Cantata MVT. 8 Flashcards
Bach
1
Q
Soprano sings…
A
Luther’s original hymn tune
2
Q
Alto and Soprano range
A
Octave
3
Q
The continuo follows…
A
The Bass line
4
Q
The bass has a tesitura of…
A
A 15th
5
Q
How does the movement open in terms of rhythm
A
Anacrusis
6
Q
Time signature
A
4
4
7
Q
Key signature
A
D major
8
Q
In the first phrase, what are the key changes
A
D major -> A major
9
Q
Which key does the 2nd phrase start with
A
D major
10
Q
The melody is…
A
Simple
Diatonic
Conjunct
11
Q
Before the 1st fermata, what happens in terms of harmony
A
There is a 4-3 suspension
12
Q
The rhythm is…
A
Mainly composed of crotchets and quavers
13
Q
What is significant about the rhythm of this piece
A
It is typical of chorales to have simple rhythms
14
Q
After cadences, there are swift moves to the…
A
Tonic
14
Q
The fermatas…
A
Halt the flow of the music and end phrases
