Bach Revision Flashcards
When is the date of the Baroque era
1600-1750
How many Brandenburg concertos did Bach compose
6
What is a concerto grosso
A musical composition for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra. The term is used mainly of baroque works.
How many groups and what are they called in a concerto grosso
2:
Concertino
+
Ripieno
What is the concertino group in the concerto grosso
A group of Multiple soloists
What is the Ripieno group in the concerto grosso
The accompaniment to the soloists
(The rest of the orchestra)
How is a concertino grosso different to a solo concertino
A concertino grosso has multiple soloist, whereas a solo concertino only has one
What is a fugal exposition
https://www.musictheoryacademy.com/understanding-music/fugues/
The fist two bars of the piece is the subject of the fugue. What are characteristics of the subject (name at least 4)
Dotted rhythm
Varied rhythm (semi-quavers + quavers)
Second bar - scalic
An upbeat
octave range
triplets
monophonic
Rests
What is the tonic key of the piece
D major
In bars 3-4, the counter subject is played. What are characteristics of the counter subject
The rhythm has slowed down - only two notes in a bar
Only quavers
Scalic
Perfect cadence from subject to counter subject
How is the Answer different from the subject
It is up a 5th (the dominant)
What instrument plays the answers
The Flute
What is the structure of the piece
Ternary form (ABA)
Add the key changes here?
