bach - brandenberg Flashcards
Dates of the Baroque period?
1600-1750
What is a concerto grosso and give the different parts (and their roles)
It’s an orchestra comprised of a concertino (small group of soloists) and the ripeno (larger orchestra)
What is the key signature of the Brandenbrg concerto?
D major
What keys does this piece modulate to in the middle (or B section) of the piece?
The middle section begins in B minor but modulates again to A major. It ends with a perfect cadence in B minor
This piece can be described as polyphonic and/or ………………
Contrapuntal (meaning two or more separate melodies are being played at the same time)
Would you describe this piece as mainly conjunct or mainly disjunct?
Mainly conjunct
This piece is diatonic - what does this mean?
It means that Bach is only using the notes of the scale - there is no chromaticism.
What kind of harmony is used in this piece and in much of the Baroque period?
Functional harmony
What does Bach use to announce the end of a section?
A perfect cadence
What is the metre of this piece
It is simple duple (2/4)
What rhythmic device is used to make the piece feel more dance-like?
Bach uses lots of triplets and dotted rhythms
What are the only examples of monophony in this piece?
The first two bars
Give four ways in which Bach develops his harmonies?
Transposition
Using them in a sequence
Imitating them
He ornaments them
Define terraced dynamics
Where the music becomes louder or softer as a result of the number of instruments (eg it would be louder if there were more instruments playing.
What is a figured bass?
When numbers are displayed above each bass note indicating which cord and inversion to play. This allows the harpsichordist to improvise in accompaniment.
