Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor Flashcards
What is the full name of this work?
Concerto for two violins in D minor BWV 1043
What is the form of the first movement?
Ritornello/fugue
What is the tonic key of this piece?
D minor
What makes this fugal?
The subject in the tonic and the answer in the dominant
What do the numbers mean under the stave?
Figured bass
What is the continuo made up of?
Cello and harpsichord
What is the texture of the first movement?
Polyphonic and homophonic
What happens in episodes?
- Clear distinction between soloists and tutti
- Used for contrast
- Provides forward motion, explores new keys which are confirmed when the ritornello returns
What is the dominant of D minor?
A minor
What did Bach want the 2nd movement to sound like?
An operatic aria
Define concerto grosso
Concerto grosso is an instrumental work for a group of solos and a tutti orchestra
When was this composed?
around 1730 - more specifically 1717-1723 in Cothen
Describe the italian model of the concerto
Three movements - fast, slow, fast
Baroque elements of music - melody
Continuous melody, long and winding Melodic sequencing to extend the melody Unbalanced phrases Lots of ornaments Repetition of melodies
Baroque elements of music - Rhythm
Rhythmic continuity, repeated rhythms
Forward motion - emphasised beat
Simple - Strong and weak beats
Clear sense of metre
Baroque elements of music - Dynamics
Constant or terraced
Sudden changes
Extended passages at a single dynamic
Baroque elements of music - Form
Three part and two part form - binary and ternary
Contrasts between bodies of sound
Binary, ternary, ritornello, rondo, sonata, variations and concerto were common forms
Baroque elements of music - Harmony
Chords became significant in themselves Major/minor key system Limited modulation Harmonically driven counterpoint Dissonance used to define tonal direction Figured bass and basso continuo
Baroque elements of music - Texture
Independence of parts
Polarity of parts
Polyphony and homophony
New bass emphasis
Baroque elements of music - Timbre
Predominantly strings Harpsichord Limited winds and brass Contrasts of instrumental timbres Chamber orchestra
