Bach's 'Badinerie' Flashcards
What is a transverse flute?
A flute that is played horizontally
What is a harpsichord?
An early piano, it had little dynamic potential and plucked strings instead of hitting them with a hammer
What is the Allegro tempo signature?
Fast
What is Terraced dynamics?
Dynamics that were very rigid, either loud or quiet
What is binary form?
Music with 2 sections, A and B
What is the tonic key?
The main key of the piece
What is the dominant key?
The fifth chord of the tonic key
What is a Neapolitan 6th?
A flat second chord
What is an ostinato?
A repeated rhythm or melody
What does homophonic mean?
Melody and accompaniment
What is the 2/4 time signature called?
Simple duple time
What is a modulation?
A change of key
What are all the keys used in section A?
What are all the keys in section B?
What were the dates and key features of the Baroque period?
1600-1750
Harpsichord
Terraced dynamics
Ornamentation
Small orchestra
What is a sequence?
A melody repeated at a higher or lower pitch
What is an appoggiatura?
A ‘leaning’ note
What is a demisemiquaver?
An 8th note
What is a suspension?
When a note in a chord stays the same and the rest change to a new harmony. Used to create tension in the piece.
