Chapter 23-27 Review

Handel's Messiah is a(n):

• opera.
• oratorio.
• cantata.
• masque.

What is a ritornello?

• a repeated figure in the bass line.
• the repetition of the A section in a da capo aria
• an instrumental refrain in an aria
• a recurring motive in an aria

What is a ritornello?

• a repeated figure in the bass line.
• the repetition of the A section in a da capo aria
• an instrumental refrain in an aria
• a recurring motive in an aria

Which of the following does NOT characterize the "Hallelujah Chorus"?

• a cappella setting
• varied dynamics
• fugal passages
• homophonic passages

In 17th-century New England, the Puritan practice of singing that is based on call and response was called:

• spiritualizing.
• secularization.
• shape-note singing.
• lining-out.

Which of the following describes the career of William Billings?

• He knew several leaders of the American Revolution.
• He died a wealthy man.
• He studied music in Germany.
• His music publications were not very successful.

Which of the following musical activities is NOT associated with Gaspar Fernandes?

• playing organ
• collecting music performed in Mexico at the time
• composing operas
• teaching music to choirboys

During the Baroque, which of the woodwind instruments became associated with a somber mood?

• recorder
• bassoon
• oboe
• flute

Which of the following does NOT characterize the Baroque suite?

• It consists of a series of dance movements.
• The movements have contrasts of tempo and character.
• Each movement is a dance type from a different country.
• The movements are in contrasting keys.

Why is the music for Handel's Water Music marked by lively rhythms and catchy melodies?

• It was written to be performed outdoors on barges.
• It was written during a time of war.
• It celebrated a royal marriage.
• It mimicked the sound of the ocean.