Ground Bass Form

Question 1

Define polyphonic

Answer 1

Many sounds played at the same time

Question 2

Define a chord sequence

Answer 2

A sequence of chords

Question 3

Define consonance

Answer 3

Notes that go well together

Question 4

Define dissonance

Answer 4

Clashing notes

Question 5

Define suspension

Answer 5

A note that doesn’t fit in with the rest of the chord

Question 6

Define preparation

Answer 6

The chord before the suspension

Question 7

Define resolution

Answer 7

The note that makes the chord consonant again

Question 8

Define an interval

Answer 8

The distance between notes

Question 9

Define canon

Answer 9

Around parts are repeating

Question 10

Define passing notes

Answer 10

A note to travel from one chord to another by step

Question 11

Define auxiliary notes

Answer 11

Notes that away by step but return to original

Question 12

Define a concerto

Answer 12

A piece in 3 parts with a solo instrument and orchestral backing

Question 13

When was the baroque period

Answer 13

1600-1750

Question 14

Define a concerto grosso

Answer 14

A musical composition for a group of solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Question 15

Define a ripieno

Answer 15

The orchestra

Question 16

define a concertante

Answer 16

A piece of music containing one or more solo instruments

Question 17

When was the classical period

Answer 17

1750-1825

Question 18

Define Solo Concerto

Answer 18

An instrument playing on its own

Question 19

Define tutti

Answer 19

All playing together

Question 20

Define a soloist

Answer 20

An instrument playing on its own

Question 21

Define a virtuoso

Answer 21

Someone a special skill on a certain thing

Question 22

Define a cadenza

Answer 22

A solo on its own

Question 23

Define sonata form

Answer 23

3 sections:
1=Exposition
2=Development
3=Recapilitation

Question 24

Define Ternary form

Answer 24

ABA

Question 25

Define rondo form

Answer 25

ABACADA…..

Question 26

Describe Ground Bass Form

Answer 26

A form in which a bass line starts and builds up