History

Question 1

Years Johann Sebastian Bach

Answer 1

1685-1750

Question 2

Polyphonic/contrapuntal texture

Answer 2

The combination of two or more melodic lines

Question 3

Invention

Answer 3

A keyboard compisition in polyphonic texture based on imitation

Question 4

Motive

Answer 4

A short melodic or rhythmic fragment used to build a melody

Question 5

Imitation

Answer 5

Repetition of the same motive, in another voice(or part)

Question 6

Sequence

Answer 6

A motive or phrase that is represented at a higher or lower pitch in the same voice

Question 7

What genre is invention in C major, BWV 772?

Answer 7

Solo keyboard work

Question 8

What performing forces does invention in C major, BWV 772 use?

Answer 8

Originally in harpischord or clavichord, now often performed on piano

Question 9

What texture is invention in C major, BWV 772?

Answer 9

Polyphonic texture woth imitative counterpoint

Question 10

What compositional devices does invention in C major, BWV 772 use?

Answer 10

The invention is based on a seven note motive, treated using imitation, inversion, transposition, and sequence

Question 11

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement year

Answer 11

1721

Question 12

Concerto grosso

Answer 12

Three movements(fast-slow-fast)
Baroque orchestral work
A group of solo instruments(concertino) is contrasted with a full string orchestra(ripieno)

Question 13

ritornello form

Answer 13

a form often used in the first and third movements of concerto grosso
the opening passage(ritornello or “refrain”) is repeated throughout the movement

Question 14

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement genre

Answer 14

concerto grosso

Question 15

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement key

Answer 15

D major

Question 16

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement tempo

Answer 16

allegro

Question 17

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement structure

Answer 17

ritornello form

Question 18

Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement performing forces

Answer 18

concertino consisting of harpischord, violin, flute; ripieno consisting of string orchestra

Question 19

What does the ritornello in Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement open with

Answer 19

the violins outlining the tonic chord

Question 20

In meseaurs 1-9 of Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement, what roles do the harpischord and violin fulfill?

Answer 20

members of the ripieno(they blend in with the orchestra rather than staanding out)

Question 21

In measures 9-12 of Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement, what does Bach focus on?

Answer 21

three solo instruments: the flute and violin have an imitative dialogue

Question 22

What does the harpischord exhibit in Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement?

Answer 22

Breathtaking virtuosity with rapid scale runs and sweeping arpeggios

Question 23

Cadenza

Answer 23

a solo passage, in an improcisatory style , demonstrating the virtuosity of the performer.

Question 24

What is the last measures(153-219) of Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, first movement?

Answer 24

a harpischord cadenza

Question 25

Years Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Answer 25

1756-1791

Question 26

chamber music

Answer 26

music for a small ensemble with one part per player that is usually performed without a conductor

Question 27

homophonic texture

Answer 27

a single line of melody supported by a harmonic accompaniment

Question 28

sonata form

Answer 28

the most important musical form invented in teh Classical era
consists of three sections: ex[position, development, and recapitulation
may be understood as a musical journey, consisting of statement, departure, and return

Question 29

exposition

Answer 29

first section of sonata form

the main themes are stated; this often consits of two contrasting themes

Question 30

development

Answer 30

middle section of sonata form

the return of main themes stated in teh exposition =

Question 31

What genre is Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement?

Answer 31

chamber music

Question 32

what are the performing forces of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement?

Answer 32

scored for two violins, viola, cello, and optional double bass; often performed by small string orchestra

Question 33

Key of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement

Answer 33

G major

Question 34

Tempo of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement

Answer 34

Allegro

Question 35

Form of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement

Answer 35

sonata

Question 36

measures 1-55 of Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K 525, first movement

Answer 36

exposition
opens with a lively unison melody
The opening theme outlines the tonic and dominant chords
An ascending bridge passage leads away from the tonic twoard the dominant key