WorksheetsEdexcel GCSE Music - Baroque Music - Voices
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which word describes music for the church?
Secular
Choral
Sacred
Baroque
Which of the following describes an all female choir?
SATB
TTBB
SSAB
SSAA
Which of the following describes an all male choir?
SATB
SSAA
TTBB
SSA
Which word describes music outside of the church?
Secular
Choral
Sacred
Baroque
What does the word 'falsetto' mean?
low pitched female voice
high pitched male voice
to change to an unrelated key
a type of Baroque decoration
What is the name of the voice that is lower than a Soprano but higher than an Alto?
Contralto
Countertenor
Mezzosoprano
Baritone
What is the name of the female voice that is lower than an Alto?
Contralto
Countertenor
Mezzosoprano
Baritone
What is the name of the highest male voice?
Contralto
Countertenor
Mezzosoprano
Baritone
What is the name of the male voice that falls between a Tenor and a Bass ?
Contralto
Countertenor
Mezzosoprano
Baritone
An 'Opera' is...
A story set to music with singing and acting.
A story set to music with dancing.
A soloist with an orchestral accompaniment.
A large scale work for an orchestra.
What is an 'aria'?
Length x Width
a half spoken/half singing style
a section where the whole choir sing together
a solo vocal song
Which word describes a song where the performer half sings and half talks to help move the story forward?
recitative
aria
oreo
cadenza
Which word describes a religious opera?
Opera buffa
Oratorio
Recitativo Secco
Biblicoco
Which of the following could be performed in a Church?
(MORE THAN ONE!)
Chorale
Cantata
Motet
Mass
What type of song is described here:
'...they're about love or the countryside (or both). They have no accompaniment. They're usually written for 2-8 people and each person sings a different part. They are Polyphonic and often use imitation....'
Madrigal
Motet
Melisma
Mordent
