Vocal Forms

Question 1

vocal forms

Answer 1

• how music and the lyrics are structured in a vocal piece

Question 2

strophic

Answer 2

• when you have the same sections repeated with different lyrics for each phrase
• written as A, A, A, A

Question 3

through compose

Answer 3

• when sections do not repeat and each phrase is adding something new
• written A, B, C, D

Question 4

recitative

Answer 4

• story telling without talking but rather a form of speak singing
• this helps the audience understand how the story is moving along without using full opera (which is hard to understand sometimes)
• usually just has the figured bass to accompany the text

Question 5

aria

Answer 5

• more lyrical usually following a recitative

- you can tell when the aria starts by when the rest of the orchestra joins in

Question 6

verses of songs set to the same music are called _______

Answer 6

• strophic

Question 7

although there are stanzas in the ____________ vocal form, the music and the text evolve without much repetition

Answer 7

• through-composed

Question 8

operas, oratorios, and cantatas often have sections where the text can advance more quickly via a “speak-sing” style. these sections are known as _______

Answer 8

• recitative

Question 9

what is an art song within an opera, oratorio, or cantana usually featuring vocal soloists?

Answer 9

• aria

Question 10

in addition to hymns, common genres in strophic forms are patriotic, folk, and pop songs

Answer 10

• true