Bach / Baroque Flashcards
1
Q
Chaconne
A
The grief motiv in the cantata, played in ostinato in the continuo
2
Q
Recitative
A
Music sung in the rhythm of ordinary speech with many words on the same note.
3
Q
Baroque period
A
Historical period 1600-1750
4
Q
Continuo
A
The bass line in baroque music. Organ and cello
5
Q
Aria
A
Song for solo voice and orchestra from an opera, oratorio or cantata
