baroque period Flashcards
1
Q
what did baroque music focus on
A
unity and continuity
2
Q
what type of rhythmic patterns and melodic lines to create a sense of continuity
A
recurring patterns
3
Q
what texture is used in baroque period
A
polyphonic texture
4
Q
defined terraced dynamics
A
continuity of dynamics
5
Q
what were chords like during the baroque period
A
increasingly prominent
6
Q
how did the bass contribute towards harmony
A
the foundation of the piece
7
Q
define fugue
A
written for a numerous amount of instruments based on the main theme
8
Q
what is the fugue based on
A
a main theme called the subject
9
Q
did minor and major harmony become prominent
A
yes
