Baroque- concerto grosso

Question 1

Johann Sebastian Bach became fascinated by the concerto genre during his years…

Answer 1

in Weimar.

Question 2

The second Brandenburg concerto stands out because of its unique use of…

Answer 2

the trumpet as a solo instrument.

Question 3

Initially, the term “concerto” was used to denote works that included independent parts for…

Answer 3

both voices and instruments

Question 4

The group of soloists was referred to as the concertino and often consisted of…

Answer 4

two violins, cello, and continuo

Question 5

___________ has sometimes been considered the inventor of the concerto

Answer 5

Giuseppe Torelli

Question 6

a multi-movement orchestral work, based on the principle of contrast
usually in three movements (fast-slow-fast)
in the Baroque era, there were two types: solo concerto and concerto grosso
displaying the virtuosity of the soloist is a primary consideration in the solo concerto

Answer 6

concerto

Question 7

a Baroque orchestral work
usually in three movements (fast–slow–fast)
a group of solo instruments (called the concertino) is showcased

Answer 7

concerto grosso

Question 8

Italian for “full” or “complete”
also called tutti
a term used to denote the use of the full orchestra in the Baroque concerto

Answer 8

ripieno

Question 9

the small group of solo instruments featured in a concerto grosso of the Baroque era

Answer 9

concertino

Question 10

a structure often employed in the first and third movements of the Baroque concerto
the opening passage (ritornello) is restated throughout the movement, serving as a unifying device or refrain

Answer 10

ritornello form

Question 11

How many movements in the Brandenburg concerto number 2?

Answer 11

3

Question 12

What are the key and features of the first movement of the Brandenburg concerto no. 2?

Answer 12

key: F major
Features: ritornello form

Question 13

What are the key and features of the second movement of the Brandenburg concerto no. 2?

Answer 13

Key: D minor
features: violin, recorder, oboe, and continuo only

Question 14

What are the key and features of the third movement of the Brandenburg concerto no. 2?

Answer 14

Key: F major
Features: ritornello form; four-voice imitative texture

Question 15

This is a map of which compostition?

Answer 15

Vivaldi’s violin concerto in D major, movement 3

Question 16

This is a map of which composition’s ritornello?

Answer 16

Bach’s Brandenburg concerto no 2, movement 2

Question 17

Which motives of the Brandenburg concerto no 2 movement 2 are built on the tonic triad?

Answer 17

Motives 1 and 3

Question 18

Which motives of the Brandenburg concerto no 2 movement 2 are Characterized by mainly scalar figuration

Answer 18

motives 2 and 4