Baroque Period

Question 1

Tempo of baroque pieces

Answer 1

Usually stays the same throughout

Sometimes slows down at the end

Question 2

Dynamics of baroque pieces

Answer 2

Not much variation

Whole sections either loud or soft

Question 3

Tonality of baroque pieces

Answer 3

Major or minor in simple related keys

Complex chords and harmonies are rare

Question 4

Articulation of baroque pieces

Answer 4

Legato and staccato

Question 5

Character of baroque pieces

Answer 5

Use of ornamentation

Mood stays the same throughout

One melodic idea often in long phrases

Continuous semiquaver passages common in fast movements

Homophonic or polyphonic texture

Question 6

When was the baroque period and what are examples of musicians?

Answer 6

1650-1750

Bach and Handel