Bach Brandenburg Concerto

Question 1

Describe Melody

Answer 1

Very conjunct
Consists of many trills and dotted rhythms
Features triplets
Features sequences
Counter subject at start.

Question 2

Describe articulation

Answer 2

Staccato in places which creates a lively sound
It is a Gigue

Question 3

Describe Dynamics

Answer 3

Constant - no dynamic markings.

Question 4

Describe Texture

Answer 4

Monophonic for first 6 bars
Then mostly polyphonic
More homophonic in middle section

Question 5

Describe structure

Answer 5

Intro until 29 when main body comes in.
Middle section at bar 79
Ternary Form

Question 6

Describe Harmony

Answer 6

Starts in D major then moves to B minor in middle section

Question 7

Describe Instrumentation

Answer 7

solo flute and violin
Ripieno - Strings
Basso continuo - bass violins and harpsichord

Question 8

State which form of the baroque concerto this is written as

Answer 8

The concerto grosso - written for a small group of instruments called the concertino

Question 9

Describe rhythm

Answer 9

Dotted rhythms and lots of triplets and semi-quavers

Question 10

Describe tempo

Answer 10

Is very fast and lively - Allegro
Creates energy perfect for the Gigue - a dance

Question 11

Composed in…

Answer 11

1721

Question 12

When is the baroque period

Answer 12

1600 - 1750