The Purcell

What is the period of the piece?

• Late Baroque
• Early Baroque
• Mid-Baroque
• Early-Classical

• Early Romantic

What is the genre of the piece?

• instrumental solo
• choral piece with orchestral accompaniment
• solo song with continuo accompaniment
• opera aria with full orchestra
• duet with piano

When was the piece published?

• 1701
• 1692
• 1665
• 1608

• 1724

'Music for a While' is ____ music

• background
• incidental
• ambient
• thematic
• choral

What is 'Music for a While' about?

• the silence of nature
• the chaos of life
• the beauty of art
• the struggle of existence
• the power of music

For which musical arrangement was 'Music for a While' composed?

• orchestral ensemble

• full choir

• solo piano

• solo voice and continuo

• string quartet

What was the original key of the piece?

• E minor
• D minor
• B flat minor
• C major
• C minor

Identify the key of the musical piece in the recording.

• C major

• D minor

• E minor

• A minor

• G major

Does Purcell use a ground bass?

• Yes

• No

How many bars long is the ground bass in 'Music for a While'?

• 2
• 4
• 3
• 5
• 6