MA 3.16-3.18

Select all the statements describing the harmonization of chorales in the Lutheran church in Bach's time.

• Hymn harmonization took the form of polyphony.

• The tones of the supporting harmonies were sung in the lower parts.

• The hymn melody was sung in the top part.

• The chorales were often harmonized for church choirs.

Which statement describes the structure of a church cantata?

• It is a multi-movement work for orchestra, chorus, and singers sung in German.

• It is a one-movement work that could be an aria, recitative, or orchestral interlude.

• It is a multi-movement monophonic piece for a large chorus.

• It is multi-movement sacred work sung in Latin by a choir and soloists.

How many of the approximately 295 cantatas that J. S. Bach wrote are still in existence?

• About 65

• All that he is known to have written

• About 195

• About 245

Which statement describes the voices of the first movement of Bach's Cantata No. 140?

• The chorale is heard sung by the entire chorus and accompanied by the orchestra.

• The chorale is sung by the sopranos, imitated by the lower voices, and accompanied by the orchestra.

• The chorale is heard sung by the tenors and accompanied by a basso continuo.

• The chorus sings the ritornello and is accompanied by the orchestra playing the chorale melody in polyphony.

Which voice is featured in the fourth movement of Bach's Cantata No. 140 singing the chorale tune?

• Soprano

• Bass

• Tenor

• Alto

Select all the statements that describe chorales in the baroque period.

• Chorales had a steady rhythm.

• Chorales were commonly adopted from Catholic hymns and folk songs.

• Chorales were sung by church choirs but not members of the congregation.

• Chorales were easy to sing and remember.

The type of musical composition that contained chorales and that was used in Lutheran religious services in the early 1700s was the church ______.

• suite

• concerto

• cantata

• fugue

True or false: When J. S. Bach was the music director of his church, he had to provide church cantatas for every Sunday and holiday.

• True

• False

Select all the musical elements used in this passage from the first movement of Bach's Cantata No. 140.

• Dotted rhythms

• Syncopation

• Ritornello

• Tympani roll

Select all the instruments that are featured in the fourth movement of Bach's Cantata No. 140.

• French horns

• Harpsichord and cello playing basso continuo

• Violas

• Violins