Who wrote the first oratorio? In what respects did an opera and an
oratorio differ?
Give an account of Monteverde and his innovations in Opera.
What was the state of music in the 17th century?
Describe Monteverde’s first opera.
Describe Monteverde’s second opera.
What was understood by the terms Toccata, Ritornello?
What were Monteverde’s contributions to the Opera?
What change took place in the character of the Opera in the latter half
of the 17th century?
Who were the prominent members of the Venetian school?
Give an account of Carissimi and his work.
Give a characterization of the Venetian school.
A short account of the Mysteries or Miracle Plays of the Middle Ages
may be assigned to a pupil as special work. The Passion Play, still
given today at Oberammergau, Germany, is a relic of the old-time
religious plays.