Baroque Period (1600-1750) Flashcards
1
Q
Concerto
A
One solo instrument with an orchestra
2
Q
Keyboard instruments
A
- Harpsichord
- Organ
3
Q
Canon
A
Same tune at different times
4
Q
Ground Bass
A
8 bar pattern repeated
5
Q
Concerto Grosso
A
Group of soloists
6
Q
Concertino
A
Small group of soloists
7
Q
Repieno
A
Big group, orchestra
8
Q
Ritornello
A
When main tune keeps coming back
9
Q
Sonata
A
Single soloist accompanied by keyboard instrument
10
Q
Passacaglia
A
Variations over a ground bass
11
Q
Basso continuo
A
Continuous bass line
12
Q
Recitative
A
Type of vocal where the music follows the rhythm
13
Q
Aria
A
Solo in an opera
14
Q
Oratorio
A
- Usually a story from the bible
- Church setting
- Includes soloists, chorus and orchestra
- Includes recitatives, arias, duets and choruses
- No acting or stage design
15
Q
Trill tr
A
- Ornament
- Rapid, repeated movement between two notes
