

O What is the purpose of the music? (entertainment, worship, spiritual enrichment) "Revenge" Is the example part of a bigger work (like an opera, concerto, cantata, or oratorio)? "Revenge" accused of having an affair with a castrato "Revenge" Who composed it? Barbara Strozzi (1619-1677) When was the example composed (within 50 years)? 1651 "Revenge" Ground bass- same thing over and over "Revenge" 1-4Īnything else that applies? Any terminology? Anything interesting? overature- starts slow, gets fast (& polyphonic) Is there word painting? If so, describe it? affect- sad in minor, falling notes (like crying) Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos.

Ground bass- same thing over and over Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos. Overature- starts slow, gets fast (& polyphonic) She dies of a broken heart/commits suicide Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos. O If there is a story or program, what is the synopsis? plot (ancient):Īeneas lands in carthage on his way to found Romeįalls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage If there are lyrics, what are they talking about? O What is the purpose of the music? (entertainment, worship, spiritual enrichment) Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos. Is the example part of a bigger work (like an opera, concerto, cantata, or oratorio)? Opera Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos. Dido and Aeneas, Overture and Act I, nos.
