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. tenor

C. bass

D. alto

Question #2

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

A. ritornello

B. arioso

C. ground bass

D. overture

Question #3

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

A. chromatically descending cello line

B. sparse instrumental accompaniment

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

D. simple melodic line

Question #4

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

A. large orchestra

B. woodwinds and brass

C. small orchestra and continuo

D. string section only