Question

Which describes the performing forces of Monteverdi’s Si ch’io vorrei morire?

a. 4-voice a cappella group
b. 5-voice a cappella group
c. 4-voice group with instrumental accompaniment
d. 5-voice group with instrumental accompaniment

Answer 1

The performing forces of Monteverdi’s Si ch’io vorrei morire is a 5-voice group with instrumental accompaniment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is d. 5-voice group with instrumental accompaniment. Monteverdi’s Si ch’io vorrei morire is a madrigal from his fourth book of madrigals, published in 1603. It is written for a five-voice vocal ensemble (SSATB) with instrumental accompaniment, making it a 5-voice group with instrumental accompaniment.