concerto: baroque period Flashcards
1
Q
what composers were present?
A
- Bach
- Vivaldi
- Corelli
2
Q
what dynamics were used?
A
Terraced
3
Q
what instruments were common?
A
strings - (2-3 players)
woodwind - obeos, basoon, recorders
brass - trumpets & french horn
4
Q
what instruments were played by soloists?
A
- violin
- cello
- recorder
- harpischord
5
Q
what textures were used?
A
- polyphonic/ contrapunal
- homophonic
- melody & accompaniment
6
Q
what tonality was common?
A
modulations
7
Q
what was typical of the melody?
A
- decorated
- balanced phrases
