4) Concerto Grosso

Question 1

what are the parts of a concerto grosso

Answer 1

• concertino - small solo instrument section
• ripieno - main/large group of instruments (strings)
• basso continuo - bass line (harpsichord/cello/bassoon)
• ritornello - reoccurring theme played by ripieno

Question 2

•concertino

Answer 2

• small solo instrument section

Question 3

•ripieno

Answer 3

main/large group of instruments (strings)

Question 4

•basso continuo

Answer 4

bass line (harpsichord/cello/bassoon)

Question 5

•ritornello

Answer 5

• reoccurring theme played by ripieno