Brandenburg concerto Flashcards
1
Q
What is the timbre?
A
Concerto Grosso- concertino, ripieno and bass continuo
2
Q
What is the concertino?
A
Solo flute, violin and harpsichord
3
Q
What is the ripieno?
A
String orchestra
4
Q
What is the Basso continuo?
A
Harpsichord, cello and double bass
5
Q
What roles does the harpsichord have?
A
Soloist, accompanist and director
6
Q
What style is it?
A
A gigue
7
Q
What is the structure?
A
A fugue
8
Q
What form is it?
A
Ternary form
9
Q
What is the texture?
A
Fugal and contrapuntal
10
Q
What do the harmonies use?
A
Figured bass
11
Q
What is the texture at the very start?
A
Monophonic
12
Q
What are the dynamics?
A
There are none written into the score
13
Q
What is the tonality in section A?
A
D major
14
Q
What is the tonality in section B?
A
B minor
15
Q
What are the five harmonic devices?
A
- diatonic
- functional
- cadences (lots of perfect)
- fast harmonic rhythm
- pedal (tonic and dominant)