Bach In Am -2 Flashcards
1
Q
How does it provide contrast
A
Much slower bpm - 72
Speed combatted by suspensions and 7th chords
2
Q
Melody
A
Soloist doesn’t enter till bar 5
Very sinuous melody line
Definite downwards motion to the melody
Moves off tied note to give energy
3
Q
Bar 23
A
Melody taken from bar 9
4
Q
Bar 25
A
Melody taken from bar 11
5
Q
Starting key
A
C major
6
Q
Harmony
A
Tonic pedal switch lifts in basso continuo
Chords change every beat
7
Q
Bars 3-4
A
Going round the cycle of fifths in G major
8
Q
Bar 25
A
Key change into a minor
Ripieno playing opening again
9
Q
Bar 43
A
C major again
Opening ritournello again
Extra brightness with 6th on 1st violin above
10
Q
Chord analysis
A
Diminished 7ths : 13, 17, 28, 29, 31
Neopolitan 6th : 13
