Brandenburg

Question 1

Context

Answer 1

• 5/6

- baroque

Question 2

Melody

Answer 2

• Long phrases
• repeating patterns
• ornaments
• ascending + descending melodic sequences
• perfect 5th then conjunct

Question 3

Harmony + tonality

Answer 3

• figured bass
• suspensions
• articulated pedal note
• perfect cadences

Question 4

Rhythm

Answer 4

• triplets
• dotted notes
• semi-quaver runs

Question 5

Texture, tempo + dynamics

Answer 5

• concerto grosso
• terraced dynamics
• polyphonic/contrapuntal
• antiphonal
• allegro - very quick
• canon

Question 6

Instrumentation

Answer 6

• virtuosic playing in harpsicord
• concertino group - violin/flute/harpsicord
• ripieno - violin/viola
• basso continuo - cello/bass

Question 7

Form

Answer 7

• ternary
• fugal
• ritornello (little return) has episodes + ritornellos