Baroque Stylistic Features Flashcards
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Rhythm
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Dance like rhythms Baroque Dances (Gavotte, sarabande, minuet or gigue) Italian Overture (Allegro - Adagio - Allegro)
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Structure/Form
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Binary/Ternary/Rondo Ritornello Organised Phrases Alternation of solo and tutti Baroque multi movement concerto format Slow movement ends with typical improvised solo sequence over continuo chords
3
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Melody
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Built on motifs Use of sequences in melodies Ornamentation Arpeggio patterns in bass Repetition of phrases with more ornamentation 2nd time
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Intrumentation
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Baroque tuning (semitone down) Concertino, Ripieno and continuo Use of harpsichord Use of valveless Baroque trumpet Passages for bass and continuo left had only Alternation of solo and tutti Middle lower range on basoon Baroque Oboe has more agility in chromatic passages
5
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Tonality
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Tonal sequences
05ths
Modulation to realted keys
6
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Texture
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Alternation of monophonic and homophonic textures Antiphonal Imitation Pedal under chromatic passages Parallel thirds Passages of walking bass Counterpoint
7
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Harmony
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05ths Cadential 6/4 Harmonic sequence Figured bass Tonal Harmony Pedal under chromatic passages in solo part
