Baroque Music

Question 1

Toccata

Answer 1

A virtuoso piece of music for keyboard or plucked instruments emphasised players Dexter

Question 2

Sequence

Answer 2

A repetition of a pattern at higher or lower pitch

Question 3

Baroque

Answer 3

Means an irregular shaped pearl

Question 4

Modes

Answer 4

Types of scale coupled with a set of characteristic melodic behaviours

Question 5

Concerto

Answer 5

An instrumental composition for a soloist accompanied by an orchestra

Question 6

Passion

Answer 6

Setting of the passion of Christ performed as part of church

Question 7

Toccato

Answer 7

Same as toccata

Question 8

Fugue

Answer 8

A contrapuntal composition where a phrase is introduced by one part and taken up by others

Question 9

Polyphonic

Answer 9

2 or more melody lines each of equal importance

Question 10

Ornamentation

Answer 10

Embellishment of notes

Question 11

Bourree

Answer 11

Lively French dance like a gavotte

Question 12

Harmony

Answer 12

Simultaneous notes/chords played at the same time

Question 13

Imitation

Answer 13

Repetition of a melody in a different voice