Bach Flashcards
1
Q
Instrumentation
A
Ripieno (orch.) - Viola, cello, double bass, violin
Concertino (solo) - Harpscichord, flute, violin
2
Q
Genre
A
Baroque
3
Q
Rhythm and metre
A
In 2/4 with triplet rhythms but in a gigue style, so it sounds like 6/8
4
Q
Structure
A
Ternary form: A = 1 - 78 subject and answer B = 79 - 232 Minor fugue variation A = 233 - 310 A section but varied (Not in this piece though!)
5
Q
Melody
A
Based on opening subject
Interesting techniques:
Ascending sequence 137-141
Trills - longer note
6
Q
Texture
A
Monophonic - 1 and 2
Homophonic - half of 309
Contrapuntal - rest of piece
Typical of era
7
Q
Tonality
A
Key of D maj
Modulates to A maj in b12 - 16
Relative minor - B min
8
Q
Harmony
A
Perfect cadences
B16 - 17 perfect cadence in A man
Pedal note at bar 90 - tonic note
Figured bass