Baroque music Flashcards
1
Q
What are 5 characteristics of Baroque music?
A
- Long flowing melodic lines and ornamentation
- Contrasts in dynamics and between solo’s and ensembles
- Contrapuntal structure (two different melodies played at the same time)
- Terraced dynamics (sudden volume changes)
- Use of harpsicord continuo (usually consists of cello and harpsichord)
2
Q
What period was Baroque music?
A
- 1600 to 1750
3
Q
What is the difference between a harpsichord’s way of producing sound over a piano?
A
- Harpsichord plucks the string; a piano hit them with a hammer
4
Q
What is a concerto?
A
- An orchestra with a soloist
