Brandenburg concerto Flashcards
1
Q
What is the harmony of this?
A
Functional
Diatonic, root position and first inversion chords
Pedals and suspensions used
2
Q
What is the melody?
A
Triadic or scalic
Contains sequence, imitation and ornaments
3
Q
Tempo and metre?
A
Allegro, 2/4.
4
Q
Rhythm?
A
Dotted quaver triplet rhythms
5
Q
Structure
A
Ternary form(ABA)
6
Q
Dynamics?
A
Terraced dynamics - uses instruments to build them and no dynamic markings
7
Q
Instruments
A
Concertino - violin, harpsichord, flute
Ripieno - violins, violas, cellos, double bass
Basso continuo - double bass, harpsichord
8
Q
Tonality
A
D major - B minor - D major
9
Q
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10
Q
When was it composed?
A
1721