

A) plays solos only.
B) plays continuo.
C) plays both solos and continuo.
D) does not have any part at all.

Question 33

Ritornello form is based on:

A) constant variation of a ground bass.
B) the periodic return of a central musical theme by the orchestra.
C) the alternation of various dance movements.
D) persistent imitation of a single subject.

Question 34

Which composer copied many pages of Vivaldi's concertos in learning how to write in this genre?

A) Henry Purcell
B) Arcangelo Corelli
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) George Frideric Handel

Question 35

In a concerto grosso,the initial orchestral melody that returns from time to time is called the:

A) subject.
B) episode.
C) countersubject.
D) ritornello.

Question 36

The five ritornello sections in the first movement of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza,are:

A) all different in some way.
B) all the same.
C) sometimes exact repetitions and sometimes different.
D) different only in key and harmonies.

Question 37

How many movements does a typical late Baroque concerto have?

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 38

A concerto grosso emphasizes the contrast between an orchestra and:

A) a single soloist.
B) a small group of soloists.
C) another orchestra.
D) a continuo.

Question 39

Known as ________,Antonio Vivaldi taught music at an orphanage for girls and wrote much of his music for this institution.

A) "the Red Priest"
B) "the Venetian Master"
C) "the Crimson Monk"
D) "the Compassionate Scholar"

Question 40

The range the cello plays in Bach's Gigue from Cello Suite No.2 in D Minor:

A) is wide.
B) resides mainly in the bass register.
C) resides mainly in the middle and upper registers.
D) is narrow.

Question 41

The fugue subject is the:

A) main theme or melody.
B) story or text on which the fugue is based.
C) recurring contrasting section.
D) melody that sometimes accompanies the theme.

Question 42

A section of a fugue in which new,contrasting material is presented is a(n):

A) subject.
B) exposition.
C) countersubject.
D) episode.

Question 43

Bach's collection of fugues all written on the same subject is called:

A) The Art of Fugue.
B) the Goldberg Variations.
C) The Well-Tempered Clavier.
D) the Brandenburg Concertos.

Question 44

The typical Baroque dance form can be diagrammed as:

A) a a b b.
B) a b a.
C) a b a c a b a.
D) a b c.

Question 45

The Baroque dance form consists of:

A) imitative counterpoint interspersed with contrasting episodes.
B) solo sections alternating with the full orchestral ritornello.
C) a section repeated and b section repeated, a binary form.
D) shorter versions of the main melodies of the suite to come, serving as a preview.

Question 46

The Well-Tempered Clavier was written by:

A) Antonio Vivaldi.
B) George Frideric Handel.
C) Johann Sebastian Bach.
D) Arcangelo Corelli.

Question 47

The main instrument on which Bach performed was the:

A) violin.
B) organ.
C) trumpet.
D) flute.

Question 48

In Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5,the part where the harpsichord plays improvisatory solo material unaccompanied is called a(n):

A) ritornello.
B) episode.
C) cadence.
D) cadenza.

Question 49

Describe the two sets of forces in a concerto or concerto grosso.Explain the interplay between them.

Question 50

Some Baroque dances,particularly the gavotte and minuet,are grouped in pairs,to create a large A B A form.The B dance in such a pair is called the:

A) episode.
B) trio.
C) subject.
D) ritornello.

Question 51

In Bach's time,The Well-Tempered Clavier was played primarily on:

A) harpsichord.
B) lute.
C) string ensemble.
D) organ.

Question 52

"Stylized" dances were intended for:

A) dancing.
B) listening.
C) accompaniment for singing.
D) operas.

Question 53

The minuet from the Royal Fireworks Music by Handel was composed for a:

A) royal wedding.
B) celebration of the end of a war.
C) protest against the English monarchy.
D) Christmas Mass.

Question 54

Bach's Cello Suite No.2 in D Minor is part of a set of:

A) three.
B) six.
C) two.
D) four.

Question 55

A Baroque dance suite:

A) always includes the same eight standard dance forms.
B) maintains the same tempo in all movements.
C) maintains the same key in all movements and ends with a fast dance.
D) changes key for every movement.

Question 56

Describe how musical forms and genres relate to the rise of instrumental music in the Baroque era.

Question 57

Explain how contrast is an important feature of the concerto and concerto grosso.

Question 58

The Well-Tempered Clavier consists of preludes and fugues based on:

A) a German folk song.
B) every key in both major and minor modes.
C) melodies from nature.
D) Baroque dance rhythms.

Question 59

The section of a fugue in which all subject entries first occur is the:

A) subject.
B) exposition.
C) countersubject.
D) episode.

Question 60

The outstanding element of a fugue is:

A) the basso continuo.
B) word painting.
C) variations on a ground bass.
D) systematized imitative polyphony.

Question 61

Define cadenza and give its usual location in concertos.

Question 62

Draw a diagram of a typical ritornello form as found in a Baroque concerto grosso.Describe the function and character of the ritornello sections in this structure.

Question 63

Describe the first two movements of the Violin Concerto in G,La stravaganza.Refer to tempo,form,and mood in your answer.

Question 64

Describe the character and tempo of the movements of a typical concerto.

Question 65

List the elements that can be altered or varied in variation form.

Question 66

Briefly discuss the career of Johann Sebastian Bach.Include a discussion of the patronage system.

Question 67

Briefly describe two ways in which a fugue subject may be manipulated.

Question 68

Describe the character and tempo of each of the three movements of Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5.

Question 69

When shorter dances were paired to create an A B A form,what was the B section called and why?

Question 70

Discuss the work of Antonio Vivaldi in terms of what types of pieces are his most famous,for whom his pieces were written,how they are organized,and for what genres and instruments he composed.

Question 71

Define fugue.List and describe the various parts of a fugue.

Question 72

What Latin word does the term fugue come from? What does it mean,and how does the fugue illustrate its meaning?

Question 73

Define movement.Describe the way in which various movements in a work can contrast with one another.

Question 74

Explain variation form.Why did Baroque composers emphasize the bass line?

Question 75

List two main compositions written by Bach at the end of his life and explain the purpose of each.

Question 76

Describe the program of the first movement of Vivaldi's Spring.