Flashcards
Terms for Exam 3
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Cori spezzatidivided choirs, polychoral style (2, 3, 4, 5 choirs)
- 2RitornelloReturn to a theme, return of this theme throughout the piece ( ritornello/ solo/ ritornello/ etc...)
Can be a hint of a theme not the entire theme. - 3Concertato Style17 c. works combining voice and instruments. However, voices and instruments have independent parts
- 4Intermedio1. Musical interludes between acts of a play
2. Chorus, soloist, instrumental ensemble
3. Mythical theme - 5Madrigal (in context to early opera)1.Uses contrasting voices groups to suggest dialogue.
2. Has a narrative
3. Leads to dialogue in opera setting - 6Pastoral Drama1. A play in verse with music and songs interspersed
2. Influences opera through its mythological characters and uses of music and dance - 7Greek Tragedy1. Choruses composed for Greek play
2. Emotional content important