Bach Notes

Question 1

What key is the 7th movement chorale in?

Answer 1

G minor

Question 2

What texture is movement 7th the chorale?

Answer 2

Homophonic

Question 3

Is there a cadence every two bars?

Answer 3

Yes there is a cadence and pause every two bars, the chorale ends with a tierce de Picardie

Question 4

By whom and what movement is this melody sung by?

Answer 4

This chorale is sung by the sopranos in the first movement (chorus)

Question 5

What instruments is the soprano line doubled by?

Answer 5

The soprano line is doubled by the flute, Oboe 1 and Violin 1

Question 6

What instruments is the alto line doubled by?

Answer 6

The alto line is doubled by the Oboe 2 and Violin 2

Question 7

What instrument is the tenor line doubled by?

Answer 7

The tenor line is doubled by the Viola

Question 8

Are the bass and continuo parts similar to each other?

Answer 8

True! Yes they are!

Question 9

What order are the cadences in?

Answer 9

Key of Gm
Perfect
Imperfect
Moving to F
Perfect in F
Perfect in Bb
Back to Gm
Imperfect in Gm into V
Perfect

Question 10

What key is movement 1 chorus in?

Answer 10

It’s in the key of g minor

Question 11

What is the form of the movement 1 chorus

Answer 11

ritornello with chaconne/ ground bass.