Antonio Vivaldi
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Vivaldi was a contemporary of:
- A.
Haydn and Mozart
- B.
Schutz and Monteverdi
- C.
Handel and Bach
Correct Answer
C. Handel and Bach -
- 2.
Where did Vivaldi became maestro di violino?
- A.
A minimum security prison
- B.
A monastery
- C.
An orphanage
Correct Answer
C. An orphanageExplanation
In September 1703, at the age of 24, Vivaldi assumed the position of maestro di violino (master of the violin) at the Pio Ospedale della Pietà (an orphanage) in Venice. While his exceptional violin skills likely earned him the role, he quickly established himself as a proficient music teacher at the institution.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In whose court and in which city did Vivaldi also work?
- A.
Charles VI in Vienna
- B.
Louis XIII in Paris
- C.
Luigi IV in Rome
Correct Answer
A. Charles VI in Vienna -
- 4.
Vivaldi is said to have been a "master of melodic invention and the projection of a sense of ___________."
- A.
Majesty
- B.
Drama
- C.
Melancholy
Correct Answer
B. Drama -
- 5.
Despite primarily being known for his instrumental works such as The Four Seasons, Vivaldi also composed how many opera seria?
- A.
22
- B.
38
- C.
46
Correct Answer
C. 46 -
- 6.
Which of Vivaldi's choral works has become a staple of the repertory?
- A.
Gloria
- B.
Alleluia
- C.
Te Deum
Correct Answer
A. Gloria -
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