Brandenburg concerto no.5

Question 1

Who composed the Brandenburg concerto no.5?

Answer 1

Bach

Question 2

When Brandenburg concerto no.5 written?

Answer 2

1721

Question 3

What key is the start of Brandenburg concerto no.5 in the beggining (1-78 bars), the middle (79-232) bars and the end (233-310)?

Answer 3

1. D Major
2. B minor
3. D major

Question 4

Which period was Brandenburg concerto written in?

Answer 4

Baroque

Question 5

What genre is the brandenburg concerto?

Answer 5

• Concerto grosso

Question 6

What structure is the Brandenburg concerto?

Answer 6

• Ternary form (ABA)

Question 7

Which solo instuments are used in the Brandenburg concerto?

Answer 7

• Flute
• Violin
• Harpiscord

Question 8

What is are the solo instrument called in the brandenburg concerto?

Answer 8

Concertino

Question 9

What are the accopianiments called in the brandenburg concerto?

Answer 9

• Ripieno

Question 10

State some facts about the harpsichord part in the brandenburg concerto?

Answer 10

• Virtuoso part
• Figured bass
• Solo instrument

Question 11

What to say if they want you to talk about tonality?

Answer 11

• Talk about the key of the piece
• Talk about modulations and cadences

Question 12

How would you describe the melody of brandenburg concerto?

Answer 12

• Conjunct
• Sequences
• Ornaments (trills, appogiaturas, mordents)
• Triadic

Question 13

How would you describe the rhythm in the brandenburg concerto?

Answer 13

• Allegro
• Semi quavers

Question 14

How would you describe the texture in brandenburg concerto?

Answer 14

• Bars 1-2 and 233-234 are monophonic
• The rest of the piece is contrapuntal with frequent use of immitation