Baroque: Features

Question 1

Dynamics

Answer 1

terraced dynamics - dynamics change suddenly because of the change in texture. Little use of crescendo and diminuendo or dynamics in general.​

Question 2

Rhythm

Answer 2

Constant and repetitive, Usually fast of moderate, Harpsichord is used to express the steady beat​

Question 3

Tonality

Answer 3

major and minor keys (diatonic), Modulations were used to create contrast, Cadences were used to define the key/tonality of a section

Question 4

tempo

Answer 4

always very clear, regular and well defined. ​

Question 5

structure

Answer 5

Commonly ritornello form (which mean return – or in this case, repetition), lots of ornamentation

Question 6

melody

Answer 6

phrased and predictable, imitation between different instrument, scalic melodies, flowing phrases

Question 7

instumentation

Answer 7

Mostly strings, wind and harpsichord​, small orchestra

Question 8

harmony

Answer 8

Consists ofchords which produce the foundation of the melody, harmonic patterns

Question 9

what is chamber music

Answer 9

small ensembles playing for small audiences in a small setting.​

Question 11

texture

Answer 11

polyphonic, tick texture through imitation, contrast in voices, continuous bass