brandenburg Flashcards
which musical period was it composed in?
baroque era
which style of music is it?
gigue (a type of dance)
why is this piece not a ‘proper’ gigue
the piece is in 2 4 and gigues are typically in 6 8
what is the overall instrumentation?
concerto grosso
what are the 3 sections in the concerto grosso
- concertino
- ripieno
- basso continuo
what is the role of the concertino?
to play the main melody
which instruments are part of the concertino? (3)
- baroque flute
- violin 1
- harpsichord
which instruments are in the ripieno? (3)
- violin 2
- viola
- cello
which instruments are in the basso continuo? (2)
- contrabass
- harpsichord
what is the role of the ripieno?
to provide harmony
what is the role of the basso continuo?
to provide grounding/foundation
what is the overall structure?
ternary form (ABA)
what is the texture of bars 1-28?
contrapuntal/counterpoint/fugal
does section B feature ritornello form (repetition of section A material with musical ideas altered)?
yes
describe the dynamics
terraced dynamics