Gigue Flashcards
1
Q
what does Gigue mean?
A
gigue is a fast and lively dance piece usually in compound time. it is known to have many lines played at the same time also known as counterpoint.
2
Q
Allegro non troppo
A
Fast but not too much
3
Q
Key, key changes
A
D major, changes into A major in bar 4, then changes to E minor in bar 7, then a slow transition into A major in bar 9 with solid key change in 11
4
Q
what’s this?
A
crush note, it is an ornament. you play it a millisecond before the next note
4
Q
What’s this?
A
Dotted crotchet rest, it’s 1 and a half beats long
5
Q
legato with staccato above or below notes, how to play
A
portato or mezzo-staccato, play it as a longer staccato
6
Q
time signature
A
the time signature is 12/8 meaning 12 quaver beats in a bar. also known as compound triplet.
