Baroque

Question 1

Describe features of the melody

Answer 1

Ornaments
Sequences
Trills
Imitation

Question 2

Describe the instruments

Answer 2

HARPSICHORD 
violins 
Cellos 
Oboe
BASSOON 
trumpet 
Lire

Question 3

Describe the rhythm

Answer 3

Fast, slow, fast

Dotted rhythms

Question 4

Describe the texture

Answer 4

Mainly polyphonic

Some homophony in the melody and accompaniment

Question 5

Describe the harmony

Answer 5

Narrow range of chords

Continuo part that accompanies is played by the harpsichord

Question 6

Describe the dynamics

Answer 6

Terraced dynamics
Sudden volume changes
Clear contrasts

Question 7

Describe the parts of a solo concerto

Answer 7

Single solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra

Question 8

Describe the parts of a concerto grosso

Answer 8

A small group of soloists (concertino), is contrasted with the rest of the orchestra (the repieno) and the basso continuo

Question 9

Describe tonality

Answer 9

Diatonic

Clear major or minor

Question 10

When was the baroque period?

Answer 10

1600-1750

Question 11

Some composers of the baroque period?

Answer 11

Bach
Vivaldi
Handel