Brandenburg concierto Flashcards
1
Q
When was it written and by who
A
J.S Bach. 1721 for the margrave of brandenburg
2
Q
Why is it on the spec
A
Fugue. Concerto. Subject and answer. Baroque music
3
Q
Dynamics
A
Terraced dynamics
4
Q
Rhythm
A
2/4 gives a gigue feel. Lots of triplets and dotted rhythms. Lots of semiquaver runs. Very fast (allegro). Basso continuo
5
Q
Structure
A
Ternary form. Harpsichord solo. Imitation
6
Q
Melody
A
Very melismatic harpsichord part. Syllabic. Lots of scalic runs. Use of some ornamentation. Imitation. Countersubject
7
Q
Instrumentation
A
Baroque flute, harpsichord, violin, concertina group (soloists). Ripieno group (accompaniment strings)
8
Q
Texture
A
Contrapuntal, some monophonic areas. Some homophonic areas
9
Q
Tonality
A
D major changes to B minor
10
Q
Harmony
A
Stretto. Perfect cadence. Figured bass
