A) Hildegard of Bingen.
B) Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet.
C) Marin de la Guerre.
D) Francesca Cuzzoni.
F) B) and C)
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An oratorio is a large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists that is typically based on a religious or biblical theme. Some features of a typical oratorio include:
1. Structure: Oratorios are typically structured in multiple movements, similar to a symphony or concerto, and often include recitatives, arias, and choruses.
2. Religious or biblical theme: Oratorios often have a religious or biblical theme, and may tell a story from the Bible or explore religious and moral themes.
3. Use of chorus: Oratorios often feature a large chorus, which may represent different characters or groups within the story, and provide commentary or reflection on the events being depicted.
4. Soloists: Oratorios feature solo vocalists, who may take on the roles of specific characters within the story and perform arias and recitatives.
5. Orchestra: Oratorios are typically accompanied by a large orchestra, which provides the musical backdrop for the vocal and choral performances.
6. Performance setting: Oratorios are often performed in concert halls or churches, and may be staged with minimal or no theatrical elements, focusing instead on the music and the storytelling.
Overall, oratorios are grand, dramatic works that combine vocal and instrumental music to explore religious and moral themes in a concert setting.
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A) mot.
B) word painting.
C) arioso.
D) libretto.
F) B) and C)
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A) secco recitative.
B) arioso.
C) ritornello.
D) accompanied recitative.
F) None of the above
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A) aria.
B) chorus.
C) recitative.
D) cantata.
F) A) and C)
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A) An oratorio is performed as part of a religious service.
B) An oratorio is the most secular of all religious genres.
C) An oratorio uses a chorus and soloists as well as instrumentalists.
D) Oratorios are staged, with elaborate sets.
F) None of the above
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A) An aria is ordinarily accompanied only by the continuo.
B) An aria's text phrases are not repeated.
C) An aria has coherence and musical elaboration.
D) An aria is used to keep the plot moving.
F) B) and D)
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A) all accompanied.
B) all secco.
C) accompanied, secco, secco, accompanied.
D) secco, accompanied, secco, accompanied.
F) All of the above
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A) an orchestral prelude followed by seven stanza movements.
B) several arias and recitatives.
C) an overture, arias, and several choruses.
D) three movements, each with a gapped chorale tune.
F) A) and B)
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A) encouragement of a love affair.
B) encouragement of religious behavior.
C) discouragement of villainous tyranny and cruelty.
D) encouragement of vengeance and justice.
F) A) and B)
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A) The full orchestra plays, and the meter is regular.
B) The full orchestra plays, and the chorus comes in.
C) Only the continuo plays the accompaniment, and the meter is less regular.
D) Two soloists sing instead of just one.
F) A) and D)
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A) castrato and festive Baroque orchestra.
B) voices and continuo.
C) baritone voice, viola, and continuo.
D) tenor voice, violin, and continuo.
F) B) and C)
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A) Germany.
B) England.
C) Italy.
D) France.
F) A) and B)
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A) Antonio Vivaldi
B) Henry Purcell
C) Johann Sebastian Bach
D) George Frideric Handel
F) A) and C)
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