brandenburg

Question 1

instrumentation used

Answer 1

concerto grosso
concertino- flute, principle violin, harpsichord
ripieno- violin, cello, violone (double bass)
basso continuo- played by harpsichord (when not a solo)
virtuosic

Question 2

describe dynamics

Answer 2

limited dynamics
terraced dynamics
relies on changes of texture

Question 3

describe melody

Answer 3

conjunct/disjunct
ascending and descending
scalic runs
sequences
ornamentation

Question 4

describe structure

Answer 4

ternary
fugal (subjects)

Question 5

what is the time signature

Answer 5

2/4

Question 6

what is the tempo

Answer 6

allegro

Question 7

describe rhythm

Answer 7

triplets
dotted notes
quavers
gigue (lively piece of music used in baroque period)

Question 8

what is the tonality

Answer 8

D major
B section- B minor, F# minor, A major
passing modulations

Question 9

describe harmony

Answer 9

diatonic
functional harmony
perfect cadences
suspensions
pedal notes

Question 10

describe texture

Answer 10

contrapuntal
fugal
imitation
stretto
monophonic
unison