Brandenburg - Bach Flashcards
Texture wise how does the piece start?
Monophonic
How would you describe the texture when the flute joins in?
Two part counterpoint
In bar 29 the whole ______ joins in.
Ripieno
What kind of scales does the harpsichord play? (Melody)
Conjunct scales
There is a lot of _____________ on the Harpsichord. (Melody)
Ornamentation
What is the dominant key of this piece? (Tonality)
A major
- D major is the tonic
What key does the piece shift to from the dominant key? (Tonality)
E major (secondary dominant)
What do the numbers written below the Harpsichord represent? (Harmony)
Figured bass
- This tells the person who is playing the Harpsichord what chords to play.
What key does the piece then shift into after the secondary dominant? (Tonality)
D major
- Tonic Key
What is the term for when musical ideas start to overlap? (Texture)
Stretto
What is the Harmony mostly like in this piece?
Diatonic
What harmonic devices are used in this piece? (Give three)
- Pedal note
- Suspensions
- Basso Continuo + Figured bass
Describe the structure of this Concerto Grosso.
Ternary form
- ABA
Describe the sonority of this piece.
- Concerto Grosso
- Concertino and Ripieno
What is the Rhythm and metre of this piece?
Gigue dance rhythms
- Two beats of triplet quavers in a bar.
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