Gmus 200 final - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

concert grosso - a 3 movement concerto of the Baroque era that pits the sound of a small group of soloists (the concertino) against that of the full orchestra (the tutti) opera recitative - -communicates the plot -Speech-like melody -Narrow vocal range -Weak beat -Accompanied by basso continuo only opera aria - -for expression of feelings -Song-like, legato melody -Wider vocal range -Clear beat and meter -Accompanied by orchestra and basso continuo opera - a dramatic work in which t...