baroque

Question 1

what period of time was baroque

Answer 1

1600-1750

Question 2

what are 3 key composers of the time

Answer 2

bach
handel
vivaldi

Question 3

describe melodies

Answer 3

made up of motifs
sequences
imitation
lots of ornaments

Question 4

describe harmonies

Answer 4

simple
I and V chords

Question 5

describe texture

Answer 5

2-3 melodies play at same time - polyphonic

Question 6

describe dynamics

Answer 6

change suddenly- terraced dynamics
no crescendos/diminuendos

Question 7

key instrument

Answer 7

harpsichord

Question 8

which group of instruments were also important

Answer 8

strings- violins, violas, cellos, double basses

Question 9

describe the orchestra

Answer 9

small
depended on available resources

Question 10

what is basso continuo

Answer 10

a continuous bass part
played on harpsichord

Question 11

what is solo concerto

Answer 11

single solo instrument accompanied by orchestra

Question 12

concerto grosso

Answer 12

small group of soloists

Question 13

why were solo concertos used

Answer 13

to show off the players’ skills

Question 14

what was the structure of the music

Answer 14

3 movements- fast slow fast

Question 15

what are 5 melody patterns

Answer 15

melodic inversion
retrograde
sequencing
imitation
ostinato

Question 16

what are 4 ornaments

Answer 16

trills
apoggiatura
acciaccatura
mordents/turns