characteristics of the baroque era Flashcards
1
Q
when was the baroque era?
A
1600-1750
2
Q
counterpoint/contrapuntal
A
lines of music are woven together as independent voices
3
Q
basso continuo
A
- provided regular, reliable foundation where harmony and melody could interact
- bassoon/cello/harpsichord
4
Q
what is the baroque era known for?
A
- being highly decorated
- complicated textures
- emotional extremes
- long, unwinding melodies
5
Q
BAROQUE: ornamentation
A
- trills/turns
- complicated arpeggiated sequences
6
Q
baroque instruments
A
- harpsichord
- flute
- violin
- oboe
- recorder
- organ
7
Q
terraced dynamics
A
due to limitations of some instruments, dynamics were either forte or piano
8
Q
contrapuntal texture
A
lots of little melodies running in and out of each other
