Vivaldi Vocab

A style of music, dance, architecture, and art in Europe c. 1600-1750 C.E.

• Baroque

• Commission

• Secular

• Sacred

Music with religious themes that are meant to be performed for church services or religious activities

• Baroque

• Secular

• Sacred

• Sonata

Music without religious themes or uses

• Secular

• Baroque

• Sacred

• Sonata

A musical composition for a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

• Sonata

• Opera

• Cantata

• Concerto

A composition for an instrumental soloist, often with piano accompaniment

• Concerto

• Sonata

• Cantata

• Opera

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, usually performed by a choir. Can be sacred or secular.

• Sonata

• Opera

• Cantata

• Concerto

A dramatic work set to music in which all of the dialogue is sung.

• Concerto

• Opera

• Cantata

• Sonata

To pay composers to write a new piece for a specific person or event.

• Money

• Commission

• Patron

• Fee

A person who supports, employs, or gives money to an artist, enabling them to continue their career.

• Patron

• Benefactor

• Agent

• Owner

A complete list of works by a composer arranged following a specific system.

• collection

• album

• song list

• catalog