Baroque antecedents

Question 1

Trio Sonata

Answer 1

Many composers such as Haydn, used three-part scoring for the strings.

Parallel thirds throughout the piece - became basic style of the Baroque

Binary form in the forth movement

Fast paced notes in the second movement of the sonata contributed to the style of writing.

Question 2

Concerto (overview)

Answer 2

Three movements

FAST-SLOW-FAST

Question 3

Concerto (first movement structure)

Answer 3

First movement usually the LONGEST

Soloists (concertino) virtuosic material

Basso continuo largely improvised bass line accompanying the soloists

Question 4

French overture

Answer 4

influences: a style that is slow, non-thematic, unexpressive, functions as a transition.

Question 5

Sinfonia

Answer 5

Earlier: polyphonic or fugal
Later: homophonic

Concrete themes, short development session, style galant, lack of older techniques such as counter point and imitation

Question 6

Suite(binary form)

Answer 6

The suite contributed to the concept of BINARY INSTRUMENTAL FORM from its movement designs.

Dance movement forms was divided into two sections, usually repeated, modulation to the dominant key near the end.