All of the statements about Lully are correct with the exception of:
writing more than 450 concertos, he was the most influential and prolific composer in the creation of the Baroque concerto
Audiences typically danced to the music of chamber sonatas, an activity that greatly increased the popularity of the genre.
false
How many musicians are required to play a solo sonata that features a solo melody instrument and basso continuo accompaniment?
three
How many musicians are required to play a trio sonata?
How many musicians are required to play a trio sonata?
four
Identify the correct definition for the term "concerto grosso.
a three-movement composition that pits the sound of a small group of soloists against that of the full orchestra
Identify the correct definition of "melodic sequence.
the repetition of a musical motive at successively higher or lower degrees of the scale
Identify the incorrect statement regarding Corelli.
he served as maestro di cappella for St. Mark's Basilica
Identify the one statement about Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in E major ("The Spring") that is not correct.
the first movement is in binary form and prominently features the oboes and bassoon in the tutti section
The solo concerto and concerto grosso are virtually identical genres, with the exception that the concerto grosso features multiple soloists while the solo concerto has only one.
true
The term "opus" describes:
the system by which composers enumerate and identify their compositions
What is a "concertino"?
the group of instruments that function as soloists in a concerto grosso
What is a "walking bass"?
a bass line that moves at a moderate pace, mostly in equal note values, and often stepwise up or down the scale
What is meant by the term "tutti"?
the full orchestra or full performing force
What is the meaning of "idiomatic writing"?
exploiting the strengths, special abilities, and color of a particular instrument or voice while avoiding its weaknesses
What is the most distinctive feature of the concerto grosso?
the contrast in sound between the tutti and concertino
What term describes this musical example?
melodic sequence
Which answer best describes "chamber sonata"?
all of these answers
Which answer does not apply to the Baroque sonata?
ensemble divided into two groups: concertino and tutti
Which composition is an example of a solo concerto?
Vivaldi's "The Spring" Concerto
Which event is not portrayed in the program of Vivaldi's Concerto in E major ("The Spring")?
cats luxuriating in the sunshine
Which genre uses ritornello form?
concerto grosso
Which statement about Antonio Vivaldi is wrong?
since his father disapproved of music, he quietly pursued practicing the violin in the attic in order to avoid discovery
Which statement about Corelli's Trio Sonata in C major is correct?
composed in 1694, it was the first sonata in his fourth publication
Which statement does not correctly describe Corelli's musical style?
his vocal melodies illustrate the style known as "monody
Which type of musical form was most often used for each movement of a sonata?
binary