Brandenburg Concerto Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Timbre?
A
- Concerto Grosso
- concertino is solo flute, solo violin and harpsichord
- Ripieno is a string orchestra
- basso continuo is played by harpsichord, cello and double bass
2
Q
What roles does the
Harpsichord have?
A
Soloist, accompanist and director
3
Q
What is the structure/form?
A
- Gigue
- Fugue
- subjects and countersubjects
- imitation creating polyphonic texture
- ternary form
4
Q
What is the texture?
A
- fugal and contrapuntal
- basso continuo used to support by playing bass line and harmonies using figured bass
- builds up
5
Q
What are the dynamics?
A
- not written into score
- no crescendoes or diminuendoes
6
Q
What is the tonality?
A
- section A is D Major
- Section B is the relative minor (B minor)
- modulates a lot
7
Q
What 5 words describe the harmony?
A
- diatonic
- functional
- cadences
- fast harmonic rhythm
- pedal
8
Q
What does diatonic mean?
A
All notes belong to a key signature
9
Q
What does functional mean?
A
Notes and chords belong to major and minor keys
10
Q
What type of cadences are there?
A
Perfect
11
Q
What happens with the pedal?
A
Tonic and dominant notes are continuously repeated
12
Q
What is the time signature?
A
2/4
13
Q
What are the rhythmic features?
A
- triplets
- dotted rhythms
- harpsichord has semi quaver runs
14
Q
What are the 6 main features?
A
- ritornello
- sequences
- pedal note
- stretti
- ornamentation (trills)
- basso continuo
15
Q
What is ritornello?
A
The main melodic section is repeated throughout with contrasting sections in between
