Baroque Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
When was the Baroque era
A
1600 - 1750
2
Q
Features of Baroque style
A
- establishment of major/minor tonal system
- use of the diatonic chords
- basso continuo
- musical devices, sequence, pedals and suspensions
- prevelance of one mood
- two dynamics
- harphsicord
ornamented melodic line
3
Q
what do ornamented melodic lines do
A
sound more interesting and longer than harpsichord
4
Q
what is diatonic
A
notes belonging to the key of the piece
5
Q
what is a sequence
A
the repetition of a musical phrase at a higher or lower pitch than the original
6
Q
what is affection
A
prevailing mood in Baroque movement
7
Q
what textures does concerto grosso allow
A
dialoguing and antiphonal effects
8
Q
what is antiphonal
A
swapping between different musical groups
9
Q
what is the continuo part
A
an accompaniment. supports and holds together other parts, providing a bass line and harmonies
10
Q
What is a ripieno
A
full orchestra
