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Concerto Grosso |
featured orchestra, several movements, small vs. large groups, ritomello - similar to today's refrain, it is the main theme
individual pieces combined together to create one master piece. |
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Fugue |
most famous form, polyphonic with one theme known as the subject, several voices imitate the subject, exposition and development |
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Suites |
collection of musical works that belong together (often dances), instrumental forms (primarily keyboard) |
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Sonata |
instrumental compositions, 1-8 instruments, "listening music", often 3 movements |
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Chorales |
Lutheran (est. by Martin Luther and the Protestant reformation), easy to sing (vocal with instrumental accompaniment), very homophonic, in vernacular (common language), text proclaims beliefs and encourages proper religious attitude |
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Opera |
combine all artistic forms of expression (dance, drama, stagecraft, music, etc.); combines chorus, solos and orchestra; became the primary source of entertainment; recitative and aria are important terms associated with opera; libretto; castrati |
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Oratorio |
lengthy drama based on biblical stories; combines chorus, solos and orchestra; no acting, scenes or costumes as it matured; essentially a religious opera
replaces the service |
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cantata |
short oratorios; written for religious services
during the service |
