Los Angeles Mission College » Music » Music 111 - Music Appreciation » Winter 2021

Question #1

What is the vocal range of the singer heard in Dido's Lament?

A. soprano

B. bass

C. alto

D. tenor

Question #2

The opening bass line that unifies Dido's Lament is called a(n):

A. overture

B. ground bass

C. arioso

D. ritornello

Question #3

How does the composer help set the sad mood in this excerpt from Dido's Lament?

A. simple melodic line

B. chromatically descending cello line, simple melodic line, and sparse instrumental accompaniment

C. chromatically descending cello line

D. sparse instrumental accompaniment

Question #4

Which best describes the orchestra in this excerpt from Dido's Lament?

A. string section only

B. large orchestra

C. woodwinds and brass

D. small orchestra and continuo