Bach vs Vivaldi Flashcards
What is the key of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
G Major
The work is cataloged as BWV 1048.
What type of melodic lines are used in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Short, lively, independent melodic lines.
What compositional technique is prominently featured in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Imitative counterpoint.
What harmonic feature is used in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Circle-of-fifths progressions.
What is the meter of the rhythm in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Simple meter (4/4).
What texture characterizes Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Polyphonic and contrapuntal.
What type of dynamics does Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 use?
Terraced dynamics.
What is the form of Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Ritornello form.
What type of ensemble is featured in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Strings-dominated ensemble.
What is the tempo of the outer movements in Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3?
Fast-paced and energetic.
What is the key of Vivaldi’s Spring from The Four Seasons?
E Major.
What type of melodic passages are found in Vivaldi’s Spring?
Lyrical and expressive.
What kind of rhythms are present in Vivaldi’s Spring?
Bouncy, dance-like rhythms.
What texture alternates in Vivaldi’s Spring?
Homophony and polyphony.
How does Vivaldi’s Spring contrast dynamics?
Frequent contrasts between piano and forte.
What form does Vivaldi’s Spring utilize?
Ritornello form.
Which instrument dominates the timbre in Vivaldi’s Spring?
Solo violin.
What is the tempo of the second movement in Vivaldi’s Spring?
Largo.
What is a key difference in melody between Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 and Vivaldi’s Spring?
Brandenburg is intricate and interwoven, Spring is lyrical and evocative.
How do the harmonic structures of Brandenburg and Spring differ?
Both use functional harmony, but Spring has more dramatic modulations.
What is a difference in rhythm between the two pieces?
Brandenburg maintains a steady drive, Spring varies with dance-like motion.
What is the difference in texture between Brandenburg and Spring?
Brandenburg is polyphonic, Spring alternates homophonic and polyphonic.
What is the difference in dynamics between the two pieces?
Brandenburg uses terraced dynamics, Spring has smoother contrasts.
What is a significant difference in form between Brandenburg and Spring?
Both use ritornello form, but Spring has more programmatic storytelling.
What is a key difference in tempo between the two pieces?
Brandenburg is consistently energetic, Spring shifts between fast and slow sections.
