Chapters 39-46 Flashcards
Chorale prelude
Ornamented chorale tune for organ
Orgelbüchlein
A collection of 46 pieces written by Bach between 1708 and 1713
Pedal point
Sustained or repeated pitch usually in the bass line, with harmonies that change around it
Kapellmeister
Director of music of both the chapel and court (Bach)
The Well-Tempered Clavier
Collection of preludes and fugues by Bach in two books (early 1700s)
Picardy Third
Ending a minor piece with a major chord
Subject
Repeated theme from a fugue
Exposition
Opening section of a fugue where subject is stated
Countersubject
Thematically distinctive material
Invertible counterpoint
Theme that is moved to another voice
Fugue
Contrapuntal composition for two, three, four or five voices that begins with a subject free from counterpoint. Then an imitation in each voice (exposition)
Obbligato
Indicates a composer has written a specific part for an instrument
Partita
Bach used as another word for suite
Brandenburg concertos
Composed by Bach at Cöthen
Fortspinnung
Spun out.
Creates an unvarying mood
The Chorale cantata
Sacred vocal genre that employs the text and tune of a pre-existing Lutheran chorale
Violino piccolo
A small violin usually tuned a minor third higher than the normal violin
Accompanied recitative
Soloist singer accompanied
Colla parte
Instrumental part doubles vocal line
Passion
Musical depiction of Christ’s crucifixion from the Gospels
Collegium Musicum
Musicians that came together voluntarily to play the latest music at public places such as a cafe
Goldberg Variations
Written by Bach. A collection of 30 variations proceeded and concluded by a simple air passage
The Art of Fugue
Collection of fugues and canons all from the same subject and all for keyboard
Enlightenment
Movement that dominated the 18th century.
Science, politics and philosophy
Les philosophes
French encyclopedia. Principles of social justice, equality and religious tolerance
Galant style
18th century music during transition between Baroque and Classical eras.
Graceful, light in texture and generally symmetrical in melodic structure
Faustina Bordoni
Wife of Johann Hasse
Prima donna opera singer
Prima donna
Diva opera singer that is very talented and demanding
Pietro Metastasio
Principle librettist of 18th century opera serian