Baroque Music

Question 0

Main centre

Answer 0

Western Europe

Question 1

Dates

Answer 1

1600-1750

Question 2

Main composers

Answer 2

Vivaldi, Handel, Bach

Question 3

Main genres

Answer 3

Concerto grosso, concerto, orchestral suite

Question 4

Instrument usually consists of

Answer 4

1. String instruments (violins, violas, cellos, double bass)
2. Continuo instruments this is a bass line with an indication of how to improvise harmonies. Usually the (harpsichord or organ)
3. Woodwind (flutes or recorders, oboes, bassoons)
4. Brass (trumpets, horns)
5. Timpani

Question 5

Key features

Answer 5

1. Simple, diatonic harmonies
2. Limited dynamics (terraced more sudden than gradual)
3. Ornamentation (LOTS)
4. Contrapuntal (a texture of two or more melodies
5. No pedal
6. Not a big range if keyboard