Baroque Flashcards
1
Q
How many movements in a concerto?
A
3
2
Q
Tutti
A
Section where full orchestra play
3
Q
String instruments?
A
1st violins 2nd violins Double bass Cellos Violas
4
Q
Woodwind instruments?
A
Recorders
wooden flutes
Oboes
Bassoon
5
Q
Brass instruments?
A
Trumpets
6
Q
Instrument that was only in baroque era mostly.
A
Harpsichord
7
Q
What century was baroque era?
A
17th
8
Q
Main Characteristics
A
- Long flowing melodic lines often using ornamentation.
- Contrast between loud and soft, solo and ensemble.
- Terraced dynamics.
- Homophonic.
- The use of harpsichord continuo.
9
Q
Baroque solo concerto
A
Written for one solo instrument plus orchestra. No conductor.
10
Q
The ripieno.
A
String section alongside continuo section.
11
Q
Concerto grosso
A
A piece with a small group of soloists.
12
Q
What were concertos mainly written for in the baroque period?
A
String instruments and woodwind instruments.
13
Q
Terraced dynamics
A
Sudden change in the volume level, sometimes creating an echo effect.
