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Music based on the seven tones of a major or minor scale is called:
Music based on the seven tones of a major or minor scale is called:
- Chromatic
- Transposed
- Modal
- Diatonic (correct)
Music of the Baroque and Classical is mostly:
Music of the Baroque and Classical is mostly:
- Diatonic (correct)
- Modal
- Chromatic
What is the most important force felt in the major-minor tonality system?
What is the most important force felt in the major-minor tonality system?
- Movement to the subdominant
- Movement to the tonic (correct)
- Movement to the relative major
- Movement to the relative minor
The three most important triads used in diatonic harmony are:
The three most important triads used in diatonic harmony are:
Which of the following was NOT a Baroque historical event?
Which of the following was NOT a Baroque historical event?
The shorthand notation that developed during the Baroque for basso continuo players is known as:
The shorthand notation that developed during the Baroque for basso continuo players is known as:
Chorale tunes were adapted from:
Chorale tunes were adapted from:
During his lifetime, J.S. Bach held the position of:
During his lifetime, J.S. Bach held the position of:
Which is NOT true of an overture?
Which is NOT true of an overture?
How many instruments are generally needed to play the basso continuo part in a Baroque work?
How many instruments are generally needed to play the basso continuo part in a Baroque work?
What makes The Four Seasons a programmatic work?
What makes The Four Seasons a programmatic work?
Which of the following genres is a group of dance movements, usually in the same key?
Which of the following genres is a group of dance movements, usually in the same key?
The first movement of a Baroque concerto is usually in __________ form.
The first movement of a Baroque concerto is usually in __________ form.
Which of the following is a likely combination of instruments in a trio sonata?
Which of the following is a likely combination of instruments in a trio sonata?
The main theme of a fugue is known as the:
The main theme of a fugue is known as the:
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Study Notes
Diatonic Music
- Music using seven tones from a major or minor scale is termed diatonic.
- Common in Baroque and Classical music styles.
Tonality
- The primary force within the major-minor system is the movement to the tonic.
Important Triads
- The essential triads in diatonic harmony are I-IV-V.
Baroque Historical Events
- Significant events during the Baroque era include Newton's formulation of gravity and Harvey's blood circulation investigations.
- The invention of printing by Gutenberg is not categorized as a Baroque event.
Basso Continuo
- Baroque shorthand for basso continuo players is called figured bass.
- Typically requires two instruments: a keyboard and a bass melody instrument.
Chorale Tunes
- Adaptations of chorale tunes derive from Gregorian chant, popular songs, and secular art music.
J.S. Bach's Positions
- J.S. Bach served as cantor of St. Thomas's Church, court organist, and chamber musician, as well as court musician to the prince of Anhalt-Cöthen.
Overture Characteristics
- An overture is an instrumental introduction to an opera, setting the mood and possibly introducing themes from subsequent arias.
- It is not typically replayed between scenes.
Programmatic Work
- "The Four Seasons" is programmatic as it is based on poems corresponding to each season.
Suite Definition
- A suite is defined as a collection of dance movements, usually in the same key.
Baroque Concerto Structure
- The first movement of a Baroque concerto commonly follows ritornello form.
Trio Sonata Instrumentation
- A standard trio sonata typically features two violins and a harpsichord, or two violins with a cello and harpsichord.
Fugue Main Theme
- The primary theme in a fugue is referred to as the subject.
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