Select all the following that are characteristic of an aria.Multiple select question.An outpouring of melody that expresses an emotional stateA fugue-like section of the opera with one voice following anotherAn instrumental section in between vocal parts that builds tensionA solo voice with orchestral accompaniment

Select all the elements that can be present in polyphonic or contrapuntal music.Multiple select question.Two or more combined melodiesThe inclusion of imitationA melody that clearly stands out from the restMelodies that are woven together

Multiple Choice QuestionThe main attraction of an opera is the ______.Multiple choice question.recitativeoverturelibrettoaria

Select all the statements that describe the opera Giulio Cesare.Multiple select question.Each aria in this opera explores a different aspect of the character.It contains three acts and thirty-two arias.It was initially unpopular, but it later became more successful.It was based on an ancient story.

Select all the statements that describe the cantata.Multiple select question.It is a work for one or more voices with instruments.It was an important genre in the baroque period.It is another term for opera.It is a vocal work without instrumental accompaniment.

Select all the structures that would be typical of a baroque musical composition.Multiple select question.An instrumental section followed by a vocal sectionAlternation between a small group and a large group of instrumentsA fast, energetic movement followed by a slow, solemn movementThree consecutive, identical movements of instrumental music