Question

Match the form or genre with the best definition.

Answer 1

Answer:

Oratorio - a sacred, large-scale dramatic work without staging or costumes

Motet - a borrowed chant with new melodies and text arranged above it

Suite - a series of dance pieces

Toccata - a creative keyboard form that showed off the performer's finger technique

Explanation:

Oratorio is a narrative-drama musical form performed by various solo voices, followed by a choir and orchestra. Oratories usually have a religious theme and message.

Motet is is an important form of secular or ecclesiastical polyphonic music from the 13th to the 18th centuries. It refers to different musical chants with new melodies and text arranged above it.

The suite is a collection of short musical and dance pieces that can be played one after another.

Tocata is is a composition intended for an instrument with drones in which is expressed the virtuosity of the performer. It appeared in Italy at the beginning of the 16 century.