AoS1 Revision

Which Bach wrote 'Ein feste burg'?

What year was this version of the cantata completed?

The words of cantata 80 translate to 'A mighty master is our God'

How many phrases are there in the chorale melody?

Cantatas are usually written for soloist and [blank_start]chorus[blank_end], accompanied by orchestra with [blank_start]continuo[blank_end]. The continuo would usually have included an [blank_start]organ[blank_end] as this is sacred music. The only woodwind instrument in the orchestra is the [blank_start]oboe[blank_end].

1. Chorus is in G Major

The tenors sing first in movement 1.

The second movement is scored for which soloists?

Which of the following are features of the 2nd movement?

Movement 8 Section B consists of [blank_start]five[blank_end] phrases. It starts in [blank_start]D major[blank_end], although modulating to the dominant key, [blank_start]A major,[blank_end] in both bars 5 and 8, although after the perfect cadence swiftly returns to the tonic. In bar [blank_start]9[blank_end] the music moves through G major in order to reach the relative minor key of [blank_start]E minor[blank_end] in bar 10. There is a rare example of an [blank_start]imperfect cadence[blank_end] in bar 10 of the eighth movement. The melody is [blank_start]conjunct[blank_end] and [blank_start]diatonic[blank_end], which is typical of a hymn tune, with only very occasional small leaps

This cantata uses a cantus firmus which is based on a Lutheran melody

The Magic Flute was written in 1791, the last year of Mozart’s short life

What style of opera is this?

Which number has particular significance to the free masons?

How many sections are there in the Queen of the Night's piece?

This is the [blank_start]first[blank_end] appearance of the Queen of the Night. She is accompanied by [blank_start]strings, two horns and two oboes[blank_end]. After the orchestral introduction there is a short passage of accompanied [blank_start]recitative[blank_end]. The next section begins in [blank_start]G[blank_end] minor (bar 21) and is a moderate paced legato (smoothly flowing) aria in simple [blank_start]triple[blank_end] time The trembling is represented by word-painting as the [blank_start]violins[blank_end] have ‘shivering’ repeated semiquavers In the final allegro moderato section in [blank_start]B♭[blank_end] major the Queen starts to display all her power. The soprano has virtuoso [blank_start]coloratura[blank_end] music at the highest tessitura, rising to top F. This section has no fewer than [blank_start]13[blank_end] bars on the same syllable (melisma).

Why is Papageno humming?

Which of the following are features of Hm! Hm! etc?

Vaughan Williams: If this is the answer, what is the question? Six.

Which of the following are used in 'On Wenlock Edge'?

Which of the following influenced his move away from German Romanticism?

If this is the answer, what is the question? Block chords, trills, parallel chords, una corda, ostinato, arpeggios, frequently doubles the cello.

Which of the following are NOT features of RVW's string writing?

The vocal music is mostly syllabic.

Which classic impressionist feature appears in bar one?