Music for a While vocab recap 1

The Baroque Period was from 1600 - 1750. What keyboard instrument was used in the Baroque period before the piano was invented?

What was the last name of the person who wrote Music for a While

Why was Music for a While written?

• As incidental music for the play Antipodes by Peter Dryden.

• As incidental music for the play Oedipus by John Dryden.

• As incidental music for the play Hercules by Henry Dryden.

• As incidental music for the play Apollo by James Dryden.

What is the name of the greek furie who features in the song?

This song is a slow, sad aria. What is the musical word to describe this type of song?

• lament
• love song

• shanty

• gigue

The song features a GROUND BASS: How many bars is the ground bass?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

The basso continuo is a feature of Baroque music and is also found in Music for a While. Describe what the basso continuo is.

The right hand of the harpsichord features a lot of decorative "extra" notes. What is the musical term for this?

There are 3 instruments/ parts in Music for a While. Name these instruments/parts.