Question

11.how many concertos is vivaldi credited with writing?
100
500
200
1000
12.the alternating of a soloist and a group of players is what type of music?
fugue
opera
concerto
concerto grosso
13.fugue is the german word for what?
(1 point)
opera
chase
natural pearls
piano
14.the technique used to make the melody match the actions of the words sung is called
(1 point)
recitative
aria
word painting
continuo
15.the accompaniment technique using a harpsichord playing simple patterns and a viola da gamba emphasizing the base line is called what
(1 point)
opera
fugue
word painting
continuo

Explanation:

• Question 11: Vivaldi is widely known for composing a large number of concertos. Historical records and musicology studies indicate that he composed around 500 concertos.
• Question 12: In a concerto grosso, there is an alternation between a soloist (or a small group of soloists) and a larger group of players (the ripieno). This is a key characteristic of the concerto grosso form.
• Question 13: The German word "Fuge" translates to "chase" in English. This is related to the imitative nature of a fugue where musical themes "chase" each other in different voices.
• Question 14: Word painting is a technique where the melody is made to match the actions or meanings of the words sung. For example, a rising melody might be used for a word like "ascend".
• Question 15: The continuo (also known as basso continuo) is an accompaniment technique that typically involves a harpsichord playing simple patterns (figured bass) and a bass - instrument (like a viola da gamba) emphasizing the bass line.

Answer:

1. 500
2. concerto grosso
3. chase
4. word painting
5. continuo