
VM 1 - Purcell: Music for a While - Flashcards
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Who composed "Music for a While" and when?
Back
Henry Purcell, composed around 1692.
2.
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What type of music is "Music for a While"?
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Incidental vocal music written for a play, featuring solo voice with continuo accompaniment.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was the play "Music for a While" was written for?
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*Oedipus*, a play by John Dryden and Nathaniel Lee.
4.
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What is the theme of "Music for a While"?
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The power of music to calm and soothe, including calming Alecto, a fury with snakes for hair.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What instruments are used in "Music for a While"?
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Solo voice, bass viol, and harpsichord (continuo).
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Was the voice type specified by Purcell?
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No, but it was likely sung by a tenor or countertenor. The Anthology uses a soprano.
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What is the role of the right hand of the harpsichord?
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It provides an elaborate realisation of the implied harmonies.
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